Moscow has taken the daring move of closing Poland’s consulate in the western Russian city of Smolensk. The decision, likely to have diplomatic repercussions, was announced as the Polish ambassador to Russia was summoned by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday. Poland
The Biden administration has denied that an “interim” Iran nuclear deal is on the table, but a think tank report outlines a number of indications that diplomatic discussions may have continued, potentially with incoming concessions. “Despite a variety of statements by the
South Africa this week suggested it may grant Russian President Vladimir Putin diplomatic immunity to attend an August summit for the BRICS economic bloc despite an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The International Criminal Court – which South Africa is party to
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — It’s perhaps one of the biggest diplomatic disputes ever between the U.S. and South Africa, raising new questions Friday, tanking the local currency market, threatening thousands of African jobs and still not providing definitive answers on whether South
The European Union said Monday that it canceled a diplomatic reception to prevent a radical ultranationalist Israeli minister from attending. The act of protest by the EU’s delegation to Israel against a member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, the most religious
Images of the U.S. evacuation of Sudan have emerged, capturing the urgency of the operation as countries attempt to rescue citizens trapped in the war-torn nation. Under the direction of President Biden, the military has undertaken a series of operations to secure
Tunisian President Kais Saied met Tuesday with Syria’s chief diplomat and said his country wants to boost bilateral cooperation and preserve “historical ties of brotherhood” with Damascus, the official TAP news agency reported. Diplomatic relations between Syria and Tunisia have been cut
Separatist forces in Sudan are believed to have opened fire on a convoy of U.S. diplomats traveling in the nation’s capital of Khartoum on Monday as rival factions continued a bitter conflict over control of the country. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Taxpayer-funded jollies abroad by SNP Scottish Government ministers face a major roadblock after Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announced new rules to prevent the party from pushing its agenda with foreign diplomats. From now on, Foreign governments will have to go through Mr
Syria will reopen its embassy in Tunisia after the North African country announced the appointment of a new ambassador to Damascus, Syrian state media reported Wednesday. Tunisia has become the latest Arab state to reestablish diplomatic ties with Syria, after cutting off