Russia has expelled a British diplomat accused of engaging in economic espionage, marking a further deterioration in relations between Moscow and London amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Russian authorities stated that the diplomat, identified as a second secretary at the British embassy, was involved in activities deemed a threat to national security. The move […]
A Russian court has sentenced a United States citizen to five years in prison after finding him guilty of illegally crossing the border with a firearm aboard his yacht. The ruling was issued in the southern city of Sochi, where authorities said the man entered Russian territory carrying a rifle and ammunition in violation of […]
European governments are moving to contain rising tensions with Washington after renewed pressure from US President Donald Trump over the future of Greenland prompted concerns across the bloc. The dispute intensified after Trump warned of additional tariffs on several European countries as leverage to push for control of the strategically located island. European leaders responded […]
US President Donald Trump has said he will meet Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House in the near future, signalling a rapid de escalation in rhetoric just days after remarks that appeared to endorse a potential operation targeting Colombia. Speaking to reporters, Trump said discussions with Petro had been constructive and that both […]
Portugal has formally acknowledged Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate president of Venezuela, aligning itself with calls for a political solution that restores democracy and long term stability in the crisis hit country. The position was outlined Portugal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, who said Lisbon supports a transition that reflects the will of the Venezuelan […]
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday in a bid to reset relations with Seoul’s largest trading partner, as regional tensions and economic uncertainty place renewed strain on East Asian diplomacy. The talks mark the second summit between the two leaders since November, when Xi visited South Korea, and […]
Jordan’s monarch, King Abdullah II, met with Emperor Naruhito of Japan on Monday in Tokyo, underlining the two countries’ enduring diplomatic ties and signalling fresh momentum in bilateral cooperation. The meeting took place at the Imperial Palace, during a working visit King Abdullah to Japan that emphasises both political partnership and expanding commercial links. During […]
Samarkand hosted UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference outside Paris for the first time in forty years. The gathering showcased global debates on education, culture and technology, and underscored Uzbekistan’s reform priorities. The domes of Samarkand have long witnessed scholars, poets, astronomers and merchants passing through. This autumn, they welcomed a different kind of gathering: nearly 4,500 […]
Leaders argue for using GIFs instead of policy papers. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst Diplomacy Goes Digital The annual G7 summit took an unexpected turn this week when leaders announced they would replace in-person meetings with a private group chat. Instead of delivering speeches and issuing communiqués, the heads of the world’s largest […]
The waiter keeps the original copy as a tip. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst A Diplomatic Dinner Gone Wrong In an incident blending comedy with history, world leaders accidentally signed a peace treaty on the back of a restaurant menu during a late-night summit dinner. The agreement, intended to resolve a decades-long border […]
