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15 hours ago

Hakan Fidan on Iran and Turkiye's role in global security

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warns that attacking Iran would be wrong and says Tehran is ready to return to negotiations. He urges a step-by-step diplomatic approach and cautions against escalation.
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fromFortune
16 hours ago

EU moves closer to another major Asian power on trade, upgrading ties with Vietnam | Fortune

The upgrade places the EU on the same diplomatic footing as the United States, China and Russia and was announced during a visit to Hanoi by European Council President António Costa. "At a moment when the international rules-based order is under threat from multiple sides, we need to stand side by side as reliable and predictable partners," Costa said, adding that the partnership is about "developing spheres of shared prosperity."
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
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Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares: If steps are taken in Venezuela, it is logical that EU sanctions will disappear'

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2 weeks ago
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Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares: If steps are taken in Venezuela, it is logical that EU sanctions will disappear'

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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
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Trump 'angry' after claim Ukraine targeted Putin residence, as Zelensky hits out at Russian 'lies' aimed at undermining peace talks

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
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Trump 'angry' after claim Ukraine targeted Putin residence, as Zelensky hits out at Russian 'lies' aimed at undermining peace talks

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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

If you haven't served, respect those who have': Nato soldiers on Trump's slurs

US friendly fire in Afghanistan wounded and killed Canadian soldiers, and later presidential remarks disparaging NATO allies provoked diplomatic fury and veteran anger.
#russia
fromAxios
1 month ago
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Putin tells Trump Ukraine attacked his residence, which Kyiv denies

fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago
World politics

Putin Sees "Useful Meetings", the U.S. Should See a Trap Set for Inexperienced Negotiators

Russian officials show no willingness to compromise; negotiations led by Kushner and Witkoff are unlikely to secure peace or future Russian business opportunities.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
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Trump told EU will not agree to any peace deal unless Putin is punished for 'war crimes' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

European Commissioner Michael McGrath demands accountability and punishment for Russian war crimes before any peace deal or G8 reinstatement.
fromAxios
1 month ago
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Putin tells Trump Ukraine attacked his residence, which Kyiv denies

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6 days ago

Turkiye's FM Fidan says Israel looking for opportunity' to attack Iran

Turkey warns Israel seeks an opportunity to strike Iran, conveying concerns to Tehran and urging avoidance of action that could destabilise the region.
#us-foreign-policy
fromTruthout
6 days ago
US politics

Trump Revokes Carney's Invitation to "Board of Peace" After His Criticisms of US "Hegemony"

fromTruthout
6 days ago
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Trump Revokes Carney's Invitation to "Board of Peace" After His Criticisms of US "Hegemony"

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fromFortune
1 week ago
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European leaders' text messages to Trump reveal a very different tone than their Greenland saber-rattling | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago
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European leaders' text messages to Trump reveal a very different tone than their Greenland saber-rattling | Fortune

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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Ukraine: Zelenskyy heads to London for talks with allies DW 12/08/2025

Zelenskyy will meet UK, French and German leaders in London about stalled US-led peace talks after US envoys' shuttle diplomacy failed to yield a breakthrough.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Zelenskyy to meet Starmer at Downing Street to discuss US draft peace deal

Zelenskyy will meet Starmer, Macron and Merz in London to coordinate support and discuss postwar security guarantees amid ongoing Russian attacks and disputed peace proposals.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Latest twist in Trump diplomacy brings relief for Starmer

The UK publicly challenged US remarks on Greenland while mobilizing diplomacy to uphold Greenlandic sovereignty and protect fragile UK–US relations.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

How Donald Trump's Greenland obsession could spark a World Cup boycott

Fifa and Uefa officials are very concerned US interest in Greenland could negatively affect the World Cup and international football.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

New Medieval Books: Ming-Dynasty China and the World Along the Silk Road - Medievalists.net

Ming China fostered expansive Silk Road networks, balancing land and maritime routes while pursuing a non-invasive foreign policy aimed at 'shared peace' with foreign powers.
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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Gavin Newsom brands EU leaders 'pathetic' for 'rolling over' to Trump and tells them to 'have a backbone' in tariff threat

Gavin Newsom accused European leaders of being pathetic and complicit for rolling over to Donald Trump and urged them to stand up and show backbone.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Posts Private Message From French President Macron to Truth Social: I Do Not Understand What You Are Doing'

Trump posted a private text from French President Emmanuel Macron on Truth Social after mocking Macron’s refusal to join his Board of Peace.
#iran-protests
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fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Canada's Carney hails new 'strategic partnership' with China

Canada and China are initiating a new strategic partnership focused on agriculture, agri-food, energy and finance to achieve historic, mutual economic gains.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Canada's Carney hails improving ties with China

Prime Minister Mark Carney is on a four-day China trip to thaw relations and pursue strategic cooperation across trade, energy, agriculture, multilateralism, and security.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Diplomatic contact reportedly suspended between US and Iran

Direct contact between senior officials from the United States and Iran has broken down, according to reports, as tension between the two countries rises. Communications between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and US Special Envoy Steve Wittkopf have been suspended, a senior Iranian official told the Reuters news agency on Wednesday. The report came amid President Donald Trump's threats to intervene as Iran clamps down on protests.
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2 weeks ago

Macron warns of 'unprecedented' consequences if US takes Greenland

France warned U.S. seizure of Greenland would trigger unprecedented cascading consequences and pledged solidarity with Denmark; France will open a consulate in Greenland by February.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iranian FM Araghchi warns Iran ready for war if US wants to test' it

In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera Arabic on Monday, Araghchi said channels of communication with the US were open amid the ongoing unrest but stressed that his country was prepared for all options, claiming that Iran now has large and extensive military preparedness compared to last year's 12-day war. list of 3 itemsend of list His comments follow Trump's remarks on Sunday, amid nationwide protests in Iran sparked by economic woes that have intensified into broader calls for systemic change.
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2 weeks ago

King of Spain warns about the risk of dismantling' the link between Europe and the US

After acknowledging that maintaining this link currently requires great patience and diplomatic courage, in an implicit reference to the unpredictable and arbitrary behavior of U.S. President Donald Trump, Felipe VI stressed that it is an indispensable framework [] that emerged from the ashes of the Second World War and has fostered the flourishing of democracies, stability, growth, and the development of multilateralism.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK right to weigh diplomacy before calling out' allies on international law breaches, says attorney general

In an interview with the Guardian, Richard Hermer, the government's most senior law officer and a close ally of Keir Starmer, said that in a complicated and dangerous world, leaders should be able to use statecraft to consider other factors when establishing whether to hold allies to account. In his first public comments since Britain's reaction to the US attack on Venezuela and threats toward Greenland, Hermer refrained from singling out the Trump administration,
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fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Psychology of Gift-Giving

Gift-giving strategically builds trust, signals respect, and navigates cultural norms, while inappropriate or extravagant gifts can cause offense, mistrust, and ethical or security risks.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Top Somaliland official defends Israel ties amid Arab backlash

Somaliland sought Israeli recognition after decades of isolation, viewing normalization with Israel as a necessary path to international legitimacy despite regional condemnation.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Peace as policy: Mediation is the core sense of modern diplomacy

Mediation is a strategic security tool essential to prevent escalation and global disruption; prioritize sustained, credible diplomatic engagement to normalize peace in 2026.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Seoul calls for freeze of North's nuclear programme, Chinese mediation

Lee proposed freezing North Korea's nuclear programme in exchange for compensation and asked China to mediate to restart talks and improve inter-Korean relations.
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fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Taoiseach hails 'indispensable role' of China as he meets president Xi Jinping in Beijing

Taoiseach Micheál Martin praised China's "indispensable role" while seeking deeper economic ties and reaffirming Ireland's support for open trade and a rules-based multilateral order.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Maduro's downfall puts China's relationship with Venezuela to the test

China condemned the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, called for his release, but is expected to limit its response to rhetorical protest.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

South Korea's Lee abandons hardline course on Pyongyang DW 01/01/2026

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shifted to an engagement-focused policy toward North Korea, prioritizing immediate stability and dialogue over immediate denuclearization.
UK politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Keir Starmer's Gift to the British Right

States must weigh diplomatic resources and political costs when securing citizens’ release who have expressed violent, racist, or extremist views.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Trump says Ukraine peace plan closer after 'terrific' Zelensky meeting

Just before Zelensky and his delegation arrived at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, the U.S. and Russian presidents spoke in a call described as "productive" by Trump and "friendly" by Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov. Ushakov, in Moscow, said Putin told Trump a 60-day ceasefire proposed by the European Union and Ukraine would prolong the war. The Kremlin aide also said Ukraine needs to make a quick decision about land in the Donbas.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

King Charles and Prince William expected to visit US in 2026 to revitalise trade deal

Charles III and Prince William will make separate US visits in 2026 to revive a stalled UK–US tech investment pact paused over trade disputes.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Ties with Turkiye improve once Libya can patch its internal differences

Improved Turkiye–Libya relations depend on Libya resolving internal divisions despite a Libyan general's plane crash in Turkiye likely not altering Turkiye's role.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Japan's growing engagement with Taiwan angers China DW 12/24/2025

China condemned senior Japanese politicians' visit to Taiwan, accusing Japan of reviving militarism amid rising tensions over Taiwan and potential conflict.
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fromAxios
1 month ago
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Trump talks with European leaders as tensions simmer over Ukraine peace deal

fromAxios
1 month ago
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Trump talks with European leaders as tensions simmer over Ukraine peace deal

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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany eyes rare earths during FM's China visit DW 12/10/2025

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited China, met senior leaders, reaffirmed One-China policy amid Taiwan tensions after a canceled trip linked to his criticisms.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Look behind the pomp of Putin's New Delhi visit. The India-Russia relationship has weakened | Chietigj Bajpaee

The rhetoric and optics of the Russian president Vladimir Putin's visit to India last week allude to the strength of the bilateral relationship: Narendra Modi greeted Putin at the airport with a hug, and the leaders shared a car journey (echoing the limo diplomacy when Putin and Donald Trump met in Alaska earlier this year). In his remarks, Modi referred to Putin as my friend and the India-Russia relationship as a guiding star, built on mutual respect and deep trust that had stood the test of time.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 month ago

US, Ukraine Call On Russia To Make 'Real Progress' Ahead Of Third Day Of Peace Talks

US and Ukrainian officials will begin a third straight day of talks in Miami on December 6, with senior Ukrainian and US negotiators jointly saying that "real progress" depends on Moscow's desire to end the war. "Both parties agreed that real progress toward any agreement depends on Russia's readiness to show serious commitment to long-term peace, including steps toward de-escalation and cessation of killings," said a US summary of the ongoing talks posted late on December 5.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN Hot Mic Catches Someone Busting Out Laughing as Trump Gets Brand Newly-Made Prize

FIFA created and awarded an inaugural 2025 FIFA Peace Prize to President Donald Trump at the Kennedy Center, prompting laughter and on-air surprise on CNN.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

No mistrust' between Europe and US over Ukraine, Macron says

Denial of mistrust between Europe and the US coupled with calls for unified American-European leadership and cooperation in peace efforts for Ukraine.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

China, France pledge cooperation as Xi joins Macron in trip to Chengdu

Xi accompanied Macron to Chengdu, a rare gesture signaling growing mutual trust and pledges for deeper France-China cooperation on global issues, trade, and Ukraine diplomacy.
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1 month ago

Venezuela's Maduro breaks silence about call with Trump: It was respectful and cordial'

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro confirmed a respectful phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on November 21 as a possible step toward diplomatic dialogue.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The age of unipolar diplomacy is coming to an end

Gaza reveals limits of US power, selective application of rules, erosion of unipolar authority, and exclusion of Palestinians from key diplomatic processes.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump and Lula hold phone call to discuss US tariffs on Brazil, sanctions

Reducing trade barriers and tackling organised crime were among the topics they discussed. Both men agreed they would speak again soon. I stressed the urgency of strengthening cooperation with the US to combat international organised crime, Lula said in a social media post following the call. President Trump stressed his full willingness to work with Brazil and that he will give full support to joint initiatives between the two countries to confront these criminal organisations.
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