In a pivotal moment for Southeast Asia, US President Donald Trump presided over the signing of a peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia on 26 October 2024. This agreement, aimed…
As US President Donald Trump prepares to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Washington, seeking military support to enhance Ukraine’s defences against ongoing…
Negotiations aimed at ending the Gaza war have entered a critical phase as delegations from Hamas and Israel, accompanied by Qatari and Turkish officials, gather in Egypt. With global pressure…
In a significant diplomatic move, North Korea’s Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui is set to visit China from 27 to 30 September 2024, following an invitation from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang…
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un embarked on a significant diplomatic journey, crossing into China on his armoured train to commemorate the country’s celebration of Japan’s formal surrender in World War…
The Solomon Islands is stirring the diplomatic pot by announcing that it will exclude 21 donor countries—including the United States and Taiwan—from its upcoming Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) summit. Prime…
In a significant diplomatic move, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on 29 July 2024 that the UK is poised to recognise a Palestinian state during the upcoming United Nations…
In an assertive stance, Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has declared that North Korea holds no interest in reconciliation with South Korea. This follows…
In a pivotal diplomatic engagement, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing during the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) talks. This meeting underscores the…
SINGAPORE: June 2024 has seen significant diplomatic activity with high-profile state visits from two European and Southeast Asian leaders, Polish President Andrzej Duda and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. These visits…
In a devastating incident on 21 May 2024, two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC. This tragic event has sent…
Violence between India and Pakistan has surged to unprecedented levels, with both nations resorting to military strikes in what Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called a “grand success” for Pakistan.…
As tensions escalate in Ukraine, former US President Donald Trump has publicly expressed skepticism about the possibility of a ceasefire agreement between Ukraine and Russia. On Sunday, he urged Ukraine…
A ceasefire agreement has been reached between India and Pakistan, following escalating military conflicts that recently caught the world’s attention. On 10 May 2024, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar announced…
The longstanding conflict between nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan has reached new heights following a deadly attack that claimed 26 lives in Indian-administered Kashmir. This incident marks a worrying trend…
In a significant move to strengthen economic ties, Vietnam is set to negotiate a reciprocal trade agreement with the United States following a temporary postponement of substantial tariffs. Vietnamese Prime…
In a significant diplomatic development, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev recently met with officials from the Trump administration in Washington. This marks the highest level of Russian…
In a significant development for international diplomacy, US and Russian officials are gearing up for crucial talks on Ukraine, scheduled for 24 March 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This follows…
In a pivotal turn of events, the United States and Ukraine have agreed on a 30-day ceasefire aimed at bringing an end to the continued hostilities with Russia. This development…
As Ukraine continues to grapple with the ongoing conflict with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed optimism about upcoming talks in Saudi Arabia with US representatives aimed at finding a…
In a dramatic turn of events, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed readiness to sign a minerals deal with the United States, following a tumultuous meeting with US President Donald…
In a dramatic exchange that felt more like a reality TV show than a diplomatic meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former US President Donald Trump went head-to-head in the…
In a recent diplomatic foray to Kyiv, Donald Trump’s special envoy Keith Kellogg met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address escalating tensions stemming from the ongoing war with Russia.…
In the midst of continuing conflict in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump is eyeing a potential meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to discuss a resolution to the war. Both…
The inauguration of Donald Trump on 20 January 2024 is bringing fresh momentum to global diplomatic dynamics, particularly in relation to China and its ties with various nations. As Joe…
The recent fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has prompted significant diplomatic efforts from the United States, with President Joe Biden describing it as a moment of historic opportunity for…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has suggested deploying foreign troops in Ukraine until the nation secures its NATO membership. His remarks came during a joint press conference with German opposition leader…
In a significant diplomatic moment, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US President-elect Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on 7 December 2024. The occasion was marked…
In a dramatic turn of events, South Korea witnessed an unprecedented moment in its democratic history when President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to declare martial law was swiftly overturned by…
The ongoing tension over the war in Ukraine takes centre stage as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov meets his U.S. counterpart, Antony Blinken, at the annual Organisation for Security and…