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US ‘totally stupid’ to attack Iran during talks – UN ambassador
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US ‘totally stupid’ to attack Iran during talks – UN ambassador

The United States made a "totally stupid decision" to attack Iran while in negotiations, and betrayed Gulf nations by trashing their diplomatic efforts, Tehran's UN ambassador said Tuesday. The post US ‘totally stupid’ to attack Iran during talks – UN ambassador appeared first on Vanguard News.

Thousands line Session Road as Baguio marks 30th Panagbenga Festival
Cultureinquirer2d ago

Thousands line Session Road as Baguio marks 30th Panagbenga Festival

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Thirty colorful floats paraded down Session Road on Sunday, marking the 30th edition of the Panagbenga Festival and capping a monthlong celebration that has become one of the country’s premier tourism events. Leading the procession was Baguio Rep. Mauricio Domogan, carrying the Panagbenga festival staff. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo

Pakistan maintains delicate balancing act in UNSC meeting on Iran
WorldDawn3d ago

Pakistan maintains delicate balancing act in UNSC meeting on Iran

Pakistan struck a delicate balance at a tense UN Security Council meeting on Saturday, condemning unwarranted attacks on Iran, expressing solidarity with Gulf states, and urging an immediate return to negotiations and diplomacy. The Council’s emergency session examined the repercussions of the US and Israeli air strikes on Iran and laid bare the deep divisions within the 15-member body over the escalating crisis. Speaking at the meeting, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Asim If...

Ambassador Mengoni meets with Nigerian Minister of the Interior
PoliticsANSA4d ago

Ambassador Mengoni meets with Nigerian Minister of the Interior

(ANSA) - ROMA, 27 FEB - The Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Roberto Mengoni, accompanied by the Deputy Head of Mission, Iacopo Foti, and the Attaché of the Ministry of the Interior in Nigeria, Giovanni Modica, met with the Minister of the Interior of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, at the offices of the Ministry of the Interior in Abuja. The meeting took place in an atmosphere of mutual cooperation, confirming the excellent level of bilateral relations between Italy and Ni...

The fifth edition of 'Ambassador for a Day' kicks off in Seoul
PoliticsANSA4d ago

The fifth edition of 'Ambassador for a Day' kicks off in Seoul

(ANSA) - ROMA, 27 FEB - The Italian Embassy in Seoul has launched a call for applications for the fifth edition of 'Ambassador for a Day', an initiative inspired by the UN 2030 Agenda and, in particular, the Sustainable Development Goals dedicated to gender equality and industrial and infrastructural innovation. The project will offer a deserving student, selected through a competitive process, the opportunity to spend a whole day with the Italian Ambassador to South Korea, experiencing diplo...

UK government agrees framework on publishing Mandelson vetting documents
PoliticsSCMP5d ago

UK government agrees framework on publishing Mandelson vetting documents

Britain’s ⁠government has agreed a framework with the police on which documents relating to the late 2024 appointment of former ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson ‌can be released, the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) said on Thursday. Mandelson, 72, was released from custody after the Metropolitan Police arrested him on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following revelations over his ties to ⁠Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein is at...

Zimbabwe, Ambassador Giacalone presents his credentials to the president
PoliticsANSA5d ago

Zimbabwe, Ambassador Giacalone presents his credentials to the president

(ANSA) - ROMA, 26 FEB - The Italian ambassador to Zimbabwe, Giuseppe Giacalone, today presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa. During the cordial and friendly meeting, Ambassador Giacalone emphasized that he will carry out his duties in the country with great honor and a sense of responsibility. He also confirmed to the Head of State his utmost commitment to strengthening the historic friendship between the two countries and to incre...

Ambassador Gori, 'accelerating Serbia's path towards the EU'
PoliticsANSA5d ago

Ambassador Gori, 'accelerating Serbia's path towards the EU'

(ANSA) - BELGRADO, 26 FEB - The Italian Ambassador to Serbia, Luca Gori, met today with the Serbian Minister for European Integration, Nemanja Starović. The meeting focused on Serbia's path to European integration and the reforms necessary for its progress. The meeting also provided an opportunity to take stock of the recently adopted amendments to judicial laws and the implementation of ODIHR recommendations in the electoral field, as well as the ambitious work plan launched by Belgrade with...

KOICA, AMEE Sign Deal on $13.5 Million Project to Promote Morocco’s Industrial Green Skills and Decarbonization
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KOICA, AMEE Sign Deal on $13.5 Million Project to Promote Morocco’s Industrial Green Skills and Decarbonization

Rabat – The Korea International Cooperation Agency, known as KOICA, signed an agreement with Moroccan Agency for Energy Efficiency (AMEE) to strengthen Morocco’s industrial decarbonization and green skills. A statement shared by KOICA said that the $13.5 million project aims to promote industrial decarbonization and capacity building in Morocco. Ambassador of Korea to Morocco Yeonjean […] The post KOICA, AMEE Sign Deal on $13.5 Million Project to Promote Morocco’s Industrial Green Skills and ...

Italy summons Iranian ambassador over Cyprus drone strike
Worldcyprus-mail14h ago

Italy summons Iranian ambassador over Cyprus drone strike

The Italian foreign ministry on Tuesday summoned the Iranian ambassador in Rome to protest the firing of a drone at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus. “I made it clear to the Iranian ambassador, after the attack which took place in Cyprus, that Europe has nothing to do with it, that it […]

Iran Envoy Hosts Press Briefing in Astana as Regional Tensions Continue to Escalate
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Iran Envoy Hosts Press Briefing in Astana as Regional Tensions Continue to Escalate

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Iran’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan Ali Akbar Jokar hosted a press briefing on March 2 as regional tensions continued to escalate following reported strikes involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Feb. 28 while talks between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear program were underway.… The post Iran Envoy Hosts Press Briefing in Astana as Regional...

Ambassador Vattani presents his credentials in Japan
PoliticsANSA1d ago

Ambassador Vattani presents his credentials in Japan

(ANSA) - ROMA, 02 MAR - The Italian Ambassador to Japan, Mario Vattani, presented a copy of his credentials to the head of diplomatic protocol at the Gaimusho (Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs), marking the official start of his term of office. The ambassador confirmed his commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations. Read article...

Dominican Republic marks Independence Day in Seoul
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Dominican Republic marks Independence Day in Seoul

The Dominican Republic marked the 182nd anniversary of Dominican independence in Seoul on Thursday. The Dominican Republic celebrates its declaration of independence by activists led by Juan Pablo Duarte in 1844 on Feb. 27 each year. “Our independence is not merely a chapter in a history book,” Dominican Ambassador to Korea Angie Martinez said in her remarks, highlighting shared resilience and ‘complementarity’ with South Korea, "It was not inherited — it has been strengthened and renewed by eac

EU Policy Shaped in Coreper II Bunker
Politicsvijesti-me2d ago

EU Policy Shaped in Coreper II Bunker

While leaders attend pre-agreed summits, ambassadors in Coreper II steer the EU's course, addressing issues from Trump's threats over Greenland to the war in Ukraine and frozen Russian assets.

Russia in UN attacked US and Israel
Politicsindex-hr3d ago

Russia in UN attacked US and Israel

Russian Ambassador to the UN Vasily Nebenzya condemned the military attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, calling them an act of armed aggression that escalates the situation and represents a betrayal of diplomacy.

Khamenei dead and body found, Israeli officials say in unconfirmed report
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Khamenei dead and body found, Israeli officials say in unconfirmed report

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed and his body found, a senior Israeli official has told Reuters, though no official confirmation has yet been issued. Axios, citing a separate Israeli official, also reported that Israel’s ambassador to the United States had informed U.S. officials that Khamenei was killed in Israeli-U.S. strikes on […]

Ambassador Antonini in Kosovo congratulates the new Foreign Minister
PoliticsANSA3d ago

Ambassador Antonini in Kosovo congratulates the new Foreign Minister

(ANSA) - PRISTINA, 28 FEB - The Italian Ambassador to Kosovo, Maurizio Antonini, met on Friday with the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of Kosovo, Glauk Konjufca. The Ambassador congratulated him on his new mandate and reiterated Italy's commitment to strengthening the close partnership between our two countries. They discussed how to intensify cooperation, advance the European path, and deepen economic ties, leveraging the solid friendship that unites...

Cuna next DENR chief; Lotilla envoy to Vatican
Politicsinquirer3d ago

Cuna next DENR chief; Lotilla envoy to Vatican

Malacañang on Friday named Undersecretary Juan Miguel Cuna as acting secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), while Secretary Raphael Lotilla was designated as the country’s ambassador to the Holy See. The DENR, in a statement, welcomed Cuna’s appointment, noting his “extensive experience” with the agency especially in public administration. It also

Amb. Buccino Grimaldi on mission in Valladolid
PoliticsANSA4d ago

Amb. Buccino Grimaldi on mission in Valladolid

(ANSA) - MADRID, 27 FEB - The Italian ambassador to Spain, Giuseppe Buccino Grimaldi, traveled to Valladolid today on an official mission, according to a statement from the embassy. During the warm meeting with the mayor, Jesús Julio Carnero García, the ambassador highlighted the presence of the Italian community in Valladolid (1,000 compatriots registered with AIRE) and more generally in the Autonomous Community of Castile and León (over 4,000 Italian citizens permanently resident), which is...

Pakistan declares 'open war' against Afghanistan
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Pakistan declares 'open war' against Afghanistan

#Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Kabul and three other Afghan provinces overnight between Thursday and Friday, authorities in #Afghanistan said, as the former's defence minister said that the countries were now in "open war".

Ambassador Lener visits 'Il Globo' newspaper in Melbourne
CultureANSA4d ago

Ambassador Lener visits 'Il Globo' newspaper in Melbourne

(ANSA) - ROMA, 27 FEB - The Italian Ambassador to Australia, Nicola Lener, visited the offices of Il Globo in Melbourne yesterday. Il Globo is an Italian-Australian media operator that has been active in the media sector since the 1950s. Founded by Ubaldo Larobina in 1959 as an Italian-language newspaper for the community in Australia, Il Globo is now a dynamic and innovative reality, not only in the print media sector, but also as a multinational media company. Ambassador Lener, welcomed by ...

Tunisia’s olive oil diplomacy a celebration
Politicsmail-guardian5d ago

Tunisia’s olive oil diplomacy a celebration

Ambassador of Tunisia HE Karima Bardaoui, hosted an immersive showcase of Tunisia’s olive oil diplomacy at the Tunisian Embassy in Pretoria. The initiative places one of the nation’s most treasured resources at the heart of international engagement. The event brought together members of the diplomatic community to experience a refined blend of heritage, sustainability and […]

EU Debates Suspension of Funds to Serbia Over Judicial Laws
Politicsdanas5d ago

EU Debates Suspension of Funds to Serbia Over Judicial Laws

EU member state ambassadors held an extraordinary debate, at Germany's request, on the situation in Serbia following the adoption of judicial laws that the European Commission deemed a significant step backward, potentially leading to the suspension of funds from the Growth Plan.

The Italian ambassador to Lithuania meets with the authorities of the city of Visaginas
PoliticsANSA5d ago

The Italian ambassador to Lithuania meets with the authorities of the city of Visaginas

(ANSA) - VILNIUS, 26 FEB - The Italian ambassador to Vilnius, Emanuele de Maigret, met with the mayor of Visaginas, Erlandas Galaguz, in the eastern Lithuanian city to discuss business opportunities for Italian companies in the region, as well as possible areas of collaboration in the fields of energy and culture. Accompanied by the mayor, de Maigret also visited the renovated cultural center in Visaginas, the simulator of the Ignalina nuclear power plant's control room, and the temporary exh...

Amateur hour: Trump ambassadors stir tensions across Europe
PoliticsFrance 245d ago

Amateur hour: Trump ambassadors stir tensions across Europe

US Ambassador Charles Kushner is at the centre of a diplomatic row raging in Paris, but he is not the only one. US President Donald Trump’s envoys are stirring controversy across Europe – from social media spats to public snubs of foreign leaders – testing alliances and leaving longtime partners to pick up the pieces.

‘Totally stupid’ move  to attack during talks,  says Iran’s UN envoy
WorldDawn2h ago

‘Totally stupid’ move to attack during talks, says Iran’s UN envoy

GENEVA: The United States made a “totally stupid decision” to attack Iran while in negotiations, and betrayed Gulf nations by trashing their diplomatic efforts, Tehran’s UN ambassador in Geneva Ali Bahreini said on Tuesday. The ambassador insisted Tehran had made no approach to Washington for negotiations, saying “there hasn’t been any contact from our side”. Trump had claimed earlier that the Iranian leadership “wants to talk” and had “contacted Washington” for this purpose. Ali Bahreini sai...

Palestinian envoy withdraws from UNGA presidency bid
PoliticsDawn1d ago

Palestinian envoy withdraws from UNGA presidency bid

WASHINGTON: Two separate, but closely watched developments at the United Nations, have drawn attention to the institution’s internal procedures and shifting diplomatic dynamics, one involving the presidency of the General Assembly and the other the rotating leadership of the Security Council. Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour has withdrawn his candidacy for the presidency of the next session of the UN General Assembly, diplomatic sources confirmed. While some observers suggested that ...

Ambassador Trichilo visits Istria
WorldANSA1d ago

Ambassador Trichilo visits Istria

(ANSA) - ZAGABRIA, 02 MAR - The Italian Ambassador to Croatia, Paolo Trichilo, was on a mission to Pula, in the Istrian region, the only region in Croatia where Italian-Croatian bilingualism is in force and which is home to a large part of the country's indigenous Italian minority. During his visit, he met with the President of the Region, Boris Miletić, and Vice President Jessica Acquavita. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the state of bilateral cooperation, highlighting the sha...

Ambassador Ferranti inaugurates European shooting championship in Yerevan
SportANSA1d ago

Ambassador Ferranti inaugurates European shooting championship in Yerevan

(ANSA) - ROMA, 02 MAR - The Italian Ambassador to Armenia, Alessandro Ferranti, attended the official opening in Yerevan of the 2026 European 10-meter Shooting Championships. Until March 3, the Armenian capital is hosting the best European specialists in air rifle disciplines, competing for continental titles in pistol and rifle events, both individual and team. The ceremony was also attended by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna ...

King Mohammed VI Receives Credentials of 21 New Ambassadors in Rabat
Politicsmorocco-world-news5d ago

King Mohammed VI Receives Credentials of 21 New Ambassadors in Rabat

Marrakech – King Mohammed VI received 21 foreign ambassadors at the Royal Palace in Rabat on Thursday, as the diplomats presented their credentials as extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassadors to Morocco. Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita attended the ceremony. The ambassadors represented a broad geographic spread across four continents. From Europe, the incoming ambassadors were Alfred Xuereb […] The post King Mohammed VI Receives Credentials of 21 New Ambassadors in Rabat appeared first o...

Ambassador Ferranti visits the headquarters of the Public TV Company of Armenia
WorldANSA5d ago

Ambassador Ferranti visits the headquarters of the Public TV Company of Armenia

(ANSA) - ROMA, 26 FEB - The Italian Ambassador to Yerevan, Alessandro Ferranti, visited the headquarters of the Public TV Company of Armenia (Amptv), the public television broadcaster of the Republic of Armenia. The visit took place in the presence of the company's Executive Director, Hovhannes Movsisyan, and was attended by the Head of the European Union Delegation, promoter of the initiative, as well as other Ambassadors of EU Member States accredited in the country. During the meeting, the...