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Belgium Reaffirms Firm Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
Politicsmorocco-world-news23m ago

Belgium Reaffirms Firm Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara

Rabat – Belgium has once again placed its support behind Morocco’s autonomy proposal for the Western Sahara, calling it the most serious and realistic path toward resolving the long-standing regional dispute. The message came from Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Maxime Prévot, after today’s talks in Rabat with Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita.  […] The post Belgium Reaffirms Firm Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara appeared first on Morocco Wor...

Iran: Schlein says Meloni must report, Conte says 'disaster'
PoliticsANSA1h ago

Iran: Schlein says Meloni must report, Conte says 'disaster'

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 2 - Democratic Party (PD) leader Elly Schlein said Monday Premier Giorgia Meloni must report on the Middle East crisis sparked by US and Israeli attacks on Iran at the weekend while the other main opposition leader, 5-Star Movement (M5S) chief Giusepe Conte, said the operation was a disaster and was spurring limitless escalation. Speaking after Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Defence Minister Guido Crosetto briefed the parliamentary foreign affairs committees and urged ...

Singapore strives to remain equidistant amid US-China rivalry: ‘same-same but different’
PoliticsSCMP5h ago

Singapore strives to remain equidistant amid US-China rivalry: ‘same-same but different’

Singapore’s long-standing effort to stay equidistant between the United States and China is entering a more volatile phase, with recent comments by officials reflecting their awareness of the mounting strain, analysts have said. Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Friday told parliament that Singapore would not act as a proxy for any major power, stressing that the city state must be prepared to “courteously stand up and say no”. Observers say his remarks come at a time when geopolitical...

EU considers response to Middle East conflict as countries prepare to evacuate citizens – Europe live
PoliticsThe Guardian8h ago

EU considers response to Middle East conflict as countries prepare to evacuate citizens – Europe live

EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, warns against further escalation following US and Israel strikes on Iran A so-called “security college” of the European Commission is set to meet today as the European Union is considering its options given the escalating situation in the Middle East. The bloc’s foreign ministers spoke at an online emergency meeting last night, with the EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, warning later about the prospect of further escalation in the region. She also stressed the im...

Lithuania Condemns Iran's Attacks on Gulf States
Politicsdelfi-lt9h ago

Lithuania Condemns Iran's Attacks on Gulf States

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys has strongly condemned Iran's unjustified attacks against the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and other countries during phone calls with officials from the UAE and Oman.

Iranian Minister: US will pay
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Iranian Minister: US will pay

IRANIAN Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi appeared live on American television NBC News at a time when most residents in Iran are still denied internet access.

Ambassador Antonini in Kosovo congratulates the new Foreign Minister
PoliticsANSA2d 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...

Japan to Connect Northeast India to Bay of Bengal
Politicshindu2d ago

Japan to Connect Northeast India to Bay of Bengal

Japan's Deputy Foreign Minister states that Japan will support connectivity linking Northeast India to the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, recognizing Northeast India's pivotal geopolitical position as a gateway to Southeast Asia.

At least 55 Ghanaian men killed after Russia ‘lures’ them to fight Ukraine
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At least 55 Ghanaian men killed after Russia ‘lures’ them to fight Ukraine

Reports of African men being attracted to Russia by promises of jobs and ending up on Ukraine’s frontlines have become more frequent At least 55 Ghanaians have been killed in Russia’s war with Ukraine after being “lured into battle”, Ghana’s foreign minister has said after a visit to Kyiv in which officials raised the issue of Russian recruitment of African people. Reports of African men being attracted to Russia by promises of jobs and ending up on Ukraine’s frontlines have become more frequ...

Kazakhstan, UK Deepen Strategic Partnership with Focus on Critical Minerals, Trade and Education
Politicsastana-times3d ago

Kazakhstan, UK Deepen Strategic Partnership with Focus on Critical Minerals, Trade and Education

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev held a series of high-level talks in London on Feb. 26 with UK officials, advancing cooperation in critical minerals, trade and investment, energy, digital transformation and education, and reinforcing the countries’ long-term strategic partnership. During negotiations with Chris Bryant, the UK’s acting Minister of State for Business and… The post Kazakhstan...

Oman Emerges as Key Mediator in US-Iran Talks
Politicsnewsbeast10h ago

Oman Emerges as Key Mediator in US-Iran Talks

Oman is highlighted as a crucial country for future developments in US-Iran negotiations, following a telephone conversation between the Iranian Foreign Minister and his Omani counterpart amid recent events in the Middle East.

Foreign Minister Voices Alarm Over Rising Middle East Tensions
Politicssbs-newsjordan-timeskuwait-times+1iceland-review21h ago4 sources

Foreign Minister Voices Alarm Over Rising Middle East Tensions

Iceland’s Foreign Minister has voiced concern about the risk of wider conflict in the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory action by Tehran. Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir said the Iranian clerical leadership had fuelled instability across the region but warned that further escalation would pose a serious threat to international peace. […] The post Foreign Minister Voices Alarm Over Rising Middle East Tensions appeared first on Iceland Review.

Cyprus activates ESTIA plan as EU ministers meet over Middle East war
Worldin-cyprus22h ago

Cyprus activates ESTIA plan as EU ministers meet over Middle East war

Cyprus has activated its national “ESTIA” plan to facilitate the evacuation of European and third-country nationals as the conflict in the Middle East and the Gulf escalates. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos announced the move during an emergency meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Sunday, March 1. Kombos briefed his counterparts on a series […]

Explainer: How Iran will choose a new supreme leader after Khamenei
PoliticsDawnrfi-englishmeta-mk+1morocco-world-news1d ago4 sources

Explainer: How Iran will choose a new supreme leader after Khamenei

The assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike has plunged the Islamic Republic into one of the most consequential political transitions since the 1979 revolution, triggering a swift constitutional process to select a new leader while the country grapples with regional escalation and internal uncertainty. Khamenei, who dominated Iran’s political and religious landscape for nearly three decades, was assassinated early Saturday whe...

BREAKING: Israel Reportedly Believes Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Has Been Killed
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BREAKING: Israel Reportedly Believes Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Has Been Killed

Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi appeared on NBC television from the capital Tehran on the 28th and said, "As far as I know, Supreme Leader Khamenei is alive." Foreign Minister Araghchi also stated, "One or two commanders may have died, but the executives are alive." NBC television stated that it "has not been able to independently verify" Foreign Minister Araghchi's claims.

Iran: We may have lost several commanders
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Iran: We may have lost several commanders

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned the attacks against his country. This is a "completely unprovoked, illegal and unjustified" war, he wrote on "X".

Kombos calls British, Egyptian ministers amid Middle East conflict
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Kombos calls British, Egyptian ministers amid Middle East conflict

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Saturday held telephone calls with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty and the United Kingdom’s minister of state for Europe Stephen Doughty, as the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran, and Iran retaliated with strikes on US military infrastructure in the region. According to the foreign ministry, Kombos and […]

55 Ghanaians killed on the battlefields of Ukraine
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55 Ghanaians killed on the battlefields of Ukraine

First, dozens of Ghanaians have been killed on the battlefields of Ukraine, as Ghana's Foreign Minister makes a direct appeal to President Zelensky. Also, a new sleeping sickness pill receives the green light from European regulators, paving its way to Africa to protect over 60 million at risk from the deadly tsetse fly. Finally, Paris Agriculture Fair celebrates African Culture with many producers from the continent who came to showcase their products. Côte d'Ivoire shines as guest of Honor ...

Ukraine Prepares for Special Representative on Belarus
Politicsukrainska-pravda2d ago

Ukraine Prepares for Special Representative on Belarus

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine's Foreign Ministry is preparing for the appointment of a special representative on Belarus, following a meeting with former foreign minister Pavlo Klimkin to discuss the foreign policy situation.

Foreign minister discusses Lee's state visits with Singapore, Philippines officials
PoliticsKorea Herald3d ago

Foreign minister discusses Lee's state visits with Singapore, Philippines officials

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has held phone talks with senior Singaporean and Philippine officials to discuss President Lee Jae Myung's upcoming state visits to the two countries, his ministry said Friday. Cho, who was in Canada on business, spoke by phone with his Philippine counterpart, Tess Lazaro, on Wednesday, and the two sides highlighted the significance of Lee's visit, which will coincide with the 77th anniversary of their countries' establishment of diplomatic relations. The ministers also

US-Greece Strategic Dialogue and Cooperation
Politicsprotothema-en3d ago

US-Greece Strategic Dialogue and Cooperation

The US and Greek Foreign Ministers met at the White House to discuss the strategic nature of their relations and expand cooperation, with a 6th round of Strategic Dialogue planned for Athens.

Iran says 'very good progress' in 'intense' US talks
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Iran says 'very good progress' in 'intense' US talks

Iran's foreign minister told state TV that the talks 'made very good progress and entered into the elements of an agreement very seriously, both in the nuclear field and in the sanctions field.' He said the next round would take place in 'perhaps less than a week,' with technical talks at the UN's nuclear agency to begin in Vienna on Monday.

Macron's office says France ready to defend Gulf states
Politicsukrainska-pravdadigi246h ago2 sources

Macron's office says France ready to defend Gulf states

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has said at a press conference in Paris that France is ready to contribute to the defence of its partners in the Middle East amid the escalating situation in the region. However, he did not specify how Paris would take part in protecting these countries.

“We’re not targeting Gulf neighbours,” says Iran’s FM
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“We’re not targeting Gulf neighbours,” says Iran’s FM

In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Iran’s foreign minister addressed the republic’s relations with Gulf states amid strikes on U.S. military bases in the region. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas… (The post “We’re not targeting Gulf neighbours,” says Iran’s FM is from Doha News | Qatar.)

What the death of Ayatollah Khamenei means for Iran
PoliticsAl Jazeeradelfi-ltindex-hr+6n1-serbiahotnewsjutarnji-listNew Statesman20-minutennational-uae21h ago9 sources

What the death of Ayatollah Khamenei means for Iran

The DEATH of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei could be the biggest threat to Iran's Islamist regime in its nearly 50 years, but it doesn't necessarily mean a quick end to the theocracy that…

US-Israeli strikes on Iran: what do we know so far? – video explainer
WorldThe Guardian1d ago

US-Israeli strikes on Iran: what do we know so far? – video explainer

The Iranian foreign minister says Donald Trump’s aim of regime change is ‘mission impossible’ after US-Israeli strikes hit multiple sites in Iran. Reports say at least 201 people have been killed and there are growing fears the move could plunge the region into a conflict that could last weeks or months. The Guardian's Patrick Wintour explains what we know so far and what to expect US-Israel war on Iran – latest updates Continue reading...

Costa Rica, Nicaragua Strike Deal to Combat Border Gold Smuggling
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Costa Rica, Nicaragua Strike Deal to Combat Border Gold Smuggling

Costa Rican and Nicaraguan officials met at the Peñas Blancas border crossing today to address the growing problem of illegal gold mining along their shared boundary. The talks focused on joint efforts to stop the extraction and smuggling of gold-bearing materials from Costa Rica into Nicaragua, where processors handle the ore. Foreign Minister Arnoldo André […] The post Costa Rica, Nicaragua Strike Deal to Combat Border Gold Smuggling appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Trav...

Iranian supreme leader Khamenei is alive – Foreign minister
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Iranian supreme leader Khamenei is alive – Foreign minister

Iran's foreign minister said the country's supreme leader was alive, along with all high-ranking officials, after Israel and the United States launched strikes across the country on Saturday. The post Iranian supreme leader Khamenei is alive – Foreign minister appeared first on Vanguard News.

5 years and 1 election later, why China’s Myanmar dilemma still isn’t over
PoliticsSCMP2d ago

5 years and 1 election later, why China’s Myanmar dilemma still isn’t over

Early in 2021, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Myanmar’s capital Naypyidaw and held talks with both General Min Aung Hlaing, the chief of the armed forces, and Aung San Suu Kyi, the de facto leader of the civilian government. The meeting was a chance for China to voice support for Myanmar’s “national conditions” development path and signal China’s long-term pragmatic approach to ties with its southwestern neighbour, irrespective of who was in power. That strategy, however, came under...

Kazakhstan Highlights Strategic Role in Connectivity at First CA5+UK Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Politicsastana-times3d ago

Kazakhstan Highlights Strategic Role in Connectivity at First CA5+UK Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev underscored Kazakhstan’s central role in Eurasian transit and regional cooperation at the inaugural Central Asia + United Kingdom (CA5+UK) foreign ministers’ meeting in London on Feb. 26, positioning the country as a key bridge between Europe and Asia. The meeting brought together Central Asian foreign ministers and the… The post Kazakhstan Highlights Strate...

Iran Reports 'Good Progress' in US Nuclear Talks
PoliticswapoFox Newsmarketwatch+2The Independenthindu3d ago5 sources

Iran Reports 'Good Progress' in US Nuclear Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that talks with the US have made 'very good progress' on both nuclear and sanctions issues, with the next round expected within a week.