Diplomacy

Lebanese Diplomacy at a Standstill Since 2019: Is a Breakthrough Near?

Natasha Metni Torbey, 05/06 15:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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For several years, Lebanese embassies worldwide have operated under interim leadership, exposing the deep institutional paralysis gripping the country. Often led by chargés d’affaires or temporary diplomats, many key posts remain vacant — a symptom of Lebanon’s chronic political dysfunction fueled by sectarian power-sharing and ongoing ...

Witkoff’s Proposal Could Break Deadlock on Iran Nuclear Deal

This is Beirut, 02/06 20:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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As global attention shifts back to Tehran, the Iranian government is reportedly reviewing a far-reaching US proposal aimed at reviving the stalled nuclear talks. The plan, relayed via Oman, was drafted by Steve Witkoff, the US President’s special envoy to the Middle East. According to diplomatic sources quoted by Kuwait’s Al-Jarida, the ...

China Says Backs Direct Talks Between Russia, Ukraine on Ending War

This is Beirut, 20/05 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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China said on Tuesday it backed direct dialogue between Russia and Ukraine, after US President Donald Trump announced the two would "immediately" start peace talks after he spoke with Vladimir Putin. "China supports all efforts aimed at achieving peace," foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said. Trump framed his two-hour conversation on Monday ...

China's Xi Heads to Moscow to Beef up 'No Limits' Putin Partnership

This is Beirut, 07/05 10:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Chinese President Xi Jinping headed to Moscow on Wednesday for a key three-day visit including a grand Victory Day parade and a show of support for Vladimir Putin. Moscow and Beijing declared a "no limits partnership" weeks before Putin ordered Russia's Ukraine offensive in February 2022. The expanded military and trade ties since ...

After Bumpy Start, 'European Chancellor' Merz Visits Paris, Warsaw

This is Beirut, 07/05 09:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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After a difficult start, Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit France and Poland on Wednesday, on a mission to boost ties with the European neighbours in turbulent times. Amid transatlantic turbulence caused by US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs and doubts over his security commitment to Europe, the European Union has sought a ...

Pakistan Says India Planning Strike After Deadly Kashmir Attack

This is Beirut, 01/05 12:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Pakistan said on Wednesday it had "credible intelligence" that India was planning an imminent military strike and vowed to retaliate, as the United States appeals to both sides to de-escalate after a deadly attack in Kashmir. Already frosty relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours have plummeted further since New Delhi blamed its arch-rival ...

China Says Ready to Improve Canada Ties After Carney Win

This is Beirut, 29/04 13:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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China said Tuesday it was open to improving ties with Canada, after Prime Minister Mark Carney won the country's election to lead his Liberal Party to another term in power. "China is willing to develop China-Canada relations on the basis of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit," foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said. The results in ...

Russia Allows Taliban to Have Moscow Ambassador

This is Beirut, 23/04 21:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Russia said Wednesday it will allow the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan to have an ambassador in Moscow, in a symbolic move days after it lifted a "terrorist" designation for the militant group. Moscow has taken steps to normalize relations with the Islamist Taliban administration since the group seized power in Afghanistan in 2021 ...

Europe Sidelined in US-Iran Nuclear Talks, Say Experts

This is Beirut, 17/04 13:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Europe played a central role in a 2015 accord that led Iran to restrict its nuclear programme enrichment but has become just an observer as the United States leads new efforts to reign in Tehran's uranium enrichment, analysts say. Alarm bells are ringing again in Western capitals with UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi warning on Wednesday ...

US, Saudis Urge Sudan Peace Talks as Top Riyadh Diplomat Visits Washington

This is Beirut, 10/04 04:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia's top diplomat held talks in Washington on Wednesday, laying the groundwork for a visit by US President Donald Trump, which would be the first foreign trip of his second term. Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department, and the two called on the Sudanese army and ...

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