Diplomacy

Saudis Still Committed to Normalization with Israel

Thomas Friedman of The New York Times reported on Wednesday that when the war in Gaza ends, Saudi Arabia would still be interested in resuming negotiations for a potential normalization of relations with Israel. According to the report, the negotiators discussed a deal in which the United States would sign a security treaty with the Kingdom. The ...

Putin Hails Ties with Iran in Meeting with Raisi

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday commended the bilateral relations between Russia and Iran during a meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. The two leaders discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised his country's relations with Iran at a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim ...

Italy Pulls Out of Chinese Belt and Road Initiative

After more than four years of being the sole G7 nation to join, Italy has decided to withdraw from China's extensive Belt and Road infrastructure Initiative, as confirmed by a government source on Wednesday. Italy has withdrawn from China's vast Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, more than four years after becoming the only G7 nation to sign ...

Putin Intensifies Diplomatic Efforts on All Fronts

Russian President Vladimir Putin is intensifying diplomatic efforts regarding the situation in the Middle East amid international tensions. On Wednesday, he is set to visit the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, and on Thursday, he will host his Iranian counterpart. Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia and the ...

Iran and Cuba Strengthen Ties Against U.S. Sanctions

Iran and Cuba announced their intention to strengthen relations and jointly resist U.S. sanctions during the visit of the Cuban President to Tehran on Monday, December 4, as both nations face economic challenges.  Iran and Cuba vowed Monday to strengthen relations and stand together against sanctions imposed on them by the United ...