Diplomats
The upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Kuala Lumpur carry significant importance for ASEAN and the relations between Malaysia and Vietnam, according to Malaysian Deputy Ambassador to Vietnam Cik Aida Safura Niza Othman. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's visit to Malaysia is expected to further enhance
Blair, Tony
Donald Trump's attempt to appoint former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair to a leading role in overseeing Gaza's postwar transition has sparked unease among several Arab and Muslim nations. The pushback highlights the diplomatic challenges confronting Washington's efforts to shape a governance plan
Diplomats
UN officials sounded the alarm on the dire humanitarian situation in Syria, warning that millions of people continue to face hardship despite efforts to rebuild the country's political institutions. Deputy Special Envoy for Syria Najat Rochdi called for a renewed commitment to involving women in the country'
Arab-Israeli conflicts
US officials are reaffirming their commitment to Israel's security in the wake of a fragile ceasefire in the region. Senate Foreign Relations Committee member Marco Rubio visited Israel on Friday, where he praised the country's alliance with the US and stated that no nation has contributed
Diplomats
In the wake of the uprising that ousted President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, international engagement and sanctions relief are vital to support Syria's political transition, ensure the meaningful inclusion of women and minorities, and protect the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Najat Rochdi, the Secretary-General&
Diplomats
Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev is visiting the US, where he is expected to meet White House envoy Steve Witkoff in Miami on Saturday. The visit comes as US-Russia tensions escalate over the Ukraine war, with the US imposing new sanctions on Russia's
Diplomats
In the wake of the uprising that ousted President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, international engagement and sanctions relief are vital to support Syria's political transition, ensure the meaningful inclusion of women and minorities, and protect the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Najat Rochdi, the Secretary-General&
Diplomats
UN officials sounded the alarm on the dire humanitarian situation in Syria, warning that millions of people continue to face hardship despite efforts to rebuild the country's political institutions. Deputy Special Envoy for Syria Najat Rochdi called for a renewed commitment to involving women in the country'
Cabinet officials
Pakistan's Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has reiterated the government's commitment to enhancing transport safety standards and reducing the long-term social and fiscal costs of road accidents. This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting with UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road
Cabinet officials
Canada and India have agreed to gradually restore diplomatic ties, with India poised to allow Canada to post a "similar number" of diplomats in the country as existed before October 2024. The decision comes after a year of escalating tensions over the killing of a Khalistani separatist, Hardeep
Diplomats
At a critical moment for Syria, the UN Secretary-General's Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, Najat Roshdi, has stressed the need for urgent steps to ensure an inclusive transformation in the country, especially regarding the political participation of women and members of ethnic and religious minorities. Despite promises from
Cabinet officials
India will gradually permit Canada to post a similar number of diplomats and officials to India as was the case prior to October 2024, as a senior Indian official revealed to the Hindustan Times. This decision has been agreed upon during Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand's
