Arab-Israeli conflicts
Russian and Chinese diplomats have reemphasized their commitment to a two-state solution in the Middle East, highlighting the chronic unresolved Palestinian issue as a root cause of ongoing violence. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin and Chinese Special Envoy for the Middle East Zhai Jun exchanged views on the Arab-Israeli conflict
Humanitarian aid
Ottawa's approach to the war in Gaza is causing immense emotional distress and a sense of disconnection among many Muslim Canadians, says the federal special representative on combatting Islamophobia. Amira Elghawaby points out that the dehumanization of Palestinian life and the ongoing suffering in Gaza is deeply damaging
International cooperation
President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea has chosen to expand his country's diplomatic connections with key nations by dispatching special envoys to Poland, Vietnam, Australia, and Germany. These envoys will deliver personal letters and hold meetings with key officials in each country to promote friendly and cooperative
International cooperation
The Cambodian government, led by Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Prak Sokhonn, has strongly condemned Thailand's actions along their shared border, labeling them a "deliberate and premeditated invasion" of Cambodian territory. The statement came during a high-level briefing to update the diplomatic corps on the latest
International cooperation
In a bid to boost the alliance and economic partnership, South Korea's Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina met with Michael Rigas, the U.S. deputy secretary of state for management and resources, on Friday. The meeting came during Rigas' two-nation swing, which will also take him
Diplomats
The United States and Israel have announced a sudden move to recall their ceasefire negotiating teams from Qatar's Doha for consultations, marking a significant shift in the long-running conflict in Gaza. The decision comes after Hamas responded to a mediated proposal for a 60-day ceasefire and the release
International cooperation
Burkinabé President Captain Ibrahim TRAORE welcomed Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Expatriates Dr. Badr ABDELATY for a meeting to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and resolving issues of common interest. The discussion centered on investment, trade, security, and defense, with a focus on countering terrorism. Egypt reaffirmed its commitment
United Nations
Douglas Janoff, a senior foreign service officer, has spent his career advocating for LGBTQ+ rights through diplomacy, research, and grassroots activism. His journey began in the 1980s as a protesting activist, and he later joined the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2009. Janoff's work has taken him
United Nations
The internationally unrecognized government of Yemen has sharply rebuked the UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg, accusing him of bias toward Israel and silence in the face of Israeli atrocities in Gaza and military actions targeting Yemeni territory. The Foreign Ministry criticized Grundberg's position as "non-neutral," charging
United Nations
Prime Minister Pham highlighted the significant contributions of Vietnamese women to the country's remarkable development achievements over the past 80 years. He underscored their role in various sectors, including labor, national defense, and economic development, praising their tireless efforts in securing national independence, freedom, and prosperity. Vietnamese women
United Nations
As South Sudan approaches 14 years of independence, the United Nations is urging its leaders to prioritize the rights, dignity, and safety of every citizen in order to achieve a peaceful democratic transition. In a statement, Anita Kiki Gbeho, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, emphasized the need
United Nations
Jean Todt, the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road Safety, has launched the global #MakeASafetyStatement campaign to promote road safety and create secure, inclusive, and sustainable streets worldwide. During a six-day visit to Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil, Todt will meet with key government officials, representatives
