Afghan foreign relations
Pakistan and Afghanistan have expressed their willingness to normalize their diplomatic relations and exchange ambassadors as early as possible, following a meeting between their foreign ministers in Beijing. The development is part of China's broader effort to ease regional tensions by promoting Pakistan-Afghanistan connectivity through the Belt and
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the country's willingness to engage in diplomatic talks with the United States, while maintaining its right to enrich uranium on its own soil. According to Araghchi, the Iranian side has never abandoned the negotiating table, but will not negotiate under pressure. This
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Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned France's representative to protest French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot's comments praising a prize-winning Iranian film as a "gesture of resistance against the Iranian regime's oppression." The film, "It Was Just an Accident," is about
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Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned France's representative in response to the French foreign minister's comments praising a prize-winning Iranian film as a "gesture of resistance against the Iranian regime's oppression." The film, "It Was Just an Accident," directed by dissident filmmaker
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ASEAN foreign ministers gathered in Kuala Lumpur for the Extended Informal Consultation on the Implementation of the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) to address the ongoing crisis in Myanmar. Cambodia reaffirmed its strong support for Malaysia's efforts to deliver swift and effective humanitarian assistance to Myanmar. Malaysia's Minister
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Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz on Sunday called for an immediate end to Israeli military operations in Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for humanitarian access. The statement, released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry on X, underscores the severity of the situation in Gaza, where more than 53,900 Palestinians
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A high-level Pakistani delegation, led by Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, is set to arrive in New York next week to present Islamabad's position on the ongoing dispute with India. The delegation includes several prominent Pakistani politicians, including former foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar and former ambassadors to Washington Jalil Abbas
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In a significant diplomatic overture, Foreign Ministers Ishaq Dar of Pakistan, Wang Yi of China, and Amir Khan Muttaqi of Afghanistan met in Beijing to foster trust, improve connectivity, and revive hopes for a stable and secure future. This meeting marked the second significant diplomatic engagement since Dar's
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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan strengthened his country's defense ties with Pakistan on Sunday, sparking renewed tensions with India in the process. Erdogan, who has been facing criticism for his country's growing relations with Pakistan amidst the ongoing conflict between the two South Asian nations, met with
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Malaysia, as the 2025 Asean Chair, is eagerly awaiting confirmation from the United States (US) on the proposed date for the Asean-US Special Summit. The initiative was formally proposed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who requested that the summit be held sometime this year. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri
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Malta's Foreign Minister, Ian Borg, has suggested that the country could recognize the state of Palestine at a UN conference on 20 June, amidst criticism from Momentum Chairperson Arnold Cassola, who argues that this decision is too late and allows time for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to
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UK politicians have called for the UK government to take a stronger stance against Israel's military operations in Gaza, with one Oxfordshire MP urging a ban on arms sales to Israel. The calls come as the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with at least 60 people killed
