Air to surface missiles
Ukraine's foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, has urged Western allies, including Britain and the US, to take "bold decisions" and grant permission for Ukraine to fire Storm Shadow missiles inside Russia, targeting airfields deep inside Russian territory. The call comes as Ukraine ramps up its calls for
Chinese foreign relations
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed that Taiwan's independence poses the greatest threat to regional stability, while US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan reiterated the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The duo's meeting in Beijing came amidst rising tensions
Foreign ministers
Jordan's Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, held a crucial phone call with US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on Wednesday to discuss efforts to broker a prisoner exchange deal between the US, Egypt, and Qatar. The negotiations aim to establish a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, which has been plagued
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Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa arrived in Delhi on Monday to hold the third India-Japan '2+2' dialogue, a significant high-level meeting aimed at reviewing the situation in the Indo-Pacific region and bolstering bilateral strategic ties. Defence minister Rajnath Singh and external affairs minister S Jaishankar will engage
Foreign ministers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, along with Defence Minister Minoru Kihara, met ahead of the third India-Japan 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi. The meeting focused on promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and beyond, with a special
Foreign ministers
French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne emphasized the importance of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon in achieving peace in the Middle East. In a press statement following meetings with Lebanese officials, Sejourne reaffirmed France's commitment to supporting efforts to deescalate tensions in the region, particularly in
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The situation in Gaza is at a "devastating" point, Foreign Secretary David Lammy said, as the UK presses for an immediate ceasefire to protect civilians and restore stability in the region. The UK has been engaging with partners across the Middle East, including the US, France, Germany, Iran,
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French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne emphasized the importance of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in achieving peace in the Middle East during a visit to Lebanon. Sejourne met with Lebanese parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, and Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib, reaffirming France's
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan received a phone call from his American counterpart Anthony Blinken on Monday, during which they discussed the ceasefire negotiations in the Gaza Strip. Fidan called on the US to push Israel to achieve a permanent ceasefire and abandon "provocative steps" that could expand
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Italian Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has appealed for a ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the need to protect civilians from the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. In an interview with Milan's Corriere della Sera, Tajani emphasized Italy's commitment to a two-State solution, expressing
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Turkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has urged the US and other international actors to press Israel to end its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, according to a statement from the Turkish Foreign Ministry. A phone call between Fidan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday
Diplomacy
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar emphasized the need to shift Pakistan's diplomatic initiatives from conventional diplomacy to economic diplomacy, prioritizing the country's development agenda. He highlighted the importance of equipping young diplomats with the necessary skills to promote trade, investment, tourism, and
