Foreign ministers
Pakistan and Armenia marked a historic step forward in their relationship by exchanging a Joint Communique in Tianjin, China, establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries. This development comes after Pakistan agreed to consider establishing diplomatic relations with Armenia following a peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The two leaders
Foreign policy
A US appeals court has dealt a significant blow to US President Donald Trump's foreign policy agenda, ruling that most of his tariffs are illegal. The decision, delivered by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, affects Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs on most
Foreign policy
The international order, established by major powers particularly Western powers, was designed to preserve a measure of order and stability that allowed them to pursue their economic and strategic interests. This order was based on the idea that might is not right, and that foreign policies are not sacrosanct or
European Union
The European Union's Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Gautier Mignot, has emphasized the country's evolving foreign policy, anchored on democracy, development, demography, and national optimism, as a strategic response to global instability and disinformation. During his keynote address at the Diplomatic/Security International Conference in
European Union
As tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalate, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged the European Union to provide urgent military support to Ukraine, emphasizing that the country needs "backup now." Speaking ahead of an emergency meeting of EU defense ministers, Kallas stressed that Russia's recent
European Union
In a letter to the European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, and the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, rejected efforts by Britain, France, and Germany (the E3) to reinstate UN sanctions lifted under Resolution 2231 (2015). Araghchi emphasized that Resolution 2231
Foreign ministers
Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar announced a significant shift in the country's diplomatic strategy, labeling it "one of the most active phases in the country's recent diplomatic history." Dar presented an array of high-stakes visits, policy discussions, and
European Union
European leaders and officials have strongly condemned Russia's latest overnight strike on Kyiv, which killed at least 18 people, injured dozens, and left the EU Delegation building in Ukraine severely damaged. The attack has sparked widespread outrage, with leaders from across the continent calling for Russia to stop
Foreign ministers
The foreign ministers of France, Germany, the U.K., and the EU foreign policy chief have informed Secretary of State Marco Rubio that they will trigger the "snapback" sanctions mechanism against Iran on Thursday, citing sources with direct knowledge. This move will automatically reimpose all UN Security Council
Foreign ministers
Iran's foreign minister was informed on Thursday by the three European countries of France, Britain and Germany, collectively known as the E3, along with the European Union (EU), of their intention to reinstate international sanctions on Tehran. This decision is based on the "snapback" clause of
Foreign policy
India's decision to unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, a 61-year-old agreement governing water resources between India and Pakistan, has sparked concerns about regional stability and water governance. Despite its minor procedural deviation, the decision signals a willingness to bypass formal mechanisms for political leverage, risking confusion and
Foreign ministers
Australia has severed diplomatic ties with Iran after accusing the country of orchestrating attacks on a Melbourne synagogue and a Sydney restaurant. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the decision on Tuesday, citing evidence of Iran's involvement in "extraordinary and dangerous acts of aggression" on Australian soil.
