Colombia has broken diplomatic relations with Iran, citing alleged links between the Islamic Republic’s government and international terrorist groups, human rights violations and concerns over Tehran’s nuclear programme. The decision was formally
NATO has a huge problem that it cannot overcome for decades. Put most simply, the armor vehicles NATO has won’t survive in a firefight with the Russians, notwithstanding the fact that Russian
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The Red Sea is a vital waterway for commercial shipping that connects markets in Europe, Asia and Africa. In recent weeks, however, it has been the site of multiple attacks launched by
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Statement by Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General, IMO, at Maintenance of International Peace and Security – United Nations Security Council, 9525th meeting Firstly, let me start by reiterating my condemnation of the attacks against international
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by Special Correspondent Maldivian authorities have granted permission for the Chinese scientific research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 3 to dock in the Maldives at the end of this month, according to reliable
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The following article was originally published in Global Times, a Beijing-based daily newspaper. Hindustan Times reported on December 31 that Sri Lanka has informed India that it will not allow any Chinese
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On January 1, 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Ukrainian attack on the Russian city of Belgorod on December 30th “would not go unpunished.” On December 31st the Russians launched some 50 drones at
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, known for not shying away from making India’s stance clear on foreign policy matters, went all out again on key issues in a recent interview. From calling
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New Year’s Day of Year 2024 marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of China-U.S. diplomatic relations. Over the past years, the China-U.S. relationship has experienced ups and downs. Even though it
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As a Cold War relic, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has faced criticism for maintaining a mentality reminiscent of that period. Therefore, the recent announcement by the South Korean Foreign Ministry
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The most reliable way to predict the future is to create it. ~ Abraham Lincoln Introduction Prediction is hazardous: especially about the future, goes an old Danish proverb. There is an old
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Sri Lanka’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will continue for the coming four years irrespective of the government in power, said the central bank governor on Friday. Addressing a press
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The Afghan caretaker government’s acting Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi said the administration has been looking forward to achieving self-sufficiency within the next three years. “We are going towards self-sufficiency
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Following excerpts adapted from the authors’ latest book, The Political Thought of Xi Jinping, published by Oxford University Press The 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) held in October 2022
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A recent media report showed Beijing has taken successful anti-surveillance moves that “vastly complicate (U.S.) spy operations” inside China. And in a jaw-dropping response, America not only had the brass to speak
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Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine is entering a new phase. President Vladimir Putin lifted the fog of war and hinted at what can be expected going forward in a landmark speech at
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