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
Hungary has officially initiated the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), making it the only EU member and NATO country, besides the US and Turkey, to take such a
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian President Droupadi Murmu exchanged congratulatory messages on Tuesday, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two neighboring nations. The leaders emphasized the significance of
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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi is reportedly considering a bid for the role of United Nations Secretary-General as António Guterres’ tenure nears its conclusion in 2026. Grossi, an
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Recently declassified documents on the assassination of John F. Kennedy have reignited debate over the CIA’s role in monitoring Lee Harvey Oswald, offering fresh details on Cold War-era intelligence operations and secretive
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The National Security Archive has released newly declassified FBI reports revealing that both President John F. Kennedy and his brother, then Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, were briefed on a covert CIA
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Foreign investors are remaining cautious about Turkish assets, even after the central bank committed over $25 billion to stabilize the lira amid a sharp plunge in its value. Despite this massive intervention,
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), once considered one of the most ruthless terrorist organisations in the world, remains a proscribed entity in countries such as the United States, United Kingdom,
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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Thursday that Canada’s longstanding relationship with the United States is “over,” vowing a “broad renegotiation” of the two allies’ trade agreement in response to escalating tensions
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting Cuba’s international medical cooperation, citing concerns over alleged labor exploitation. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor The number of Maldivians residing in Sri Lanka has dramatically dropped, plummeting from over 8,000 to just 1,280 since the Easter Sunday attacks of 2019. According to
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Donald Trump’s second term is having considerably more impact on the global stage than his first. Trump may have been a largely transactional president last time around, when he was more constrained
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Signal is an encrypted communication app that supports voice, video and text. Its use in a high level government meeting appears to have led to the compromise of information, but it also
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On 5 March 2025, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi stepped down as chief of the general staff of the Israeli military. He had held that post since 16 January 2023 and therefore led
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The arrest of prominent Baloch rights leader Mahrang Baloch by Pakistani authorities has sparked condemnation from human rights organizations and international figures. Mahrang, a key advocate for Baloch rights, was reportedly dragged
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