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news.google.compolitics3 hrs ago
Nigeria and U.S. Officials Meet in Abuja on Security, Trade, and Bilateral Ties
Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs met the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs in Abuja on 13 July 2026. The sides discussed trade, security cooperation and upcoming talks in Washington.
Al Jazeerapolitics7 hrs ago
Iraqi Prime Minister Travels to Washington for Energy Talks and Security Meetings With Trump
Ali al-Zaidi heads to the United States this week for his first foreign trip since taking office in May, with energy and trade agreements expected.
South China Morning Postworld10 hrs ago
China Defends Panama Ship Inspections as Routine Safety Checks
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian on Monday rejected US and Panamanian accusations that Beijing is weaponising shipping inspections. He cited data showing Panama-flagged vessels accounted for about half of accidents in Chinese waters from January to July despite represe…
france24.comtechnology11 hrs ago
European Union and Britain Impose Sanctions on Russian Cyberespionage Network
The European Union sanctioned nine people and four entities on July 13, 2026. Britain sanctioned 24 people and entities the same day over a network active since 2010.
South China Morning Postpolitics11 hrs ago
Myanmar Foreign Minister Meets Southeast Asian Counterparts in Bangkok
U Tin Maung Swe held talks with diplomats from Thailand and other Southeast Asian nations over the July 11-12 weekend. Discussions covered a renewed peace initiative and the welfare of former leader Aung San Suu Kyi. South China Morning Post reported the meetings in Bangkok.
France 24politics30 min agoUpdated
Paris Meeting of Ukraine Backers Draws 35 Countries and Zelensky
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted the Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris on July 13. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended the gathering of 35 countries. Russia suspended shipping in the Sea of Azov after drone strikes on vessels.
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yahoo.compolitics13 hrs ago
Ethiopia Repatriates 1,971 Citizens After Saudi Royal Amnesties
Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Monday that 1,971 nationals have been repatriated following royal amnesties granted by Saudi authorities. The ministry reaffirmed ongoing diplomatic engagement with Riyadh on consular matters affecting Ethiopian citizens.
abcnews.go.comworld13 hrs ago
Benin President Romuald Wadagni Arrives in Addis Ababa for Working Visit
President Romuald Wadagni of Benin reached Addis Ababa early on 13 July 2026 for an official working visit. The trip seeks to strengthen bilateral ties with Ethiopia. He was received at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Truneh.
reviewjournal.comworld13 hrs ago
Iran Says U.S. Blocked Implementation of Islamabad Memorandum
Iranian officials stated that the 14-point memorandum signed in Islamabad has entered crisis mode. A spokesman cited paragraph 5 and a 60-day window covering Strait of Hormuz commitments.
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Yonhapworld13 hrs ago
South Korea, U.S. and Japan Sign Pact on Small Modular Reactors
Foreign ministers from South Korea, the United States and Japan signed a memorandum of cooperation on small modular reactors on July 7 in Ankara. The agreement creates a framework for joint advancement into the Indo-Pacific SMR market.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Israeli ambassador says troops will stay in Lebanon until Hezbollah leaves pilot zones
Ambassador Yechiel Leiter stated on Sunday that withdrawal depends on Hezbollah leaving designated areas in southern Lebanon. He also said the United States president has remained consistent during the conflict with Iran.
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jpost.compolitics1 day ago
Hamas and Palestinian Factions End Egypt-Mediated Negotiations
Talks between Hamas and other Palestinian factions ran from Friday into Saturday under Egyptian mediation. The Board of Peace representative and envoys from Qatar and Turkey also took part.
Yonhappolitics1 day ago
North Korean Premier Meets Chinese Counterpart in Beijing on Anniversary of 1961 Friendship Treaty
North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on July 11. The two sides discussed expanding exchanges and cooperation. The visit followed a June summit agreement between Kim Jong-un and Xi Jinping.
politics2 days ago
Australia to Fund PNG Rugby League Club and Pacific Development with $600 Million Over 10 Years
The funding will establish the PNG Chiefs and develop rugby league across Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Samoa and Fiji. Leaders from the three nations announced the distribution this week.
middleeasteye.nettechnology2 days ago
Trump Appoints Yehuda Kaploun as Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism
President Donald Trump named Israeli-born rabbi Yehuda Kaploun to the post. Haaretz reported that consultants had approached NSO one month earlier with a proposal involving Kaploun to lift the firm's U.S. blacklist status.
theiranproject.comworld1 day agoUpdated
Iran, Oman, Qatar Discuss Traffic Management in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi in Muscat on Saturday. The United States has pressed Tehran for a public pledge to keep the strait open to shipping.
nbcnews.comworld2 days ago
Israeli Forces Advance Into Eastern Edge of Southern Lebanese Town
Israeli forces entered the eastern edge of Beit Yahoun in southern Lebanon with three battle tanks and several bulldozers, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. The move comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts between U.S. and Lebanese delegations to implement a framework ag…
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theiranproject.comfinance2 days ago
Iranian and Omani officials discuss ship passage through Strait of Hormuz
Iranian and Omani officials met in Muscat to review mechanisms for ensuring vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The discussion focused on operational procedures for commercial shipping.
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nypost.comworld2 days ago
Iranian, Qatari and possibly Pakistani officials meet in Oman to discuss Strait of Hormuz transit framework
Iranian, Qatari and possibly Pakistani decision-makers gathered in Muscat on July 11 to discuss a transit framework for the Strait of Hormuz. Omani officials seek to open the Median Transit Lane for free commercial traffic.
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news.sky.compolitics2 days ago
Iran's UN ambassador says Tehran will stop honoring MoU with U.S. if attacks continue
Iran's ambassador to the United Nations stated that Tehran will cease honoring its memorandum of understanding with the U.S. if attacks continue. The ambassador accused Washington of violating the UN Charter in connection with strikes on Iran on July 7 and 8.
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Japan Timespolitics2 days ago
New Zealand and India announce strategic partnership
New Zealand and India announced a strategic partnership covering defense and security during a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The agreement follows a free-trade pact signed in April.
winnipegfreepress.comworld3 days ago
Mali and Algeria Agree to Reopen Airspace and Restore Ambassadors
Mali and Algeria reached an agreement to reopen airspace to civilian and military aircraft and to return ambassadors to their posts. The pact ends a year of strained relations between the two North African countries.
ndtv.compolitics3 days ago
China's President Xi says Beijing will maintain traditional ties with North Korea
China's President Xi stated that Beijing's commitment to traditional relations with North Korea remains firm despite global changes. The remarks were reported by @financialjuice.
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swissinfo.chworld3 days ago
Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Oman for Regional Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Oman on Saturday to discuss regional developments, particularly the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, the IRNA news agency reported.
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news.google.compolitics3 days ago
Turkey Seeks U.S. Sanctions Relief and F-35 Jets While Still Holding Russian S-400s
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Friday that Ankara and Washington are working to lift sanctions tied to Turkey's S-400 purchase and to allow F-35 acquisitions. President Trump announced the sanctions would end during a visit to Ankara earlier in the week.
theiranproject.comfinance3 days ago
Qatari Delegation Visits Iran to Strengthen Mediation Role
A Qatari delegation arrived in Iran to reinforce Doha's position as a regional mediator. The visit follows diplomatic activity earlier this week.
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sbs.com.aupolitics3 days agoUpdated
UK Prime Minister to Attend Paris Meeting on Ukraine Support
The UK prime minister will travel to Paris on Monday to join a meeting of countries discussing further assistance for Ukraine. The gathering is described as a coalition of the willing.
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deadline.combusiness3 days ago
UK Travel Advice for UAE Stays Unchanged After New US-Iran Strikes
The UK Foreign Office kept its June advisory on the UAE in place after officials reported new strikes on Iran. Commercial flights between the UK and the UAE have resumed.
theconversation.comworld3 days ago
U.S. lacks confirmed ambassadors in 41 African countries
More than 40 African nations currently have no Senate-confirmed ambassador. The vacancies widened after more than a dozen career ambassadors were recalled in December.
Yonhapworld3 days ago
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung Says Shared Pioneering and Nomadic Spirits Strengthen Ties with Mongolia
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung made the remarks at a lunch meeting with South Koreans in Ulaanbaatar on July 10. He called for expanded bilateral cooperation during his three-day state visit.
politics3 days agoUpdated
UK and Turkey Reach Intelligence-Sharing Agreement at Ankara NATO Summit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave each attending leader a personalized revolver with six live rounds at the NATO summit. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer left his gift in Turkey for decommissioning due to import restrictions. Starmer also signed a defense agreement during…
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Yonhapworld3 days ago
South Korea Seeks U.S. Approval for Uranium Enrichment to Support Small Reactors
Kim Ji-hoon said Thursday that Seoul gaining civilian enrichment rights would secure reliable fuel supplies and support U.S. small modular reactor development. The comments follow recent trilateral cooperation on SMR deployment and ongoing bilateral talks under the 123 Agreement.
news.google.comworld3 days ago
ASEAN Foreign Ministers to Meet Myanmar Counterpart in Bangkok on Sunday
The Philippines will lead an informal ASEAN meeting with Myanmar's foreign minister on July 12 in Bangkok. The session marks the first in-person gathering with Myanmar's top diplomat since the 2021 coup.
abcnews.go.comworld3 days ago
Nigeria Ends US Contractor Role in Visa Applications Effective July 2026
The National Immigration Service ended OIS Services' role handling submissions at Nigerian visa centres in the United States. Applicants must now file directly with the embassy in Washington or consulates in New York and Atlanta.
New York Postpolitics3 days ago
New York City Cancels Meeting With Iranian U.N. Official After State Department Intervention
A scheduled meeting between New York City's international affairs office and Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations was canceled after the State Department intervened. The mayor said the request originated from Iranian officials and was recognized as an error by ci…
jpost.compolitics3 days ago
New York City officials cancel planned meeting with Iranian UN representative
A scheduled meeting between a city international affairs official and Iran's ambassador to the United Nations was called off after the State Department raised concerns. The meeting had been arranged without prior notice to federal officials.
Yonhapworld4 days ago
U.S. Urges South Korea to Avoid Disproportionate Burdens on Firms Under Revised Network Act
A State Department spokesperson on July 9 called on South Korea not to impose excessive requirements on U.S. companies as enforcement of the revised network act begins. The remarks cited concerns over content regulation and free speech.
politics3 days agoUpdated
Canada Seeks Closer Saudi Ties, Will Not Lecture From Afar
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada wants expanded economic ties with Saudi Arabia. He made the comments during the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to the kingdom in 25 years.
al-monitor.compolitics4 days ago
Iran's Foreign Minister Leaves Tehran
Iran's foreign minister left Tehran on an unspecified flight with an unknown destination. The departure occurred during reports of strikes and explosions that remain unconfirmed.
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israelnationalnews.comfinance4 days ago
Lebanon-Israel Talks Advance to Implementation Stage With Pilot Zone Launch
US officials said the framework has entered its implementation phase. The first pilot zone will launch within days, allowing the Lebanese army to assume control of territory now held by Israeli forces.
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washingtonpost.compolitics4 days ago
U.S. diplomat says U.S.-Iran talks reach critical point after military escalation
A U.S. diplomat stated that talks between the United States and Iran have reached a critical point following the largest military escalation between the two sides since a June memorandum of understanding.
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asiaone.comworld4 days ago
Analysts say Iran and U.S. used Hormuz pause to prepare for further confrontation
Economists and regional analysts described the recent lull in Strait of Hormuz fighting as a temporary window that allowed both sides to regroup. Officials from Gulf states issued statements calling for an end to attacks on shipping.
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news.google.compolitics4 days ago
Iranian and Turkish officials discuss U.S.-Iran ceasefire status
Iranian and Turkish officials held a phone call to review the status of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and other regional developments. Turkish state media reported the conversation.
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israelnationalnews.compolitics3 days agoUpdated
U.S. Blocks New York City Meeting with Iran’s UN Ambassador
The Trump administration directed a senior New York City official to cancel a scheduled meeting with Iran's ambassador to the United Nations. The intervention occurred amid U.S.-Iran military exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz. Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office confirmed the meeting d…
Euronewspolitics4 days ago
Italy Orders Expulsion of Two Russian Military Attaches Over Espionage
Italy expelled two Russian military attaches on July 7 after arrests revealed spying on military aid to Ukraine. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani cited serious interference with national security. The moves follow a 2024 espionage case involving a navy captain.
koreaherald.comworld4 days ago
South Korea and Mongolia Reach Agreement in Principle on Economic Partnership Pact
The two countries concluded key provisions of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement during a July 9 summit in Ulaanbaatar. The deal covers tariff cuts on minerals and consumer goods and opens markets to more than 90 percent of bilateral imports.
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics4 days ago
Iranian president says country will not respond to U.S. president’s rhetoric
Iran’s president stated the country will not reply to remarks made by the U.S. president at a NATO summit. The comments followed U.S. military actions on Iranian territory and the declaration that an interim agreement had ended.
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Yonhapworld4 days ago
South Korea and Mongolia Sign MOU on Renewable Energy Cooperation
South Korea and Mongolia signed a memorandum of understanding on July 9 to cooperate on renewable energy development, power infrastructure and climate policy. The agreement was reached in Ulaanbaatar during a summit between the two countries' presidents.
jns.orgpolitics4 days ago
U.S. military strikes 170 Iranian targets over two days
The U.S. military reported striking 170 Iranian targets in the past 48 hours. The strikes followed Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the collapse of a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding.
Yonhapworld4 days ago
South Korea and Mongolia Declare Golden Age of Relations at Summit
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh in Ulaanbaatar on July 9. The leaders agreed in principle on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement targeting $1 billion in annual trade by 2030.
pbs.orgpolitics4 days ago
Israel-Lebanon Deal Creates Two Pilot Zones to Test Lebanese Army Disarmament of Hezbollah
Israel and Lebanon signed an agreement last month that designates two pilot zones where the Lebanese army will test its ability to disarm Hezbollah. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the deal the start of efforts to end the conflict between the two countries.
gamereactor.eufinance4 days ago
Iran Says It Will Not Let U.S. Deal Violations Affect National Interests
Iran's foreign ministry stated that Tehran will not allow U.S. deal breaches, bullying, or baseness to impact its national interests. The statement was issued in response to recent U.S. actions.
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citynews1130.compolitics4 days ago
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as cease-fire falters
Strikes resumed between the United States and Iran hours after a June memorandum aimed at ending fighting. Officials described the truce as fragile and said further talks face resistance inside Iran.
Yonhappolitics2 days agoUpdated
China and North Korea Mark 65th Anniversary of 1961 Friendship Treaty
China observed the 65th anniversary of its 1961 friendship treaty with North Korea on July 11. North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song will lead a delegation to China through Sunday at the invitation of the Chinese Communist Party.
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deadline.compolitics4 days ago
Iran summons British Ambassador over accusations and networks
Iran summoned the British Ambassador to protest statements and activities it described as hostile. The action follows recent remarks by London officials.
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freepressjournal.inpolitics4 days ago
Seychelles presents new award to Indian prime minister during June visit
The Seychelles created a new civilian honor for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his June 27-29 visit. The certificate contained spelling errors that officials later attributed to a working draft.
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Yonhapworld4 days ago
South Korea, Andhra Pradesh Officials Meet in Seoul on Business Ties
Deputy Foreign Minister Chung Eui-hae met Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh in Seoul on July 9 to discuss cooperation and support for Korean companies in the state. Lokesh is visiting through July 11 under a Seoul exchange program.
Yonhapworld4 days ago
South Korea Seeks Phased Denuclearization and Improved Ties With North Korea
President Lee Jae Myung said South Korea will pursue phased denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and normalization of relations with North Korea. He made the remarks in an interview ahead of a state visit to Mongolia.
politics4 days ago
Australia and India prepare to sign uranium supply agreement
Officials will sign a uranium export deal during the Indian prime minister’s three-day visit. The agreement follows a 2014 civil nuclear pact that has not yet produced regular shipments.
The Independentpolitics4 days ago
Commons Committee Calls Starmer Appointment of Mandelson an Unmitigated Disaster
The Commons Foreign Affairs Committee issued a report criticizing Keir Starmer's appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington. It highlighted failures in security vetting and unanswered questions about the process. The Independent reported the findings.