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Australia, Solomon Islands vows stronger ties, criticise China's Pacific missile test - Reuters
Australia, Solomon Islands vows stronger ties, criticise China's Pacific missile test Reuters
July 7, 2026Chinese foreign minister to visit Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway - Reuters
Chinese foreign minister to visit Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway Reuters
June 30, 2026Russia's Lavrov contradicts Rubio, calls for clarity on US mediation role - Reuters
Russia's Lavrov contradicts Rubio, calls for clarity on US mediation role Reuters
June 26, 2026US VP Vance arrives in Switzerland for peace talks with Iran - Reuters
US VP Vance arrives in Switzerland for peace talks with Iran Reuters
June 21, 2026Trump envoy, Iranian minister head to Switzerland for talks - Reuters
Trump envoy, Iranian minister head to Switzerland for talks Reuters
June 20, 2026Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7
The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.
June 19, 2026Vance warns Israeli critics over Iran deal: Trump is your only ally - Reuters
Vance warns Israeli critics over Iran deal: Trump is your only ally Reuters
June 18, 2026The 14-point U.S.-Iran pact as read by U.S. official - Reuters
The 14-point U.S.-Iran pact as read by U.S. official Reuters
June 17, 2026Nepal's foreign minister visits China after calling on regional rival India - Reuters
Nepal's foreign minister visits China after calling on regional rival India Reuters
June 16, 2026US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear - Reuters
US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear Reuters
June 14, 2026US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump
Before the US president's comments, Iran expressed caution about the exact timing.
June 13, 2026Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions - Reuters
Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions Reuters
June 11, 2026Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'
The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.
June 11, 2026Trump warned Netanyahu against renewed Iran war, Axios reports - Reuters
Trump warned Netanyahu against renewed Iran war, Axios reports Reuters
June 8, 2026Watch: Why is China's Xi Jinping visiting North Korea?
The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years.
June 8, 2026Germany sees window opening for talks between Europe and Russia - Reuters
Germany sees window opening for talks between Europe and Russia Reuters
June 3, 2026Trump says no Israeli troops will go to Beirut after call with Netanyahu - Reuters
Trump says no Israeli troops will go to Beirut after call with Netanyahu Reuters
June 1, 2026Explainer: Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like Venezuela - Reuters
Explainer: Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like Venezuela Reuters
May 23, 2026Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran - Reuters
Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran Reuters
May 21, 2026No deal, no exit: How US-Iran standoff risks fresh conflict - Reuters
No deal, no exit: How US-Iran standoff risks fresh conflict Reuters
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Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7
Italy's prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has said she is astonished after President Donald Trump told Italian TV she had "begged" him for a picture with her, in comments that have provoked an open row
Diplomatic Jigsaw: Nepal Navigates Between China and India
Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal recently met with China's top diplomat Wang Yi, marking his first visit to China since his party's election victory in March. This diplomatic engagement comes r
Diplomatic Shifts: Nepal's Balancing Act Between China and India
Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal recently embarked on a diplomatic visit to China, meeting with the country's leading diplomat Wang Yi. This marks Khanal's inaugural visit to the influential ne
Nepal’s foreign minister visits China after calling on regional rival India
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China has always placed Nepal at the forefront of its "neighbourhood diplomacy". PHOTO: REUTERS Pu
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WASHINGTON/DUBAI – U.S. and Pakistani leaders forecast a Sunday signing of a long-elusive framework agreement to end fighting between the United States and Iran, but Tehran cast doubt over the timing
Trump warned Netanyahu against renewed Iran war, Axios reports
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Watch: Why is China's Xi Jinping visiting North Korea?
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has landed in North Korea, in his first official visit since 2019. The trip comes as Beijing is trying to reassert sway over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable p
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Starmer and Trump speak for first time since president's Iran criticism
Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have spoken for the first time since the US president angrily criticised the UK's Iran response. No 10 released limited details of the call, saying the two leaders d
Labour MPs urge Starmer to ‘stick to what we believe is right’ in face of Trump fury over Iran
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Saudi Arabia warns Iran of retaliation if kingdom is targeted
Saudi Arabia has warned Iran for the first time that it will be forced to retaliate if the kingdom or its energy facilities are targeted, according to sources cited by Reuters. The message was convey
Saudi warns Iran against attacks, threatens retaliation
Saudi Arabia has warned Iran against carrying out attacks on the kingdom, saying continued strikes on its territory or energy infrastructure could prompt retaliation, four sources familiar with the ma
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China condemns attacks on Iran, urges ceasefire and talks
East Asia On Sunday (Mar 1), China's embassy in Israel issued a notice advising Chinese citizens in Israel to evacuate to safer areas within the country as soon as possible or to leave for Egypt via