Diplomacy

Xi Jinping warns against great-power conflict in the Gulf as China, Oman eye trade pact

Last week, China's Foreign Ministry said the country will soon be dispatching its special envoys to the Middle East to promote engagement and de-escalation.

Signed documents are held for exchange at a signing ceremony during the state visit by Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China November 2, 2026.
A mantis rests under barbed wire at a viewing point where people come to view the North Korean side of the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) dividing the two Koreas, from South Korea's Odusan Unification Observatory in Paju.

South Korean sergeant killed on border with external wounds, as tensions with North escalate

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Welcome Reception at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia, US, October 30, 2026.

Marco Rubio, Brazil's foreign minister agree to meet after high election tensions - report

Ethiopian flags flutter in the wind next to a power station at the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), built along the Blue Nile, during its inauguration, in Guba, Benishangul-Gumuz region, Ethiopia, September 9, 2025.

The Tana Forum proves that Africa’s future must be forged through economic sovereignty - opinion


Former Palestinian envoy Ashraf Dabbour detained in Lebanon over corruption claims

Dabbour was previously arrested and later released in April in connection with an international arrest warrant issued through Interpol, based on financial corruption charges brought by the PA.

A sign at Interpol headquarters, where the International Criminal Police Organization, an intergovernmental body with 196 member countries, helps police worldwide work together through cooperation, intelligence-sharing and global alerts to combat cross-border crime, in Lyon, France, June 9, 2026.

Chile, Honduras return ambassadors to Israel for first time since October 7

During his meeting with Chile's ambassador, Herzog addressed ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding the Gaza conflict and referred to the Trump Board of Peace initiative.

President Isaac Herzog is pictured with the Ambassador of Georgia to Israel, Beka Dvali on August 3, 2026.

Ceuta: The border where Spain, Morocco, Israel, and the United States converge - opinion

When a state perceives shifts in the regional balance of power, borders often become the first arena through which strategic messages are conveyed.

MIGRANTS HEAD back to Morocco after crossing into Ceuta by sea amid mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, in 2026.

Chinese embassy in Israel: Claims on Taiwan distort fact and history - opinion

The one-China principle is a basic norm in international relations and a prevailing international consensus.

 Taipei, Taiwan skyline.

As defense ties deepen, Serbia becomes one of Israel's closest allies in Europe

BEHIND THE LINES: Israel and Serbia’s current common interests and historic friendship combine to form an emerging partnership worthy of greater note.

AT A time of deep strains between Israel and several European countries, mainly related to domestic opposition to Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, the upward trajectory of the Jerusalem-Belgrade connection is of particular note, the writer suggests.

Vivian Aisen appointed new ambassador to Colombia as Israel strengthens ties with Latin America

The appointment is part of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s efforts to renew and restore relations between Israel and Colombia amid warming ties between Israel and Latin American countries.

Vivian Aisen, newly appointed to be abassador to Colombia, was previously the ambassador to Macedonia. She is seen here speaking at a joint Israeli-Macedonian event.

By mistaking delay for diplomacy, the West is again falling into Iran's negotiation trap - analysis

Every ceasefire offers Iran another opportunity to rebuild, while the West mistakes delay for diplomacy

Motorists drive their vehicles past a political billboard featuring US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz along Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 26.
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Iran disputes French claims of violence against diplomats in Tehran

Paris swiftly dismissed the Iranian official's comments, which were reported by state media, and has warned that there will be consequences over the incident.

[FILE PHOTO] French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot arrives to attend the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, July 14, 2026.

A rare chance for peace between Israel and Lebanon must not be missed - opinion

We write this from opposite sides of a border that has too often been defined by fear, conflict, and missed opportunities. Our experiences are different, but our hope is shared.

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 21, 2026.

French diplomats were detained for breaking Iran's laws, Araghchi tells France FM Barrot in call

The Iranian Foreign Minister's Telegram channel shared a statement claiming that both diplomats acted in an "unconventional and inconsistent manner compared with how foreign officials should act."

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi speaks at a weekly news conference in Tehran, Iran, on March 16, 2026.