diplomacy

UN chief urges US-China dialogue, warns of divisions

UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged the United States and China to engage…

Brazil’s Bolsonaro going to UN meet despite being unvaccinated

  BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazil's Covid-unvaccinated President Jair Bolsonaro said Thursday he will attend next week's United Nations conclave…

BTS issued diplomatic passports for UN session

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- K-pop sensation BTS have been granted diplomatic passports ahead of the United Nations General Assembly…

Machines not missiles on show at North Korea anniversary parade

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea put tractors and fire engines on show rather than the more usual tanks…

Qatar says Taliban show ‘pragmatism’, should be judged by actions

by Didier Lauras DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Qatar said the Taliban have demonstrated "pragmatism" and should be judged on their…

Marchers walk 7,000 steps for Canadian pair detained by China

by Michel COMTE OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- Hundreds of supporters of two Canadian men being held in China on what…

North Korea appears to have restarted nuclear reactor: UN agency

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Nuclear-armed North Korea appears to have restarted its plutonium-producing reprocessing reactor in a "deeply troubling"…

Anger after UK embassy ‘left Afghan staff details’ in Kabul

  LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- UK politicians on Friday slammed British diplomats for reportedly leaving Afghan staff's contact details…

Mysterious ‘Havana’ syndrome imperils US diplomats

by Paul HANDLEY WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A mysterious affliction dubbed "Havana Syndrome" that has brought severe headaches, nausea…

US VP Harris’ trip to Hanoi delayed due to ‘health incident’: embassy

US Vice President Kamala Harris' flight from Singapore to Vietnam was delayed by three hours Tuesday after an "anomalous health…

Beijing continues to coerce, intimidate in South China Sea: Harris

US Vice President Kamala Harris accused Beijing on Tuesday of coercion and intimidation in the hotly disputed South China Sea,…

US VP Harris vows ‘enduring engagement’ in Asia

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris vowed "enduring engagement" in Asia on Monday, offering reassurances of Washington's commitment…

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