Japan Strengthens Africa Engagement with Angola Visit
I’ve wrapped up my schedule in Angola, the second country on my Africa trip. Angola is a country located in southern Africa, facing the Atlantic Ocean. It is the world’s…
Germany says US troop withdrawal was ‘foreseeable’ amid Iran spat
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius says it was “foreseeable” that the United States would withdraw its troops from Europe, including from Germany. – The US military said it’s planning to…
The Republic of Sales: Where Everything Has a Price
“When a nation declares itself a market, everything it holds quietly goes up for sale—its sovereignty, its culture, its moral values, its resources, its public health, its future, its identity,…
Britain to create anti-Russian naval force
Britain and other north European states will create naval force outside of NATO to counter Russia, first sea lord and chief of naval staff in the UK, General Gwyn Jenkins,…
Ukraine rolls out army reform, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine is launching an “army reform“, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday, announcing plans to increase wages for the military, strengthen the contract system and consider a phased discharge of…
Mali Crisis Exposes Cracks in Russia’s African Security Empire
The weekend offensive that swept across Mali in late April 2026 has delivered one of the sharpest blows yet to the ruling military junta and, by extension, to Russia’s carefully…
Slovakia Reaffirms Commitment to Strong, United European Union
Today marks 22 years since Slovakia joined the European Union. It was one of the most important milestones in our modern history. We became part of a community built on…
Mongolia, Japan Commit to Expanding High-Level Exchanges
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs G. Amartuvshin received members of the Japan–Mongolia Parliamentary Friendship Group of the House of Representatives of Japan on April 30, 2026. Deputy Minister G. Amartuvshin…
France Boosts Cyber Defences Amid Rising Attack Threats
We must strengthen the protection of our systems in the face of the proliferation of cyberattacks. Each State service is assigned clear responsibilities in cybersecurity matters. The State’s cyber and…
Luxon Discusses Gulf Stability with Haitham bin Tariq
Stability in the Gulf is vital as we seek to reduce the pressure Kiwis are feeling at the pump – pain that is hurting people all across the world. Yesterday,…