Rubio tells Ethiopia’s Abiy that countries must respect neighbors’ sovereignty
The top US diplomat on Wednesday told Ethiopia’s prime minister that all sides need to de-escalate amid heightened tensions and clashes with Eritrea. – Secretary of State Marco Rubio told…
Colombia and US Seek to Expand Trade Ties and Attract New Investment
My government and that of President Donald Trump are determined to harness the full potential of the trade relationship between Colombia and the United States to open new opportunities for…
French navy chief sees no threat to US catapult supply for future carrier
The US has not yet decided whether to abandon the electromagnetic launch system for aircraft carriers, France’s navy chief said on Wednesday, two months after President Donald Trump ordered the…
Denmark says US resource exploration in Greenland must respect local laws
Denmark’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday if the US wished to explore Greenland’s resources, it would have to do so within the framework of the Arctic island’s legislation, adding that…
North Korea says tests two types of submarine-launched cruise missiles
North Korea said it had tested two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday to verify its navy’s mission capabilities and the reliability of its war deterrent, state media…
Russia’s Lavrov, China’s Wang discuss cooperation, Ukraine, Iran at Asia security meeting
The Russian and Chinese foreign ministers discussed the state of bilateral cooperation as well as the crises in Ukraine and Iran during an Asia security meeting, the Russian Foreign Ministry…
US floats unfreezing some Russian assets to restart Ukraine peace talks
The United States has proposed that European countries unfreeze some Russian sovereign assets immobilised after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and transfer them to a vehicle overseen by Washington in an…
UK government to provide £17 million for Chornobyl plant repairs
The British government said on Thursday it will provide £17 million ($22.45 million) in funding for repairs to the Chornobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine damaged by a Russian…
Ukraine says SpaceX hampers drones for attack and defence, as US ties fray
Ukraine said Elon Musk’s SpaceX had restricted Starlink services on Wednesday, hampering the country’s attack and air-defence drone missions as worsening ties with Washington fuel concerns over US battlefield support.…
UN peacekeeping chief says talks on future of Lebanon mission must begin soon
UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix on Wednesday urged the UN Security Council to begin negotiations on the future of peacekeepers deployed in Lebanon, as Beirut campaigns for an extension to…