World Food Program terminates all staff contracts in Houthi-held Yemen
The World Food Program is ending the contracts of all 365 staff in Houthi-controlled Yemen, a UN official told on Thursday, effectively ending operations in a zone gravely afflicted by…
Russia urges US-Iran talks, warns against use of force
Russia said on Thursday that there was still room for negotiation between Iran and the United States and warned that any use of force against Tehran would have dangerous consequences…
Russia and Ukraine carry out new exchange of war dead
Russia and Ukraine said on Thursday that they had carried out the latest exchange of their war dead. – Russia handed Ukraine 1,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers. – Kyiv had…
Syrian president visits Russia for second time in four months
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed al-Sharaa, on Wednesday to discuss Syria’s reconstruction, bilateral cooperation, and Moscow’s role in the country. – This was Al-Sharaa’s second…
Rubio says US may join new Russia-Ukraine talks
The United States may join new talks this week between warring foes Russia and Ukraine, with territory the remaining but major point of contention. – Teams from Ukraine and Russia…
EU and Viet Nam Reinforce Partnership Built on Trust and Shared Ambitions
Today, we open a new chapter in EU-Viet Nam relations. We are deepening our partnership, based on mutual respect and shared ambitions. The EU and Viet Nam are reliable and…
China’s Xi Jinping, UK’s Kier Starmer agree to deepen economic ties
The United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in the first trip of its kind by a British leader in eight years.…
Lula: Latin America and the Caribbean Can Build an Autonomous Path to Global Integration
I had a productive meeting with the President of Panama, Jose Raul Mulino. In less than two years, this is the 6th time we have met. This is a sign…
ADB Appoints F. Cleo Kawawaki as Director General of Strategic Fundraising
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed F. Cleo Kawawaki as Director General of Strategic Fundraising. Ms. Kawawaki will lead ADB’s strategic fundraising and resource mobilization for new trust funds,…
Panama–Bolivia Presidential Meeting Reaffirms Commitment to Cooperation and Development
The bilateral meeting between presidents Jose Raul Mulino and Rodrigo Paz Pereira reaffirms that close diplomacy generates development. They addressed economic cooperation, trade and regional coordination, strengthening ties of friendship…