Category : Diplomatic Relations


India Hopes Hormuz Traffic Eases Energy Bottlenecks

India's NSA Ajit Doval says reopening of Strait of Hormuz would ease supply chain bottlenecks for fertilizers and energy, as 35 commodity carriers transited on Monday, a record since the Middle East war began.

Kenya Health Minister in Contempt Over Ebola Facility

Kenya's high court found Health Minister Aden Duale in contempt for continuing construction of an Ebola facility for US patients despite a court order to stop. The facility at Laikipia Air Base has sparked deadly protests.

Rubio to Visit UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain for Iran Deal Talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain this week to discuss the preliminary Iran accord with Gulf allies, addressing concerns over a $300 billion reconstruction fund and Iran's missile program.

Saudi Arabia Urges Responsible AI Governance at UN

Saudi Arabia, speaking for the Arab Group at the UN, stressed the need for responsible AI governance, international cooperation, and ethical frameworks to advance sustainable development and address risks like misinformation and deepfakes.

Saudi Envoy Meets Lebanese PM, Exports Resume

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam met Saudi Ambassador Fahd Al-Dosari in Beirut on Saturday. The meeting coincided with the first shipment of Lebanese exports to Saudi Arabia since the ban was lifted.

Pope Leo XIV Exalts St. Cabrini as Migrant Care Model

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday exalted the first American saint, Mother Frances Cabrini, as a model for Christians to care for migrants, visiting her birthplace in northern Italy and urging young people to learn about her life.

US-Iran Talks Yield Lebanon De-Confliction Cell

Mediators Pakistan and Qatar announce a new de-confliction cell between parties and Lebanese authorities after US-Iran talks in Switzerland, aiming to prevent renewed fighting in Lebanon.

Iran, US to Hold Technical Talks in Switzerland on MoU

Technical talks between Iran and the US on implementing their memorandum of understanding will begin in Switzerland on Monday, with Iran's delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, ISNA reports.

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