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Syria’s Foreign Minister: Rebuilding a nation after al-Assad’s fall | Syria’s War

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Syria’s Foreign Minister: Rebuilding a nation after al-Assad’s fall | Syria’s War

Asaad al-Shaibani discusses Syria’s path to democracy, rebuilding trust, lifting sanctions, and avoiding new conflicts. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani discusses the nation’s challenges following the fall of the Assad regime. Tasked with rebuilding trust both domestically and internationally, al-Shaibani outlines plans to foster democracy, dissolve military factions, … Read more

Is the US willing to take action against foreign powers fuelling Sudan war? | Sudan war

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Is the US willing to take action against foreign powers fuelling Sudan war? | Sudan war

The conflict in Sudan has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced 12 million. US President Joe Biden is pushing for a ceasefire. But what can he realistically achieve in the time before Donald Trump takes office on January 20? And is the US willing to take decisive action against foreign powers fuelling the … Read more

How will Donald Trump’s cabinet picks affect his foreign policy? | US Election 2024

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How will Donald Trump’s cabinet picks affect his foreign policy? | US Election 2024

The US president-elect nominates controversial figures for key posts. Donald Trump is set to begin his second term with daunting foreign policy challenges, including several wars overseas. He’s said he’ll end the fighting in Ukraine on his first day, but hasn’t explained how. His plans regarding Gaza and Lebanon are just as vague. And the … Read more

South China Sea: new Philippine laws that sparked Beijing’s fury to ‘stress’ foreign ships

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South China Sea: new Philippine laws that sparked Beijing’s fury to ‘stress’ foreign ships

In a move that has sent ripples through the South China Sea, the Philippines has enacted two new laws aimed at clarifying maritime routes. Officials insist these measures are not about expanding territory, but observers warn that foreign vessels may soon face “stresses” as they adapt to Manila’s newly defined sea lanes. The Maritime Zones … Read more

Qatar has suspended mediation efforts on Gaza, Foreign Ministry says

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Qatar has suspended mediation efforts on Gaza, Foreign Ministry says

The move comes amid growing frustration with lack of progress on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Qatar says it has suspended its mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel until the parties show “their willingness and seriousness” to end the war in Gaza. In a statement on X on Saturday, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign … Read more

Next Gen Diplomacy: Foreign Policy & Elections | Elections

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Next Gen Diplomacy: Foreign Policy & Elections | Elections

What do young people truly think about the US’s role in the world today? Are they more idealistic than older generations? Do they hold the answers to solving today’s global challenges? A discussion on US foreign policy ahead of the elections, by the people of today who want to change tomorrow. This special election episode … Read more

Why does the Israeli army get away with killing foreign activists? | Israel-Palestine conflict

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Why does the Israeli army get away with killing foreign activists? | Israel-Palestine conflict

Investigations into Israeli soldiers’ attacks on civilians rarely lead to prosecutions. The killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old American-Turkish activist in the occupied West Bank, has once again brought a troubling issue into the spotlight: Israeli forces targeting civilians. Despite international condemnation and calls for justice, questions linger about whether anyone will be held … Read more

China supports Iran in defending security, says foreign minister

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China supports Iran in defending security, says foreign minister

China supports Iran in defending its “sovereignty, security and national dignity,” Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi told Iran’s acting foreign minister in a phone call on Sunday, according to a statement by China’s foreign ministry. In the phone call, Wang repeated Beijing’s denunciation of the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July … Read more

EU to boycott Hungary’s foreign affairs summit – POLITICO

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EU to boycott Hungary’s foreign affairs summit – POLITICO

Enter Josep Borrell. The EU’s foreign policy chief will summon the ministers to a “formal” foreign affairs council at the same time as Orbán’s summit, according to three EU diplomats with direct knowledge of the plan and who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the move. It comes after Hungary’s envoy to the … Read more

What does Georgia’s foreign influence bill mean for its bid to join the EU? | TV Shows

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What does Georgia’s foreign influence bill mean for its bid to join the EU? | TV Shows

Protesters took to the streets in Tblisi after Georgia’s Parliament approved ‘foreign agents’ law. Georgia’s Parliament has signed off on a controversial bill, sparking outrage in the capital. In April, the government announced it was reviving legislation that would require media and nongovernmental organisations to register themselves as foreign agents if they receive more than … Read more

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