In a statement released in the wake of two-day talks with US officials in Doha, Qatar, the Taliban said that the US promised to “give humanitarian assistance to Afghans” and “provide facilities for other humanitarian organizations to deliver aid.” While saying that it “welcomes” the aid, the Taliban stressed that …
Read More »Algeria bans French military aircraft from its airspace amid diplomatic row with Paris
The French military became aware of Algiers’ decision on Sunday morning when they filed another flight plan with Algerian officials but were denied overflight authorization, Colonel Pascal Ianni, a spokesman to the French Chief of the Defense Staff, told the media. France had used the route to deploy troops and …
Read More »Not stopping at ‘provocative military activity,’ US demands China halt even ‘diplomatic & economic pressure’ towards Taiwan
In the statement, United States spokesperson and former CIA intelligence officer Ned Price warned China that the US was “very concerned” by its “provocative military activity near Taiwan, which is destabilizing, risks miscalculations, and undermines regional peace and stability.” “We urge Beijing to cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure …
Read More »If Biden decides to give increased diplomatic recognition to Taiwan, he risks lighting the touchpaper to war with China
Last week Biden called Xi Jinping. My analysis of that event was that it was a political blow to Biden, as he had been pushed into it by Beijing demanding respect and leveraging contact. The political fallout of having that conversation has since been obvious domestically in America. Just the …
Read More »From protests and crashes to diplomatic incidents and Covid, here are some of the Tokyo Olympics’ craziest, most memorable moments
Whether there was joy or despair for the athletes at the center of it, every day of the Games seemed to surface more surprises, with the eyes of the world on the mid-pandemic action in a country whose people had been somewhat reluctant to host an influx of sporting entourages. …
Read More »Pelosi proposes diplomatic BOYCOTT of China’s 2022 Winter Olympics
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Read More »Wife of Belgian envoy who slapped Seoul shop worker claims diplomatic immunity to avoid charges
Xiang Xueqiu, the spouse of Ambassador Peter Lescouhier, made headlines last month after assaulting an employee at a clothing shop. The altercation reportedly occurred after the worker followed Xiang as she left the store to ensure that she hadn’t stolen the jacket that she was wearing. After realizing that the …
Read More »The diplomatic war over Covid-19: US & EU fighting ‘shameful’ campaign against Russia’s Sputnik V jab, Moscow’s UN envoy tells RT
Russia’s First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyanskiy told RT in an exclusive interview that it is “a challenging and dangerous time we are living through right now.” Recent weeks have seen Washington impose sanctions against Moscow for alleged interference in the 2020 US presidential election, and …
Read More »Quibbling over diplomatic rights for the EU and sending the navy to defend Jersey in fishing row is knee-jerk Britain at its worst
While French gunboats and British warships circle one another off the coast of Jersey as protesting fishermen bait the opposing side over disputed fishing rights, at least we can all rest easy over one niggling little problem that has been resolved amicably. The European Union ambassador to the United Kingdom, …
Read More »‘GET THE F**K OUT’: Philippines foreign secretary issues not-so-diplomatic request to China amid maritime dispute
On Monday, the Philippines issued a protest against the “belligerent” actions of Chinese vessels in waters claimed by Manila. But it appears that the country’s top diplomat felt the need to reiterate his government’s position – without the typical formalities. “China, my friend, how politely can I put it? Let …
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