Tag: Diplomacy
US moves to reengage Europe in person after Trump snubs
WASHINGTON — America's top diplomat is heading to Europe next week as the Biden administration moves to restore closer U.S. ties with European and...
Canada: Detained Canadians to go on trial in China shortly
TORONTO — The Canadian government confirmed Wednesday that China will soon begin trials for two Canadians who were arrested two years ago in apparent...
Troubled US-China ties face new test in Alaska meeting
WASHINGTON — The United States and China will face a new test in their increasingly troubled relations when top officials from both countries meet...
EXPLAINER: NKorea’s anger to US may actually be an overture
SEOUL, South Korea — After giving the Biden administration the silent treatment for two months, North Korea this week marshalled two powerful women to...
Russia hosts Afghan peace conference, hoping to boost talks
MOSCOW — Russia hosted a peace conference for Afghanistan on Thursday, bringing together government representatives and their Taliban adversaries along with international observers in...
Despite ties, UAE stays clear of Netanyahu election maneuver
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — As Israel heads to the polls next week for the fourth time in two years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
Envoy protests mandated virus tests for foreigners in Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea — Britain’s ambassador to South Korea on Thursday criticized South Korean health authorities for mandating coronavirus tests on all foreign workers...
Top US officials weigh North Korea options in talks in Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea — Fresh off a stop in Tokyo, President Joe Biden’s top diplomat and defense chief traveled to South Korea on Wednesday,...
EXPLAINER: Stakes high as Moscow opens 1st of 3 Afghan meets
ISLAMABAD — Russia is to host on Thursday the first of three international conferences aimed at jump-starting a stalled Afghanistan peace process ahead of...
UK foreign secretary: Democracy in retreat around the world
LONDON — Democracy is “in retreat” globally and facing the greatest threat since the end of the Cold War, Britain’s Foreign Secretary said Wednesday...
