Diplomatic Archives

‘Abundance of caution’: NYPD boosts security across NYC as US makes direct entry in Israel-Iran conflict; steps up protection of cultural and diplomatic sites

NYPD (Image credits: ANI) The New York City Police Department (NYPD) announced Sunday that it is deploying additional resources across various sites in NYC after the US launched strikes on Iran’s three nuclear enrichment facilities.With the US now involved, concerns are growing about security in major US cities as Iran responded with fury to the […]

‘Diplomatic intervention’: Pakistan nominates Donald Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize; cites role in India-Pakistan crisis

Pakistan has nominated US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, crediting his “decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership” during the recent crisis between India and Pakistan. The announcement was made in a post on social media platform X, where Pakistani officials said Trump played a key role in defusing tensions between the […]

EU chief pushes for diplomatic solution to Israel-Iran crisis in call with Netanyahu

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a diplomatic solution to address Iran’s nuclear threat during a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, while supporting Israel’s right to self-defense.Speaking at a G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, von der Leyen emphasised that a negotiated solution would be “the best […]

Pope Leo XIV, JD Vance meet ahead of US-led diplomatic flurry to reach ceasefire in Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV meets US vice-president JD Vance (Image: AP) Two high-profile Catholics, Pope Leo XIV and US Vice President JD Vance, were meeting Monday ahead of a flurry of US-led diplomatic efforts to make progress on a ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine. Vance’s motorcade was seen entering Vatican City just after 7.30 am.Vance, […]

China’s Xi meets Malaysian leaders in diplomatic charm offensive |

President Xi Jinping’s Southeast Asia tour, including a visit to Malaysia, aims to strengthen China’s position as a reliable partner amid global trade tensions. Xi’s visit emphasizes regional solidarity and economic cooperation, particularly in light of US tariffs impacting ASEAN nations. China seeks to promote stability and development, positioning itself as an alternative to protectionist […]

Ahead of nuclear talks, Germany calls for a ‘diplomatic solution’ between Iran and US

Donald Trump and Ali Khamenei (AP file photo)Donald Trump and Ali Khamenei (AP file photo) Longtime adversaries Iran and the US are set to hold talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme this Saturday, in which Germany has urged for a “diplomatic solution”. In a conference on Friday, German foreign ministry spokesman Christian Wagner stressed the need […]

JD Vance to accompany Usha Vance on Greenland visit amid escalating diplomatic strain

File photo of US Vice President JD Vance with his wife Usha Vance (Pic credit: AP) US Vice President JD Vance announced Tuesday that he would accompany his wife, Usha Vance, on her upcoming visit to Greenland, intensifying pressure on the autonomous Danish territory that President Donald Trump has expressed interest in acquiring.Vance, a vocal […]