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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 […]