Diplomacy

Brazil Keeps Opening Slot At UN General Debate, United States Remains Second

Brazil has opened the UN General Debate for decades, with the United States traditionally speaking second as host.

Israel Recommends Barring UK Charities And Activists, Widening Diplomatic Rift

A September 8 Israeli ministry letter recommends denying entry to staff from Oxfam, Save the Children and pro‑Palestine groups after the UK

Trump Visits Ireland, Puts Dublin Diplomacy and Security on Alert

President Trump began a two-day visit to Ireland with a courtesy call on President Catherine Connolly.

Algeria Cuts Diplomatic Ties With UAE, Orders Ambassador Out in 48 Hours

Algeria severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, accusing Abu Dhabi of interference.

Trump Envoys Bring Peace Proposal to Putin and Zelensky in Moscow and Kyiv

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff landed in Moscow to present a US proposal and will travel to Kyiv on Sunday for talks with Ukraine.

EU Deadlock Leaves Israel Sanctions And Ukraine Aid Stalled After Wicklow Talks

Ministers in Wicklow failed to agree on trade curbs linked to Israeli settlements or extra air defence for Ukraine.

Nigeria Sends Formal Condolences After Nepal Landslides And Floods

Nigeria's Federal Government has expressed sympathy to the government and people of Nepal after devastating landslides and flash floods.

Russia Withdraws Ambassador Andrey Kelin From London Over UK Support for Ukraine

The Russian embassy says Andrey Kelin left on 21 July after seven years in post. Moscow warned of “consequences” after reports of British-made drones.

UK Diplomats Lose Hardship Bonus for Buenos Aires Posting

British diplomats in Buenos Aires and five other cities will no longer receive hardship payments for working in difficult locations.

Benjamin Netanyahu’s ‘Islamic Republic of Britain’ Remark Draws UK Rebuke

Benjamin Netanyahu has drawn criticism after describing the UK as “the Islamic republic of Britain” during an interview, prompting the Foreign Office to raise the comments with Israel.

Vance Says US Making Progress With Iran Talks but Warns Conflict Is Far From Over

US Vice President JD Vance says negotiations with Iran have made progress but cautions the conflict remains unresolved as the Trump administration continues diplomatic and military efforts.

Iran's Overlapping Power Centers Make Enforcing a U.S. Ceasefire Harder

Iran's fragmented authority, from the Supreme Leader to the Revolutionary Guards, complicates enforcing any ceasefire with the U.S.

Nigeria Congratulates Colombia’s President-Elect, Cites Shared Commitment To Democracy

Nigeria congratulated Colombia’s president-elect, saying both countries share commitments to democracy, peace and sustainable development.