Tag: Diplomacy
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Moscow pauses Kyiv strikes at Trump’s request until Feb 1
Russia agrees to a temporary pause on Kyiv strikes In a surprising turn amid ongoing tensions surrounding the war in Ukraine, Moscow has reportedly agreed to pause strikes on Kyiv for a week at the explicit request of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Friday that Russia had accepted the…
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Iran Signals Willingness to Talk with U.S. If Talks Avoid Duress and Missile Programme Conditions
Overview: Iran Opens Door for U.S. Engagement Under Clear Conditions In a developing diplomatic turn, Iran announced its readiness to engage in negotiations with the United States, but with explicit caveats. Tehran stressed that talks must occur without pressure and must not require concessions on Iran’s missile programme. The statement comes as regional tensions intensify…
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Zelenskyy Calls Trump’s Weeklong Truce an ‘Opportunity,’ Not an Official Agreement
Zelenskyy frames Trump’s proposal as an opportunity, not a formal pact Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the idea of a weeklong ceasefire proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump as an opportunity rather than a formal, officially agreed settlement. Speaking late Thursday from Kyiv, Zelenskyy cautioned that the proposal has not been officially accepted and…
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Iran Signals Willingness to Talk with U.S., But Sets Boundaries Ahead of Possible Diplomatic Talks
Iran Opens Door to U.S. Talks, Sets Preconditions Tehran has stated it is prepared to engage in discussions with the United States, marking a potential shift in a tense regional standoff. However, Iran’s leadership has made clear that any dialogue must occur under calm conditions and must not extend to the country’s ballistic missile program…
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Iran Signals Willingness to Talk with U.S. Amid Diplomatic Push to Avert Conflict
Iran Signals Readiness to Engage with the United States In a move aimed at cooling a brewing regional crisis, Iran stated it is prepared to engage in talks with the United States. However, officials emphasized that any dialogue must be voluntary and should not be framed as coercion or leverage to extract concessions. Importantly, Tehran…
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Zelenskyy Sees Trump’s Weeklong Truce as Opportunity, Not Official Pact
Ukraine’s Read on Trump’s Weeklong Truce Proposal Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged that U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for a weeklong truce is not yet an officially signed agreement. Still, he described the initiative as an “opportunity” for de-escalation and diplomatic maneuvering at a moment of intense regional tension. Zelenskyy’s comments suggest a nuanced balance:…
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Trump warns UK: Doing business with China could be ‘very dangerous’ as Starmer seeks to mend ties
Trump Warns UK on China Business Amid Starmer’s Diplomatic Push In a bold and controversial statement, former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly warned the United Kingdom that engaging more deeply with China could be
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Australia News LIVE: Ley Holds Leadership as Rivals Fail to Unite
Today’s Top Story: Ley Maintains Leadership Amid Fragmented Opposition In a day of tense political theatre, Prime Minister or party leader Ley tightened her grip on leadership as rivals within her circle failed to reach a united front. With party factions wrestling over who should challenge or how to frame the next move, Ley’s ability…
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What to Know About ASEAN-China Talks on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea
Background: Why a Code of Conduct Matters The discussions between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China over a Code of Conduct (COC) for the South China Sea have stretched for more than two decades. The central aim of these talks is to establish a set of binding guidelines that reduce miscalculation, deter…
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Bangladesh-Pakistan Flight Resumes After 14-Year Hiatus, Linking Dhaka and Karachi
Historic resumption of air links between Dhaka and Karachi A direct flight from Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, touched down at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi on Thursday, January 29, 2026, marking the first non-stop connection between the two South Asian neighbors in 14 years. The milestone reconnects air travel and commerce routes that had…