Tag: Foreign Affairs
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UK Ministers Accused of Embarrassing Failures in Abd el-Fattah Case: Thornberry Urges an Overseas Special Envoy
Background: The Abd el-Fattah Case and Its Fallout The case of Alaa Abd el-Fattah has become a flashpoint in UK foreign policy, raising questions about how the government handles British citizens detained abroad. Critics say the government’s approach has been faulted by delays, opaque communications, and inconsistent handling that have left families and supporters frustrated.…
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Pakistan summons UK deputy high commissioner over protest video about Army Chief Asim Munir
Diplomatic note over viral protest video Pakistan has summoned Britain’s deputy high commissioner, Matt Cannell, amid growing tensions following a video that circulated online showing a woman at a rally in the United Kingdom allegedly referencing an attack on Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir. The Pakistani government stated that it has asked for a…
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Canadian MPs Denied Entry to West Bank by Israel at Jordan Border
Canada-West Bank Travel Incident Raises Diplomatic Questions In a development affecting parliamentary diplomacy, six Canadian members of parliament, along with a delegation of 24 others, were denied entry by Israeli authorities to the occupied West Bank as they attempted to cross from Jordan. The group was part of a broader trip to the region, with…
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Six Canadian MPs Denied Entry to West Bank by Israel
Overview of the Incident In a development that has drawn quick attention from Ottawa and parliamentary circles, six Canadian Members of Parliament and a 24-person delegation were denied entry by Israeli authorities as they attempted to cross from Jordan into the occupied West Bank. The group’s goal was to advance a broader visit to the…
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Trump Expands Travel Ban: Seven More Countries Added to U.S. Ban List
Overview: A broadening of the U.S. travel ban President Donald Trump announced an expansion of the United States travel ban, extending restrictions to residents from seven additional countries. The move, already controversial, broadens the scope of the policy and adds Syria to the list of nations affected. In addition to Syria, the ban targets several…
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Christian Genocide: US War Secretary Meets Nigerian Delegation Led by Nuhu Ribadu
Overview of the Meeting The Office of the United States Secretary of War confirmed a formal meeting between the U.S. War Secretary and a Nigerian delegation led by former anti-corruption chief Nuhu Ribadu. Details released by the Assistant on Public Affairs and Advisor to the Secretary of War, Sean Parnell, indicate a substantive discussion centered…
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McEntee to Prioritize Occupied Territories Bill in Early Talks
Minister McEntee Signals Early Action on Occupied Territories Bill In a clear pledge to place policy priorities at the top of her agenda, Ireland’s new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence, Helen McEntee, said the Occupied Territories Bill will be one of the very first issues she raises with departmental officials. Speaking on RTÉ’s…
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Occupied Territories Bill: McEntee to Raise Early with Officials
New Irish Foreign Minister Signals Early Push on Occupied Territories Bill Ireland’s political spotlight is shifting to the Occupied Territories Bill as the country prepares to welcome a new lineup in the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence. Helen McEntee, who has been appointed to lead the department, indicated that the controversial legislation will…
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Helen McEntee Vows to Push Occupied Territories Bill as a Foreign Affairs Priority
New Foreign Affairs Plan Takes Shape In a move that signals a strong foreign policy emphasis, Helen McEntee, Ireland’s new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence, has stated that the Occupied Territories Bill will be among the first issues she raises with department officials. Speaking on RTÉ’s Prime Time, McEntee underscored that the bill…
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Jaishankar Meets Putin During SCO Delegation Visit to Moscow
India’s Jaishankar Meets Putin in Moscow Amid SCO Talks External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar travelled to Moscow on Tuesday for a series of bilateral meetings with key partners, culminating in a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The encounter occurred on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, where Jaishankar joined other heads…