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Diplomatic News

South Korea, Japan and China diplomats pledge to renew cooperation in Seoul Summit after four-year hiatus

China, Japan, and South Korea have agreed to revive cooperation and facilitate a leaders' summit, possibly next year, aiming to alleviate regional tensions among the neighboring countries.

US and China agree to restore high-level military communication as Biden and Xi hold ‘constructive’ talks

Biden and Xi agreed to restore high-level military communication and engage in discussions on AI, drug control, and military affairs.

Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid dispute over killing of Sikh activist

Canada has withdrawn 41 of its diplomats from India after the Indian government declared its intention to revoke their diplomatic immunity.

Saudi Arabia and Israel ‘getting closer’ to normalizing relations

Saudi Arabia and Israel expressed growing optimism about their path towards a historic normalization of relations as U.S. President Joe Biden continued to aim for this diplomatic victory to reshape the Middle East

North Korea’s Kim meets Putin in rare visit to Russia

The two leaders discussed a wide range of topics, including military cooperation, the ongoing Ukraine war, and potential Russian support for North Korea's satellite program.

G-20 summit: Ambitious rail and shipping project unveiled connecting India to Middle East and Europe

A multinational rail and shipping project connecting India with the Middle East and Europe was announced on the sidelines of the G20 summit in New Delhi and is seen as a challenge to China's economic aspirations in the area.

Biden and Modi hail ‘defining partnership’ as US and India sign major defense, tech agreements

US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated a new chapter in their countries' relationship during Modi's visit to the White House

Xi unveils grand regional development plan at China-Central Asia Summit 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping and leaders of Central Asian states have signed a pivotal declaration, emphasizing their commitment to supporting each other and strengthening ties.

China to send special envoy to Ukraine to mediate peace talks, Xi tells Zelenskyy

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Wednesday that China would send a special envoy for Eurasian issues to Ukraine and other countries in order to conduct extensive talks with all parties involved on the political settlement of the Ukraine...

Saudi Arabia holds talks with Houthis to revive ceasefire and resolve Yemen conflict

Saudi and Houthi leaders met for the first time in public in the Houthi-held capital, Sana’a, to resolve the crisis

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Storms cause flooding in Switzerland, Italy and France as wildfires rage in Turkey and Greece

Extreme weather across Europe has caused four deaths in storms in Switzerland and northern Italy, while wildfires have forced evacuations in Greece and Turkey.