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Makakův diplomatický triumf v . tvrdá realita | 21 . 2 . 2026 | Bohumil Kartous

blisty.cz

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Makakův diplomatický triumf v . tvrdá realita | 21 . 2 . 2026 | Bohumil Kartous

Published: 20260221T161500Z

Belarus opposition figure urges EU dialogue with Lukashenko

DW News

1 day ago

Belarus opposition figure urges EU dialogue with Lukashenko

Maria Kolesnikova called on European leaders to reopen diplomatic channels with Alexander Lukashenko. She said such a move seemed the only way to ease the plight of political prisoners and their families.

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Epstein Links Threaten Norway’s Global Image

Foreign Policy

1 day ago

Epstein Links Threaten Norway’s Global Image

The country parlayed a reputation for probity into diplomatic currency. Now that’s in tatters.

Trump diplomatic blitz exposes a misunderstanding of peacemaking

theconversation.com

2 days ago

Trump diplomatic blitz exposes a misunderstanding of peacemaking

Published: 20260219T194500Z

Iran-US tensions mount as carrier nears Mideast

France 24

3 days ago

Iran-US tensions mount as carrier nears Mideast

Iran's atomic energy chief says no country can deprive the Islamic republic of its right to nuclear enrichment after US President Donald Trump again hinted at military action. It comes after the second round of Oman-mediated talks between Tehran and Washington in Geneva on Tuesday. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said the president was still hoping for a diplomatic solution with Tehran, but after sending the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and escort battleships to the Gulf in January, there are reports that a second carrier is on its way to Middle East Waters. Catherine Viette has more.

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Circumcision for religious reasons: How is it done, and what does the law say?

Euronews

3 days ago

Circumcision for religious reasons: How is it done, and what does the law say?

An investigation into three mohelim in Antwerp has prompted a diplomatic row between Brussels and Washington. What are the rules in Belgium, and further afield? And how has the religious community responded?

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US Iran Latest: Diplomatic Window Closing, UN Atomic Watchdog Says | The Pulse 2/19

Bloomberg

3 days ago

US Iran Latest: Diplomatic Window Closing, UN Atomic Watchdog Says | The Pulse 2/19

"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Jim Reid, Deutsche Bank, Head of Global Macro and Thematic Research; Evy Hambro, BlackRock, Global Head of Thematic and Sector Investing; Rafael Grossi, International Atomic Energy Agency, Director-General; Tina Fordham, Fordham Global Foresights, Founder and Geopolitical Strategist. (Source: Bloomberg)

US - Iran news : Trump dials up pressure amid diplomatic talks

dw.com

3 days ago

US - Iran news : Trump dials up pressure amid diplomatic talks

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Iran Diplomatic Chess Move : Uranium Transfer to Russia Amid Persian Gulf Tensions

openthemagazine.com

3 days ago

Iran Diplomatic Chess Move : Uranium Transfer to Russia Amid Persian Gulf Tensions

Published: 20260219T100000Z

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DW News

3 days ago

US-Iran news: Trump dials up pressure amid diplomatic talks

The White House said there are many "reasons and arguments that one could make for a strike against Iran" but that diplomacy is always the first option. It comes as the US rapidly builds up a military presence near Iran.

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White House urges Iran to strike deal as Trump renews military threat

France 24

3 days ago

White House urges Iran to strike deal as Trump renews military threat

The White House warned Iran it would be “wise” to reach a deal with the United States, as President Donald Trump again raised the prospect of military action amid renewed, Oman-mediated talks. The remarks come as tensions remain high following recent protests and a fragile diplomatic push between Tehran and Washington.

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How a Low-Key Norwegian Became Epstein’s Top Diplomatic Fixer

Bloomberg

4 days ago

How a Low-Key Norwegian Became Epstein’s Top Diplomatic Fixer

Jeffrey Epstein left little doubt about the value he placed on a Norwegian diplomat and his ambassador wife to tap a network of officials with ties to the United Nations and the Nobel Peace Prize.

Chinese missions in Vietnam and Singapore warn citizens to stay away from gambling

South China Morning Post

4 days ago

Chinese missions in Vietnam and Singapore warn citizens to stay away from gambling

Two Chinese diplomatic missions in Southeast Asia have issued warnings urging citizens to stay away from gambling following two deaths allegedly linked to financial losses. The Chinese consulate in Da Nang, Vietnam said in a statement on Monday that cross-border gambling was a criminal offence in China and citizens found to be involved would be “held legally accountable in accordance with the law”. It also warned that consular protection could not be provided to a Chinese citizen under threat...

US - Iran talks reveal diplomatic gaps despite progress

jpost.com

4 days ago

US - Iran talks reveal diplomatic gaps despite progress

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Balancing act: How Modi’s strategic diplomacy boosts India’s influence

France 24

5 days ago

Balancing act: How Modi’s strategic diplomacy boosts India’s influence

Narendra Modi has made India a diplomatic swing power, forging ties with both Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump while courting Europe and championing the Global South. Refusing to condemn Moscow and continuing to buy Russian oil, New Delhi’s “multi-alignment” strategy boosts its global clout – but is drawing mounting pressure from Washington.

Euronews

5 days ago

Why do Iran and the US choose Switzerland as common ground for talks?

Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, Switzerland has played a pivotal diplomatic role, serving as a conduit for exchanging documents and proposals when direct communication between Washington and Tehran was limited or nonexistent.

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Belgium summons US ambassador over claims of antisemitism in rare diplomatic row

South China Morning Post

5 days ago

Belgium summons US ambassador over claims of antisemitism in rare diplomatic row

Belgium summoned the US ambassador on Tuesday over a social media post where he accused the country of antisemitic persecution of Jewish Belgians, the kingdom’s foreign minister said. “Labelling Belgium as antisemitic is not just wrong, it’s dangerous disinformation that undermines the real fight against hatred,” Belgian foreign minister Maxime Prevot said in a social media post on Monday. The summons is a rare move between staunch allies. “An ambassador accredited to Belgium has a...

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Al Jazeera

5 days ago

Philippines rebukes China embassy over ‘coercive’ warning of job losses

Diplomatic dispute escalates as Beijing and Manila present competing narratives over the South China Sea.

Why the harsh words between China and India over a remote, inhospitable valley?

South China Morning Post

5 days ago

Why the harsh words between China and India over a remote, inhospitable valley?

Not far from the fringe of the disputed Kashmir region between India and Pakistan, in a remote valley to the north of the Karakoram mountain range, China’s road building programme has encountered another tough diplomatic posture from New Delhi. In January, India’s external affairs ministry said the stretch was “Indian territory” and that it had “consistently protested with the Chinese side against attempts to alter the ground reality”. Beijing responded that the area “belongs to China”, adding...

Euronews

6 days ago

Aliyev says Russia 'deliberately attacked' Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv

In a direct statement at the Munich Security Conference, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev declared that Russia “deliberately attacked” the Azerbaijani embassy and its infrastructure in Ukraine even after Baku supplied Moscow with the coordinates of its diplomatic missions.

US diplomatic overload is at crisis levels

The Hill

6 days ago

US diplomatic overload is at crisis levels

Worse, the Trump administration is relying on a single, highly inexperienced team to oversee three of these negotiations.

Western pressure on Russian oil trade brings Indonesia into focus

South China Morning Post

6 days ago

Western pressure on Russian oil trade brings Indonesia into focus

As Western pressure tightens on traditional buyers of Russian crude, analysts say Indonesia’s status as a fast-growing net oil importer with limited fiscal headroom could position it as a potential new market for Moscow’s discounted supplies. But any shift towards Russian barrels would carry diplomatic risks, they add, particularly as Jakarta seeks to conclude sensitive trade negotiations with Washington and avoid complicating ties with the US and its allies. Indonesia has already come under...

Hope for India - Bangladesh ties in Tarique Rahman development pitch : diplomatic sources

thehindu.com

7 days ago

Hope for India - Bangladesh ties in Tarique Rahman development pitch : diplomatic sources

Published: 20260215T171500Z

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47 years after Iran’s revolution, Washington still has no strategy

The Hill

8 days ago

47 years after Iran’s revolution, Washington still has no strategy

The United States and Iran are unable to bridge the gap between their red lines, resulting in a diplomatic deadlock and a potential for miscalculation leading to conflict.

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