Russia FM in Guinea amid Africa influence boost

Russia FM in Guinea amid Africa influence boost

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived on Monday in Guinea, his ministry said, the first trip by Moscow's top diplomat to the West African country since 2013. Russia, which has seen its relations with the West plummet after it sent troops into Ukraine in 2022, has sought to boost its influence in Africa in recent years. Russia's foreign ministry announced the visit on the Telegram social media […]

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Zelensky to participate at G7 summit in Italy: spokesman

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky will participate in the upcoming G7 summit in Italy either online or in person, his spokesman told state media Monday. A key agenda item of the summit to be held in southern Italy from June 13 to 15 will be ways to use profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, which has been urging allies for more military help. "Unfortunately, I cannot confirm […]

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Arab leaders meet for Middle East peace talks

Leaders of the 22-member Arab League are hoping to agree how to end the conflict between Hamas and Israel, at a summit in Bahrain on Thursday. Confidence is high that a meaningful plan, with all members in agreement, will be the outcome.

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UN official stresses need fora more inclusive political process in Libya

The outgoing head of the UN support mission in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, in conversation with UN News said a breakthrough in Libya cannot be achieved if leaders continue to monopolise the political process.

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Israel’s invasion of Rafah will not eliminate Hamas or end the war. So, what is Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan?

By Ian Parmeter, Australian National University The Gaza war has now entered its eighth month and a resolution to the conflict still seems far off. Israel claims to have killed 13,000 Hamas militants so far. If that figure is correct, one can assume the number of wounded or incapacitated militants is at least twice or maybe three times that number. Prior to the war breaking out, […]

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EU leader to confront China’s unfair trade practices

Perceived trade imbalances are set to be top of the agenda during today's meetings between China's President and European Union leaders. Xi Jinping is in Paris for a trilateral with the French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Blinken in Shanghai as he kicks off China tour

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Shanghai where he willl meet with business leaders before heading to Beijing for talks on Friday with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and a likely meeting with President Xi Jinping. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

April 25, 2024 44

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Diplomatic efforts intensify as Israel threatens retaliation

Diplomatic efforts are ongoing in a bid to calm the situation in the Middle East, as Israel weighs its response to Saturday's unprecedented missile and drone attack by Iran. There's fear that any Israeli retaliation could cause a wider regional conflict, with Iran's President threatening a harsh response to any attack, amid reports Israel's war cabinet has already approved several measures. Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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EU reacts to criticism over meeting with Itula

The European Union Delegation to Namibia has clarified that it does not interfere in government matters or comment on election outcomes. The EU faced criticism after meeting Independent Patriots for Change candidate Panduleni Itula. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation summoned EU diplomats to stress mutual respect and sovereignty. Ana Beatriz Martins, EU Ambassador to Namibia.

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