US President Biden to discuss Israel and Ukraine with France’s Macron in pomp-filled state visit

Fresh from commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day, French President Emmanuel Macron will host U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday for a state visit marked by pomp and a parade as well as talks on trade, Israel and Ukraine.

Macron is hosting Biden for a state visit as the two leaders try to move past trade tensions

President Joe Biden is being feted by French President Emmanuel Macron with a state visit this weekend in Paris

Russian warships en route to Cuba for military exercise expected to arrive next week

Four Russian ships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, will arrive in Havana next week, Cuban officials said Thursday, citing “historically friendly relations” between both nations and as tensions escalate over Western military support for...

Spanish FM Albares: Recognising the state of Palestine 'a matter of pure humanity'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Palestinian Authority prime minister Mohammad Mustafa and leading officials from several Middle Eastern countries in Madrid on Wednesday after Spain, Ireland and Norway recognised a Palestinian state....

China revives soft-power diplomacy by sending two pandas to Washington's National Zoo

Beijing will return giant pandas to Washington's National Zoo by the end of the year, US First Lady Jill Biden and officials said Wednesday in a surprise announcement signaling a new era of panda diplomacy between the two superpowers.

Ireland, Norway to join Spain in ‘historic decision’ to formally recognise a Palestinian state

Spain, Ireland and Norway will formally recognise a Palestinian state on Tuesday in what Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday called a "historic decision". The move has been slammed by Israel as a "reward" for Hamas more than seven...

South Korea, China, Japan leaders meet for summit amid growing regional divide

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chinese Premier Li Qiang called on Monday for greater cooperation between the Asian neighbours as they held a three-way summit for the first time in more than four years.

Israeli war cabinet due to meet as Netanyahu 'strongly opposes' ending Gaza war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he "strongly opposes" ending the war in Gaza, ahead of his war cabinet meeting amid intense diplomacy to forge a truce and hostage release deal.

Macron set to begin three-day state visit to Germany as EU elections loom

French President Emmanuel Macron lands in Germany on Sunday for a three-day state visit followed by a bilateral cabinet meeting as the European Union's two biggest powers seek to show unity ahead of next month's EU parliamentary elections.

Spain recalls ambassador after Argentina president calls PM's wife 'corrupt'

Spain recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires for consultations on Sunday after Argentina's President Javier Milei made derogatory comments about Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife during a far-right rally in Madrid. 

South Sudan government and rebel groups sign 'commitment' for peace in ongoing peace talks in Kenya

The government of South Sudan and rebel opposition groups have signed a “commitment declaration” for peace during high-level mediation talks in Kenya, described as key step in efforts to end the conflict in South Sudan that has long...

Russia's Vladimir Putin meets with China's leader Xi Jinping while on state visit to China

Russia's Vladimir Putin meets with China's leader Xi Jinping while on state visit to China

Russia's President Vladimir Putin arrives in China for a state visit in a show of unity between the authoritarian allies

Russia's President Vladimir Putin arrives in China for a state visit in a show of unity between the authoritarian allies

Chances of Cyprus peace talks restart look dimmer as Turkish Cypriot leader sees no common ground

Chances of restarting formal talks to mend Cyprus’ decades-long ethnic division appeared dimmer as the leader of the breakaway Turkish Cypriots told a U.N. envoy that he saw no common ground with Greek Cypriots for a return to negotiations

China says Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a 2-day state visit this week amid closer ties over Ukraine war

China says Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a 2-day state visit this week amid closer ties over Ukraine war

China's Xi leaves Hungary as he concludes a 5-day visit to Europe

Chinese President Xi Jinping has left Hungary, concluding a tour of three European nations meant to reinforce China’s growing influence on the continent

China's Xi visits Serbia for talks to boost economic ties with Eastern Europe

Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with his Serbian counterpart in Belgrade on Wednesday, as Beijing seeks to deepen its political and economic ties with friendlier countries in Europe.

Macron sets Ukraine as top priority as China's Xi Jinping pays a state visit to France

French President Emmanuel Macron is welcoming China's Xi Jinping for a two-day state visit to France

Macron sets Ukraine as top priority as China's Xi Jinping pays a state visit to France

French President Emmanuel Macron is welcoming China's Xi Jinping for a two-day state visit to France

France's Macron set to press visiting Xi on trade, Ukraine

China’s President Xi Jinping heads to Paris on Sunday for a rare visit, with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron set to press him to reduce trade imbalances and try to convince him to use his influence on Russia over the war in Ukraine.

Russia summons French ambassador over foreign minister's 'unacceptable' comments

Russia on Friday summoned the French ambassador to Moscow following “unacceptable” comments by French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne, the Russian foreign ministry said.