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🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

George Kent: There isn't a single NATO country with a military that can fight the way Ukraine does

US diplomat George Kent emphasizes Ukraine's unique military capabilities compared to NATO countries.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

George Kent: Donald Trump thinks about Donald Trump

George Kent, a seasoned U.S. diplomat, shares insights on Donald Trump's focus during his tenure and discusses his ongoing commitment to Ukraine after retirement.

Mar 23 • 03:30 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Trump-Xi summits: an inside view with US ex-diplomat William Klein

Former US diplomat William Klein discusses the significance of upcoming meetings between Trump and Xi, focusing on issues such as trade, Iran, and Taiwan.

Mar 22 • 22:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"It was a mistake": Former top diplomat reflects on the Iraq War and criticizes Fogh

A former Danish diplomat criticizes the 2003 decision to join the Iraq War, calling it a significant foreign policy error.

Mar 22 • 18:38 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"It was a mistake": Former top diplomat reflects on the Iraq War and criticizes Fogh

A former high-ranking Danish diplomat acknowledges the mistake of Denmark's involvement in the Iraq War under Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen in 2003.

Mar 22 • 18:38 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

60 Years Since the Death / Vendelín Javorka, Prominent Prisoner of the Soviet Gulag According to Testimonies from Preserved Letters

The article commemorates the life and contributions of Vendelín Javorka, a Jesuit priest, diplomat, and prominent gulag prisoner, marking the 60th anniversary of his death.

Mar 22 • 10:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Saudi Arabia ordered the Iranian military attaché to leave the country

Saudi Arabia has ordered an Iranian diplomat and three members of his team to leave the country in response to Iranian attacks linked to U.S.-Israeli actions.

Mar 21 • 20:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

It's Not a Joke.. Russian Diplomat Warns Against Nuclear Play in the Gulf

A Russian diplomat has warned that attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities pose a significant risk, not only to nations but also to the entire environment, highlighting Moscow's concerns due to its strategic interests in the region.

Mar 21 • 15:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Former MP puzzled by Mikko Hautala's leave of absence in the Foreign Ministry: 'I was made clear'

Former MP Joonas Könttä expresses confusion over the lengthy leave of absence granted to diplomat Mikko Hautala at the Foreign Ministry.

Mar 21 • 14:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The singer of 'Asia's Black Sabbath' is now a diplomat warning Finns: Don't be naive

Freddy Lim, Taiwan's ambassador to Finland and former metal musician, urges democratic nations to unite against dictators and reflects on his journey from heavy metal to diplomacy.

Mar 21 • 08:47 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

'No obvious short-term way out' of war, French top diplomat tells Israel

France's top diplomat stated that there is no apparent short-term solution to the ongoing conflict involving Israel.

Mar 20 • 16:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

How does Moscow read the escalation on both shores of the Gulf?

A former Russian diplomat discussed the implications of U.S.-Israeli actions aimed at provoking Iran and transforming the regional conflict.

Mar 20 • 16:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kaja Kallas: War is like a romantic relationship, easy to get involved, difficult to disengage

EU diplomat Kaja Kallas warned leaders at a summit that the bloc could easily become entangled in a toxic conflict in the Middle East, complicated by the potential involvement in a war against Iran led by the US and Israel.

Mar 20 • 06:55 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Inside look at Trump-Xi summits with ex-diplomat William Klein

William Klein shares insights on the personal dynamics and diplomatic negotiations between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping during their summits.

Mar 20 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Congolese citizens welcome Belgian court trial in Lumumba case

Congolese citizens express mixed feelings about a Belgian court's decision to trial former diplomat Etienne Davignon for the assassination of Patrice Lumumba.

Mar 19 • 19:49 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Has Iran changed the rules of engagement with targeting its infrastructure?

A former Iranian diplomat discusses Iran's strategic responses to attacks on its infrastructure, emphasizing a balance between military discipline and political rationality.

Mar 19 • 15:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The US and Brazil negotiate an agreement on critical minerals, says US diplomat

The United States is in negotiations with Brazil for an agreement regarding critical mineral supply chains amidst diplomatic tensions.

Mar 19 • 12:23 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

French top diplomat to visit Beirut: Paris vows solidarity with Lebanon

French Foreign Minister is scheduled to visit Beirut to express solidarity with Lebanon amidst ongoing challenges.

Mar 19 • 10:29 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Ex-Belgian diplomat faces trial over Lumumba assassination

Former Belgian diplomat Etienne Davignon is set to stand trial for his alleged role in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, over sixty years ago.

Mar 18 • 12:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Belgium will prosecute a 93-year-old former diplomat for the assassination of Patrice Lumumba in Congo

Belgium has opened a trial against 93-year-old Étienne Davignon for his role in the assassination of Congo's first Prime Minister, Patrice Lumumba, in 1961.

Mar 18 • 11:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

RFK Jr met Republican diplomat days before controversial 2019 trip to Samoa, emails show

Emails reveal a previously unreported connection between Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Republican Senator Scott Brown during Kennedy's 2023 presidential campaign.

Mar 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Belgium's judiciary breaks the silence and demands prosecution of former diplomat in the Lumumba assassination case

A Belgian court has ordered the trial of a former diplomat, Étienne Davignon, for his involvement in the assassination of Congo's first Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba in 1961.

Mar 18 • 09:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Belgian aristocrat to be tried for the murder of Congo's first prime minister

A Belgian aristocrat, who served as a diplomat and European commissioner, is set to face trial for his alleged involvement in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mar 18 • 09:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Congo-Kinshasa: Ex-Belgian Diplomat to Stand Trial Over 1961 Assassination of Patrice Lumumba

A former Belgian diplomat has been ordered to stand trial in Belgium for his alleged role in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba in 1961, marking a significant step in addressing Belgium's colonial past.

Mar 18 • 07:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Congo-Kinshasa: Belgian Court to Decide On Holding Trial Over 1961 Killing of DR Congo Leader Lumumba

A Belgian court is set to rule on whether a former diplomat should stand trial for the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, a key figure in Congo's independence.

Mar 18 • 07:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Former EC Vice President Davignon to Stand Trial for Involvement in Three War Crimes

Former Belgian diplomat and European Commission Vice President Étienne Davignon is set to face trial in Belgium for his involvement in war crimes linked to the assassination of Congo's first Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba in 1961.

Mar 17 • 20:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Belgian diplomat goes to trial over Lumumba's assassination

Belgium has put a 93-year-old former diplomat on trial for his alleged involvement in the assassination of Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba in 1961.

Mar 17 • 18:54 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Former Belgian diplomat first to stand trial over 1961 murder of Congo’s Lumumba

A former Belgian diplomat has been ordered to stand trial for the murder of Congo's first prime minister, Patrice Lumumba, in 1961.

Mar 17 • 16:06 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

Trial of 93-Year-Old Diplomat Over the Murder of Patrice Lumumba

A 93-year-old diplomat is on trial for his alleged involvement in the murder of Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Mar 17 • 16:05 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Belgian ex-diplomat to stand trial over Patrice Lumumba death

A former Belgian diplomat has been ordered to stand trial for his alleged role in the 1961 murder of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba, marking a significant move in acknowledging Belgium's colonial past.

Mar 17 • 15:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Belgian court sends ex-diplomat, 93, to trial over 1961 murder of Congo leader

A Belgian court has ruled that former diplomat Étienne Davignon will stand trial for his alleged role in the 1961 murder of Congo's first prime minister, Patrice Lumumba.

Mar 17 • 14:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Läänemets apologizes in front of Riina Kionka and Alar Karis

Lauri Läänemets apologized before diplomat Riina Kionka and President Alar Karis for their suffering due to internal political games of the Reform Party.

Mar 17 • 14:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

65 YEARS LATER: Belgium may bring 93-year-old diplomat to court for the murder of the Prime Minister of Congo

A Belgian court will decide if former diplomat Etienne Davignon, now 93, should face trial for his alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Congolese Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba.

Mar 17 • 13:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

93-Year-Old Charged with Murder of Congolese Leader

A 93-year-old Belgian former diplomat, Étienne Davignon, is charged with involvement in the murder of Congo's first prime minister, Patrice Lumumba.

Mar 17 • 12:53 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Assassination of Patrice Lumumba in 1961: Justice Orders the Trial of a Former Belgian Diplomat

Belgium's justice system has ordered the trial of former Belgian diplomat Étienne Davignon for his suspected involvement in the assassination of Congo's first Prime Minister, Patrice Lumumba, in 1961.

Mar 17 • 12:46 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

EU not interested in energy deals with Russia even "behind closed doors", says chief diplomat

Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief diplomat, stated that there is no interest among EU member states for energy agreements with Russia, even privately.

Mar 17 • 12:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

American ex-diplomat: Few will help Trump with the Strait of Hormuz

An ex-American diplomat discusses the challenges President Trump may face regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 17 • 04:59 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking: Israeli Channel 12 reports that Iraghchi and Witkov are in contact these days via text messages

Israeli Channel 12 reports that Iranian diplomat Abbas Araqchi and an Israeli official are currently communicating via text messages.

Mar 16 • 15:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Riina Kionka: no party has discussed candidacy for president with me

Diplomat Riina Kionka claims that despite speculation of her candidacy for president, no political party has approached her about the matter.

Mar 16 • 14:34 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kristo Enn Vaga: history will remember Läänemets as lesser than Riina Kionka

Estonian Social Democratic Party leader Lauri Läänemets claims that the Reform Party suggested nominating diplomat Riina Kionka as a presidential candidate, a claim the Reform Party denies.

Mar 16 • 14:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kionka: no party has talked to me about running for president

Riina Kionka, a diplomat, stated that no political party has approached her regarding candidacy for the presidency, despite rumors suggesting her name as a possible candidate.

Mar 16 • 12:08 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Dangerous precedent: EU chief diplomat criticises US for easing sanctions against Russia

EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas warns that the US's easing of sanctions on Russian oil creates a dangerous precedent in terms of funding Russia's ongoing war efforts.

Mar 16 • 08:05 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Discrimination at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Can a woman be replaced just because she is expecting a child?

A Latvian diplomat's career turns sour after she reports her pregnancy, leading to unexpected challenges in her prestigious position at the European Commission.

Mar 16 • 07:35 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Former EU Chief Diplomat Borrell: EC Leader Unduly Favors the U.S. and Israel

Former EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell criticized the European Commission's leadership for favoring U.S. and Israeli interests over international law regarding military actions against Iran.

Mar 16 • 07:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Läänemets: the Reform Party proposed to the Social Democrats to nominate Riina Kionka as president

The leader of the Social Democratic Party, Lauri Läänemets, revealed that the Reform Party has suggested nominating experienced diplomat Riina Kionka for the presidency.

Mar 16 • 04:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Läänemets: the Reform Party proposed Riina Kionka as a presidential candidate to the Social Democrats

Läänemets claims the Reform Party has suggested that the Social Democrats nominate experienced diplomat Riina Kionka for the presidency.

Mar 16 • 04:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Géza Andreas von Geyr, the number two in German diplomacy: "Spain is a partner and friend for Germany, but in daily political matters there can be ups and downs"

Géza Andreas von Geyr, a high-ranking German diplomat, discusses the complexities of German-Spanish relations and the evolving nature of diplomacy in a globalized world.

Mar 15 • 11:39 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Former diplomat on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: - A culture of silence

Former diplomat Johan Meyer criticizes the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' management of aid funds as careless and inefficient.

Mar 14 • 15:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'If the war in Iran escalates, ...', European diplomat speaks about the dangers of war

European diplomats warn that escalating tensions among the U.S., Israel, and Iran could destabilize the global energy market and divert attention from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Mar 14 • 07:54 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Trump’s Iran Strategy: Former US State Department official Jennifer Gavito speaks to France 24

Former US diplomat Jennifer Gavito discusses President Trump's strategy in the Iran conflict, analyzing objectives and potential risks.

Mar 13 • 21:35 UTC

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