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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Chinaโ€™s premier gifted Carney an โ€˜action camera.โ€™ Security experts suggest: โ€˜dump itโ€™

During a recent diplomatic visit to China, Prime Minister Mark Carney was gifted an action camera, which security experts now advise him to dispose of due to security concerns.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

The United Kingdom relocates some diplomatic staff from Tel Aviv due to 'tension in the region'

The UK Foreign Office has temporarily relocated some of its staff and dependents from Tel Aviv amid rising tensions in the region.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

UK diplomatic staff relocated in Israel amid Middle East security concerns

The UK has relocated some diplomatic staff from Tel Aviv due to rising security concerns in the Middle East.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

The United Kingdom withdraws its diplomatic personnel from Iran due to the "security situation"

The UK has removed its diplomatic staff from Iran, citing security concerns amid rising tensions.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Britain temporarily withdraws its diplomatic staff from Iran

Britain has temporarily withdrawn its diplomatic staff from Iran due to security concerns, while the embassy continues to operate remotely.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

US evacuates diplomatic staff from Israel amid tensions with Iran

The United States has authorized the evacuation of non-essential diplomatic staff from its embassy in Israel due to security risks.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Discreet Silence of the United States in Response to the Attack of a Boat in Cuban Waters

The article discusses the delayed response of the U.S. government to a Cuban coast guard attack that resulted in casualties, highlighting the tense relations between the U.S. and Cuba.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

National Security: The End of Diplomacy

The article discusses the significant decline in the traditional diplomatic processes within the U.S. State Department, attributing this change to sweeping cuts and a shift towards a more centralized decision-making by a small group of advisers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Australia ordered its diplomats to evacuate from Israel and Lebanon

Australia has ordered the families of its diplomatic staff to evacuate from Israel and Lebanon due to deteriorating security conditions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Australia offers family members in several Arab countries repatriation

Australia is offering voluntary repatriation to the family members of its diplomatic personnel stationed in Jordan, Qatar, and the UAE due to security concerns in the region.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Tension between Sierra Leone and Guinea following soldiers' detention at the border

Sierra Leone has announced a diplomatic effort to resolve tensions with Guinea after Guinean soldiers crossed the border and detained several Sierra Leonean security personnel.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Trump's envoy Witkoff plans Geneva meeting with Ukraine's National Security Council secretary this week

US Envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet with Ukraine's National Security Council Secretary Rustem Umierov in Geneva to continue dialogue amid diplomatic efforts with Iran.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The EU reduces Russia's diplomatic mission in Brussels to 40 people

The European Union has announced a reduction of Russia's diplomatic mission in Brussels to just 40 members, as stated by the EU's foreign affairs representative, Kaja Kallasa.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

EU to limit Russian diplomatic mission to 40 staff and bar entry to former Russian soldiers โ€“ EU chief diplomat

The EU plans to restrict the Russian diplomatic mission to 40 staff members and prevent former Russian soldiers from entering the Schengen area, according to EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:43 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Algeria: How Algeria's Diplomatic Reset With Niger Advances Its Sahel Strategy

Algeria and Niger are navigating a delicate diplomatic reset aimed at revitalizing their political and security relations after a period of tension.

Feb 21 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Diplomatic Conflict over Russian Oil: Why ล uลกnjar Refused the Hypocritical Demands of the Hungarian Minister?

Croatian Minister Tomislav ล uลกnjar has rejected Hungary's request to transport Russian oil through the Adriatic Pipeline, citing adherence to EU sanctions amid Hungarian allegations of hypocritical double standards.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Trade Tension: Ecuador Filed Three Formal Complaints Against Colombia Before the CAN

Ecuador has submitted three formal complaints against Colombia to the Andean Community Secretariat, citing violations of trade and security rights.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:26 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Algeria and France agree to restore security cooperation after visit by French Interior Minister

Algeria and France have agreed to restart security cooperation following a visit by French Interior Minister Laurent Nuรฑez, signaling a potential thaw in their diplomatic relations.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The President of the United Arab Emirates is expected to arrive in Argentina on a private trip through Patagonia

UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed is set to visit Argentina privately on February 23, leading to heightened security measures in Bariloche.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
World

Rubio's speech in Munich was like putting lipstick on a pig. It looks nicer, but it changes nothing

Marco Rubio's speech at the Munich Security Conference was mostly seen as a diplomatic improvement over last year's confrontational speech by J.D. Vance, but it did not signify any fundamental change in U.S.-Europe relations.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

France, Algeria to resume security cooperation

France and Algeria have agreed to restart security cooperation, signaling a thaw in their diplomatic relations during a visit by French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez to Algiers.

Feb 17 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

French Interior Minister Visits Algeria to Activate Security Cooperation Despite Disagreements

The French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez is on a two-day visit to Algeria to revive security cooperation amidst ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

Feb 17 โ€ข 00:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

First visit since 2022: Paris aims to end the ice age with Algiers

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuรฑez is visiting Algeria to negotiate the normalization of diplomatic relations that have been strained since 2024.

Feb 16 โ€ข 18:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Franceโ€™s interior minister visits Algeria amid hopes of thawing relations

France's interior minister is visiting Algeria with the goal of improving diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Feb 16 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Macron Knocks on Moscow's Door Again: A European Initiative or a Diplomatic Adventure?

French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing for renewed dialogue with Russia amid ongoing tensions, emphasizing the need for Europe to define coexistence rules with Moscow post-Ukraine conflict.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"It seems essential to me": Laurent Nuรฑez expected this Monday and Tuesday in Algeria to try to re-establish dialogue

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuรฑez is expected in Algeria to discuss critical security issues amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.

Feb 16 โ€ข 06:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

What lies behind the visit of the French Minister of the Interior to Algeria?

The French Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nunez, is visiting Algeria to address diplomatic tensions and discuss issues related to immigration, security cooperation, and terrorism.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

At Munich, a U.S. Change in Tone Leaves Ukraineโ€™s Allies Unconvinced

The recent Munich Security Conference showcased a shift in U.S. diplomatic tone towards its European allies, but many remained skeptical about the reliability of U.S. support in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 15 โ€ข 20:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Munich Security Conference: The West He Means

Marco Rubio's speech at the Munich Security Conference highlighted the need for more American dominance in NATO and lacked diplomatic clarity on critical issues like Russia and Ukraine.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

The EU's chief diplomat Kallas: The greatest threat from Russia is its gains at the negotiating table rather than on the battlefield

Estonia's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, emphasizes that Russia's most significant threat lies in its potential diplomatic gains, urging a robust European security strategy against Russian aggression.

Feb 15 โ€ข 11:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

Danish Prime Minister: D. Trumpโ€™s desire to control Greenland is still there

Danish Prime Minister M. Frederiksen stated that former U.S. President D. Trump's desire to control Greenland remains unchanged despite previous diplomatic efforts.

Feb 15 โ€ข 07:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

The United States claims a strong Europe but subordinate to the vision and leadership of Donald Trump

Marco Rubio's recent speech at the Munich Security Conference suggests a U.S. desire for a strong Europe that aligns with Trump-era policies, reflecting a complex diplomatic tone that still emphasizes U.S. leadership.

Feb 14 โ€ข 18:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

China, US top diplomats Wang Yi, Marco Rubio meet in Munich

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference to discuss diplomatic relations ahead of President Trump's planned visit to China in April.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Terry Glavin: Chinaโ€™s ever-deepening infiltration of Canada

A new investigation reveals over 2,000 organizations in Canada and other countries that facilitate Beijing's influence, complicating Canada's diplomatic stance on China.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Vetting process for Mandelson needed more awkward questions, expert says

A former national security adviser argues that the vetting process for Peter Mandelson's diplomatic appointment should include more thorough and uncomfortable inquiries due to his political and business history.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Cold shoulder? China and EU in diplomatic stand-off ahead of Munich showdown

China and the EU are in a diplomatic standoff as both sides slow high-level meetings ahead of an annual security conference in Munich.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

China sends envoy to Libya after embassy shuttered for more than a decade

China has appointed Ma Xueliang as its new ambassador to Libya, resuming diplomatic relations after a decade-long closure of its embassy due to security issues.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Urgent | The Qatari Emiri Diwan: A call between the Emir of Qatar and the American president regarding developments in the region

The Emir of Qatar and the U.S. President discussed regional developments and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions during a recent phone call.

Feb 11 โ€ข 04:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Top Iran security official seen in Oman days after indirect nuclear talks with US

A senior Iranian security official met with Omani officials shortly after indirect nuclear discussions with the U.S., indicating ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Feb 10 โ€ข 19:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China, Japan dispute: what next for businesses after Takaichiโ€™s election sweep?

The article discusses the uncertain near-term outlook for businesses in light of the recent election of Takaichi as a strong supporter of security and diplomatic policies, amidst ongoing tensions between China and Japan.

Feb 9 โ€ข 23:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Minister Jaramillo: 'We are waiting for a favorable response from Colombia'

Ecuador's Minister of Production confirmed the country's anticipation for a favorable response from Colombia regarding trade negotiations following recent diplomatic discussions.

Feb 9 โ€ข 22:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is the agenda for Netanyahu's meeting with Trump? See US TOP-10

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss recent talks between the U.S. and Iran, along with regional security and diplomatic strategies.

Feb 9 โ€ข 02:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A New Beginning in India-Canada Relations! NSA Ajit Doval Meets His Counterpart in Ottawa

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met with Canadian officials in Ottawa to strengthen security cooperation and streamline information sharing between the two nations after a period of diplomatic tension.

Feb 8 โ€ข 23:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito hosts key meeting between Ecuador and Colombia over 30% tariffs and security

A crucial meeting aimed at resolving diplomatic and commercial tensions between Ecuador and Colombia over a 30% tariff and security cooperation will take place in Quito.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Sources: UN is about to approve exceptions for North Korean aid projects

The UN Security Council's North Korea sanctions committee is reportedly granting exceptions for humanitarian aid projects in the impoverished country, according to diplomatic sources in South Korea's capital, Seoul.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Wi Seong-lak: The Impact of Tariffs Delays Diplomatic and Security Discussions... Raising Issues with the U.S.

Wi Seong-lak, the National Security Office Chief, expressed concerns that tariffs are delaying diplomatic and security discussions with the U.S. following President Trump's decision to re-impose tariffs on South Korea, affecting various security agreements.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
World

Report says Australia's focus on China has 'eroded' Taiwan's trust

A new report urges Australia to strengthen its security, trade, and diplomatic ties with Taiwan amid growing Chinese influence, which has eroded Taiwan's trust in Australia.

Feb 4 โ€ข 19:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Italy: ICE agents will not perform any operational police functions at the Olympics

ICE's Homeland Security Investigations unit will only work at U.S. diplomatic missions during the Olympics, with no operational role, according to Matteo Piantedosi.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Security Policy: Goodbye, Future Fighter Jet. Goodbye, Europe

The article discusses Europe's recent diplomatic failures, particularly the European Parliament's decision to block the Mercosur trade agreement with Latin America amidst tensions with the US.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Crime & Justice

The Turkish embassy building in Poland vandalized. "Murdering women"

A Turkish embassy in Warsaw was defaced with a graffiti message targeting women, referencing violence against them in a conflict zone in northern Syria.

Jan 31 โ€ข 17:15 UTC

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