Blinken's Now-Cancelled Visit to China Was Never Officially Announced, Beijing Says

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken cancelled his visit to China after the US military complained about a Chinese high-altitude balloon penetrating the US airspace, with Beijing insisting that it was just a wayward “civilian airship” used for research.

Morocco votes to 'reconsider' ties with European Union

 Moroccan lawmakers on Monday voted unanimously to review ties with the European Parliament, accusing it of meddling after a resolution that urged the kingdom to respect press freedom.

Colombia, Venezuela restore full diplomatic relations

Colombia and Venezuela have restored full diplomatic relations after a three-year break.

State Dept. Says No Support For Normalization When Asked On Possible Turkey-Syria Thaw

The United States will not support efforts by countries to normalize relations with Bashar Assad's government in Syria, State Department deputy spokesman Vedant Patel said on Thursday with respect to potential normalization of Turkey-Syria ties.

Colombia, Venezuela poised to restore diplomatic relations

Colombia and Venezuela will reestablish relations after years of tensions, the foreign ministers of the two countries announced Thursday.

Russian envoy blames Greek authorities for destroying bilateral relations - TASS

The Greek authorities’ attitude has destroyed relations between Moscow and Athens, Russian Ambassador to Greece Andrey Maslov told the Rossiya-24 TV channel on Tuesday.

Greece limiting contacts with Russian Embassy - TASS

Greek authorities have frozen contacts with the Russian Embassy and the Consulate General in the Balkan nation, Russian Ambassador to Athens Andrey Maslov told the Rossiya-24 TV channel on Monday.

US remains committed to reopening consulate in Jerusalem

The US reiterated Tuesday that it remains committed to reopening a consulate in Jerusalem to re-establish diplomatic relations with Palestine.

Somali president orders central bank governor not to release $9.6M in 'illicit' UAE money - AA

Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed ordered the central bank governor not to release nearly $10 million in "illicit" money Friday that was seized from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2018 at Adan Adde International Airport in Mogadishu.

Baghdad to Host New Round of Iran-Saudi Talks Soon: Envoy - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi said the fifth round of talks between Tehran and Riyadh will be held in Iraq in the near future.

Armenia Confirms Mutual Appointment of Special Envoys With Turkey - Sputnik International

(Sputnik) - Armenia confirms the mutual appointment of a special representative to settle the relations with Turkey, Armenian Foreign Ministry spokesman Vahan Hunanyan said on Tuesday.

Putin to hold talks with Greek prime minister on Wednesday — Kremlin - TASS

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Sochi on December 8, the Kremlin press service said on Tuesday.

Egypt's Sisi holds talks with Israeli counterpart - AA

Egypt’s president held a phone call Sunday with his Israeli counterpart to congratulate him for assuming office.

US accused of demonising China in high-level talks - BBC News

China has told the US to stop "demonising" Beijing, in their most high-level talks under President Biden.

Reception marks 20th anniversary of China-Russia friendly cooperation treaty - China.org.cn

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday attended a reception celebrating the 20th anniversary of the signing of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.

Chinese foreign ministry on suspension of all activities under framework of China-Australia Strategic Economic Dialogue - China.org.cn

China said Thursday that Australia has been for some time abusing the so-called "national security" reasons to further restrict and suppress China-Australia cooperation, which has gravely damaged the mutual trust between the two countries and undermined the foundation of normal exchanges and cooperation.

Lavrov: Russian Government to Soon Present List of Unfriendly Countries – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

The Russian government will soon present a list of unfriendly countries, the criteria are clear, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Sputnik.

China urges Australia to revoke cancellation of BRI cooperation agreements - China.org.cn

China on Thursday urged Australia to immediately revoke its wrong decision of canceling cooperation agreements under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) between the government of Victoria state and the Chinese side.

Chinese Embassy Threat: Australia will ‘hurt itself’ by cancelling Belt and Road deal

 

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Turkey to Send Delegation to Egypt in May - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Turkey will send a delegation led by its deputy foreign minister to Egypt in early May, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday, as Ankara ramps up a push to repair strained ties with Cairo after years of animosity.