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Boosting Thai-US ties in an age of crisis

The Thailand-US alliance is still alive and well but in order to move forward, both sides have to ramp up dialogues, sharpen their focus and enhance their cooperation. That was the conclusion from the nine hours of discussions from May 9-10 in Washington between their senior foreign affairs and defence…

Bangkok Post

Growing anti-China alliance in Indo-Pacific a boon for French-Aussie relations

Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi is touring eight Pacific island nations as part of a strategy to increase Beijing's clout in the region. The move triggered Western countries to strengthen ties and may re-boot the relationship between France and Australia, still suffering from a submarine deal that went wrong.

Radio France Internationale

NZ's foreign policy turnaround: New Australian Govt will peg back tensions

The war in Ukraine has moved New Zealand into closer alignment with its Western partners - but the election of a new Govt in Australia shows the needs for an independent NZ path in the Pacific.

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'It suits me well': France's Le Drian welcomes Australian PM's election loss

As he handed over the baton of France’s foreign affairs portfolio, outgoing minister Jean-Yves Le Drian celebrated Saturday’s election defeat of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison – saying the result "suits me very well".

Radio France Internationale

Foreign minister tests positive for Covid

Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai has tested positive for Covid-19, putting Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and other officials at Government House at risk.

Bangkok Post

Taoiseach Micheal Martin hints Ireland will extend Russian Ambassador's visa

There have been repeated calls on the Government to expel Yury Filatov as a result of Russia’s barbaric war in Ukraine

Irish Mirror

Texas governor ‘extorting’ Mexico over inspections: minister

Mexico Foreign Affairs Minister Marcelo Ebrard said Texas Governor Greg Abbott pressured Mexico’s governors to lift border inspections due to long lines, Milenio newspaper reported.

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Argentina acknowledges Indian support for resolving Falklands

BJP leaders stay away from inaugural of “The Commission for Dialogue” with the United Kingdom on the Falkland Islands

The Hindu

Belgian vice-PM steps down temporarily to take care of husband

Belgian vice-Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs minister Sophie Wilmes said on Thursday she will temporarily step down from the government to take care of her husband, who has been diagnosed with brain cancer.

Reuters

Russian Embassy urges Irish government to intervene as it faces fuel shortage with companies refusing to deliver supplies

EXCLUSIVE: The Irish Mirror also understands that Bank of Ireland have decided to suspend their accounts with the Russian Embassy in Ireland

Irish Mirror

Russia war ends era of globalization that kept inflation low

For decades, the free flow of trade across much of the world allowed the richest nations to enjoy easy access to low-priced goods and supplies

The Independent UK

Ireland faces increased cyber attack threat, warns Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney

Mr Coveney also indicated that Ireland is currently preparing to send defence equipment to Ukraine

Irish Mirror

Irish holidaymakers warned technical glitch could force some passengers to cancel trips

The Department of Foreign Affairs has been urged to provide more accurate information on expected waiting times as people fear they will be forced to cancel trips

Irish Mirror

Ireland to close off airspace to Russian planes

On Sunday morning, Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney confirmed that Ireland will move to shut off the country’s airspace to Russian planes.

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Cabinet set to give approval to ending of mandatory mask wearing

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney indicated that the Government was likely to approve the recommendations from health officials.

Bangkok Post

Saudi crown prince to visit 'this year'

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, will visit Thailand once the government finishes the roadmap to restarting bilateral cooperation between the two kingdoms, Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai said on Monday.

Irish Mirror

Oireachtas committee to quiz Simon Coveney on champagne party

A report into the gathering published earlier this week found a 'serious breach' of Covid-19 social distancing rules had occurred in the Department of Foreign Affairs in June 2020

The Independent UK

Oireachtas committee set to quiz Coveney on champagne celebration

The Foreign Affairs Minister will face questions from an Oireachtas committee next week on a June 2020 champagne celebration in his department.

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Irish Mirror

Irish politics today: Government faces day of defending decisions on Leaving Cert, housing and champagne party 'breach'

The report into the celebration at the Department of Foreign Affairs in 2020 was published on Monday night.

The Independent UK

Foreign Affairs Department Champagne celebration was ‘serious breach’ of rules

A report into the June 2020 event has found there was a ‘serious breach’ of social distancing rules while the country was still in strict lockdown.

Irish Mirror

Irish holidaymakers urged to check passport expiry to avoid disappointment as demand at all-time high

First time passport applications are experiencing lengthy delays while Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has said there are currently 100,000 online applications and 13,000 paper applications on hand with the Passport Service

Irish Mirror

Simon Coveney slammed as 'grossly out of touch' for attending Champagne party in Iveagh House during Covid lockdown

The Minister for Foreign Affairs was among a group of up to 80 departmental staff and guests that enjoyed wine and beers in his department’s garden on July 15, 2020

ABC News

China says Australia is trying to interfere with its legal system in case of Australian writer Yang Hengjun

China's foreign ministry spokesman says Australia is trying to interfere with its "judicial sovereignty" after Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne called for the immediate release of the writer Yang Hengjun.

Dublin Live

Simon Coveney to be questioned by Oireachtas committee over infamous champagne party

The Minister for Foreign Affairs will face a grilling over a UN celebration at his department where restrictions were ignored

Irish Mirror

Simon Coveney to be called before Oireachtas committee over Champagne party

Minister for Foreign Affairs to face a grilling over UN celebration at his department where restrictions were ignored

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