Kosovo, Serbia leaders resume talks in Brussels to normalise ties After more than a decade of negotiations, EU wants Balkan neighbours to settle on plan and put hostilities to rest. Al Jazeera · May 2, 2023
Serbia, Kosovo leaders in EU-backed talks to normalize ties The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo are meeting in Brussels to continue talks on the implementation of a European Union-backed 11-point plan to normalize the ties between the two, but tension continue to simmer The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
Netanyahu: Preventing Iran's Nuclear Armament Remains Israel's Top Priority The need to block Iran's nuclear armament will continue to be Israel's top priority, announced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu spoke at the Knesset plenum attended by US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. He noted that the first and most urgent challenge was the joint effort of Israel and the US… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2023
Israeli FM to Visit Brussels Aiming to Change EU Positions on Iran, Middle East Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen announced that he would fly to Brussels on Tuesday to meet several EU leaders, including European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, after previously stating that he wasn't welcome in Israel. Israel wants to open a new page in relations, eyeing to secure European support… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2023
EU members look to support Moldova, send muntions to Ukraine to offset Russian expansionism EU countries have agreed to send a civilian mission to Moldova to help bolster its ability to cope with destabilisation efforts by Russia while also finalising a roadmap to supply more ammuntion to Ukraine Radio France Internationale · Apr 25, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv admits it was behind Sevastopol drone attack – as it happened But officials reject Russian claims attack had put operation of the grain corridor at risk The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 425 of the invasion Ukraine says Russia is taking up defensive positions in most combat areas apart from Bakhmut The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023
Top EU diplomat calls for European warships to patrol Taiwan Strait One of the European Union’s top diplomats has claimed European navies should be patrolling the Taiwan Strait in a show of strength against China. The Week · Apr 24, 2023
EU Will Keep Pushing for Settlement in Sudan, Borrell Says The European Union will keep working for a political settlement to the conflict in Sudan despite the recent evacuation of diplomatic staff and other EU citizens from the country, the bloc's top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Monday. "We have to continue pushing for a political settlement. We cannot afford… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 24, 2023
EU will keep pushing for settlement in Sudan, Borrell says The European Union will keep working for a political settlement to the conflict in Sudan despite the recent evacuation of diplomatic staff and other EU citizens from the country, the bloc's top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Monday. Reuters · Apr 24, 2023
China's cooperation with Europe 'unlimited' as with Russia - Chinese envoy China's cooperation with Europe and other nations is "endless" just as its ties with Russia are "unlimited", China's envoy to the European Union said, giving some reassurance of China's neutrality over Ukraine in an interview published on Monday. Reuters · Apr 24, 2023
Ukraine reportedly sets up positions on eastern Dnipro river in attempt to dislodge Russian troops – as it happened Constant attacks from Russian troops have made it impossible for Kherson residents to return to their normal lives The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2023
Saudi FM, Borrel Discuss Situation in Sudan Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Sunday a phone call from the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell. The two sides discussed the efforts being exerted to stop the military escalation between the conflicting parties… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 23, 2023
Taiwan Strait: top EU diplomat calls for European navy patrols Josep Borrell says safeguard would show Europe’s commitment to the ‘absolutely crucial’ area The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023 Antony Blinken says US diplomatic convoy fired upon in Sudan as fighting rages At least 185 killed and thousands injured in conflict that could spiral into a civil war
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023 Blinken warns Sudan’s rivals as US diplomatic convoy comes under fire Secretary of state condemns apparent attack by fighters linked to paramilitary RSF after days of deadly clashes
Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023 Sudan ex-warlord rebuffs cease-fire calls as clashes intensify The Sudanese paramilitary group battling the army for control of the North African nation ruled out a cease-fire as diplomats struggled to halt fighting that threaten to erupt into a full-blown civil war.
Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2023 EU ambassador to Sudan ‘assaulted’ in own home amid fighting At least 185 people have been killed and over 1,800 wounded since the fighting erupted
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023 Russia's UN council presidency is most contentious in memory The Russian presidency of the U.N. Security Council has been the most contentious in the memory of longtime U.N. diplomats
Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023 China tensions high on agenda as G-7 diplomats meet in Japan Tensions over China will be high on the agenda as top diplomats from Group of Seven nations meet over the next two days in Japan, according to a senior State Department official.
The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023 EU leaders beat a path to Xi's door seeking China's help Leaders and diplomats from Europe have worn a path to Beijing since Chinese leader Xi Jinping was anointed president for a third time
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023 China likely to rapidly achieve air superiority over Taiwan, US leaks say Documents among those shared by alleged leaker raise questions over island’s military readiness
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 16, 2023 China Relationship Will Be Determined by Beijing’s Behavior, EU Policy Chief Says The relationship between China and Europe will be determined by Beijing's behavior, including what happens with Taiwan, the European Union's foreign policy chief said on Sunday. The comments from EU High Representative Josep Borrell, in a remote address at the start of the meeting of the Group of Seven (G7)…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2023 German foreign minister warns of ‘horror scenario’ in Taiwan strait War in region would send shock waves around the world, says Annalena Baerbock on visit to China
The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2023 Macron stands by divisive remark about US allies ‘not being vassals’ French president reaffirms Sunday’s call for Europe to act more independently from US over China and Taiwan