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Biden and Xi finally met at G-20 Summit in Bali. Here are the key takeaways

President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping sought to ease long-simmering tensions during a three-hour meeting in Bali, Indonesia as the two countries find themselves drifting perilously close to direct economic and military confrontation.

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Attempt to Assassinate Imran Khan

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned and denounced the assassination attempt on former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. The ministry affirmed Saudi Arabia’s standing with Pakistan and its people in the face of all threats to its security, stability, and development march. It…

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The Tsai Administration Is Silent on Lula’s Victory. What Would It Take for That To Change?

The Tsai administration’s passing on an opportunity to demonstrate support for democracy in Brazil is disappointing. All the more so because in 2018, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued immediate congratulations to Bolsonaro on the day of his presidential election.

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In a first, FCC commissioner visits Taiwan

The commissioner will discuss cybersecurity and network resiliency with Taiwanese officials

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China slams planned US Air Force deployment of six B-52 bombers to northern Australia

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticises the planned deployment of US B-52 bombers to Tindal Air Base in the Northern Territory and says the move will increase regional tensions.

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Saudi Arabia Expresses Condolences to South Korea over Deadly Crowd Surge

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed the Kingdom’s condolences to South Korea following a deadly stampede in Seoul, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday. The Kingdom expressed its sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims, and to the leadership, government and people of South Korea,…

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Is Ukraine really developing a dirty bomb? Be careful of Russian claims

Ukraine is apparently in the process of developing a so-called dirty bomb – a bomb containing radioactive elements – or, at least, that’s the narrative that Moscow has been peddling since October 23, 2022. The Russian Ministry of Defence posted these claims to Telegram and Twitter, along with illustrated documents…

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Asilah Forum Reviews Role of the GCC, Regional Influence

The role of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as an influential force in the new regional order has been highlighted with the start of the Russian-Ukrainian war, said Mustafa Numan, the former undersecretary of the Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Numan’s comments were made at the Asilah Forum in Morocco.

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Lithuania declares top Russian diplomat persona non grata

Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday declared the top Russian diplomat in the country persona non grata.

Reuters

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks on Iraq's Kurdish Region

Saudi Arabia on Thursday has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks on the Kurdish region of northern Iraq that killed and wounded several. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attacks that targeted the Kurdish region in Iraq, which caused the death and injury…

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Xi to attend Apec summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping has verbally confirmed his participation at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok on Nov 18-19, but no final decision from United States President Joe Biden has been received, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Bangkok Post

France's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the death of Mahsa Amini

France's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the arrest and violence that lead to the death of Mahsa Amini on Monday.

Reuters

Israel Recalls Morocco Envoy Amid Probe into ‘Disorderly Conduct’

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalled two employees of its diplomatic corps amid probes into criminal offenses, including the chargé d’affaires at Israel’s liaison office in Rabat, David Govrin, and an employee at the embassy in Abu Dhabi. Sources said that the two events were a major diplomatic scandal…

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'Global crisis, global response': U.N. chief urges support for flood-hit Pakistan

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday visited several areas of Pakistan ravaged by floods, calling for increased global financial support at the end of a two-day trip aimed at raising awareness of the disaster.

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Philippines' Marcos touts $14 billion investment pledges from 'fruitful' overseas trip

Philippines leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr has touted his first overseas trip as a success that secured investment pledges of $14 billion, as the son of the country's late ruler eyes economic gains to get his presidency off to a strong start.

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Israel recalls Morocco envoy over sexual abuse allegations

Israeli foreign ministry said it recalled its ambassador to Morocco over allegations of sexual abuse and corruption.

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Lebanon Mulls Closing Down Several Diplomatic Missions

Since the beginning of 2022, Lebanon’s diplomatic missions abroad have not received their operating expenses, while ambassadors and employees are still waiting for the transfer of their accumulated salaries since May. The sharp decline of foreign currency reserves at the central bank (Banque du Liban) prompted Governor Riad Salameh to…

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China has waived the debt of some African countries. But it's not about refinancing

In mid-August, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs surprised the world with a series of announcements. Wang Yi, Beijing’s most senior diplomat, promised extensive debt relief for some of the world’s poorest countries. The announcement was made at the ministerial meeting of the Forum for China Africa Cooperation.

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Saudi Arabia Expresses Solidarity with Pakistan over Flood Victims

Saudi Arabia has expressed solidarity with Pakistan where torrential rains and floods have caused casualties, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the deceased and to the government of Pakistan, it said. The…

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Diplomat accused of NY rape ‘recalled’ to South Sudan, stripped of duties and now under ‘full investigation,’ Foreign Affairs ministry says

NEW YORK — The South Sudan diplomat accused of raping a woman in Washington Heights has been recalled to his native country, according to a statement from the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Pakistan rejects India's closure of missile firing incident into its territory

Pakistan rejected India's closure of the incident of the firing of a supersonic missile into Pakistani territory on March 9, and reiterated demand for joint probe, said a statement by Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued Wednesday night.

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Morocco Welcomes Peru's Decision to Withdraw Recognition of SADR

Morocco welcomed on Thursday Peru’s decision to withdraw recognition of the Polisario’s self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). Peru announced the decision after a "recent telephone conversation" between Foreign Minister Miguel Rodriguez Mackay and his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita.

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Lebanon: Dispute over Powers to Handle Refugees' Return Erupts between Ministers

Dispute over the jurisdictions to handle Lebanon’s problematic file of the return of Syrian refugees erupted on Thursday between caretaker Minister of Social Affairs Hector Hajjar and caretaker Minister of the Displaced Issam Sharafeddine. During a meeting chaired by outgoing Prime Minister Najib Mikati to handle the return of Syrian…

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Cyprus Protests Meeting of Azerbaijan, Turkish Cypriot Heads

The foreign ministry of Cyprus said Thursday it’s lodging formal protests against a meeting between the leader of the ethnically split island nation's breakaway Turkish Cypriots and the president of Azerbaijan amid concerns of a stepped-up partition campaign. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed "disappointment and regret” over the Tuesday…

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Kuwait Condemns Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound by Israeli Settlers

Kuwait has condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Jewish settlers under the protection of Israeli forces, in flagrant violation of international law and resolutions and in an attempt to change the historical and legal status of Jerusalem. In a statement, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs said…

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