Germany Opens Dialogue with Syria's HTS Leaders
Germany's envoy met with Syria's HTS leaders in Damascus, initiating dialogue and assessing the situation after the fall of Assad's regime; the visit included meetings with HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, and other officials, while also meeting with civil society representatives who expressed concerns.
Germany Opens Dialogue with Syria's HTS Leaders
Germany's envoy met with Syria's HTS leaders in Damascus, initiating dialogue and assessing the situation after the fall of Assad's regime; the visit included meetings with HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, and other officials, while also meeting with civil society representatives who expressed concerns.
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48% Bias Score
10 Lessons from a 45-Year Diplomatic Career
A veteran diplomat recounts 10 key lessons from 45 years of experience, emphasizing foresight, empathy, effective communication, and trust-building as vital skills for navigating complex international relations, drawing inspiration from CIA Director Bill Burns's work.
10 Lessons from a 45-Year Diplomatic Career
A veteran diplomat recounts 10 key lessons from 45 years of experience, emphasizing foresight, empathy, effective communication, and trust-building as vital skills for navigating complex international relations, drawing inspiration from CIA Director Bill Burns's work.
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28% Bias Score
Australia-Israel Relations Strained Amidst UN Votes and Visa Dispute
Following a phone call between Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar, Israel accused Australia of abandoning it amid its most difficult year, citing Australia's UN votes against Israel and visa denial for former Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked, while ...
Australia-Israel Relations Strained Amidst UN Votes and Visa Dispute
Following a phone call between Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar, Israel accused Australia of abandoning it amid its most difficult year, citing Australia's UN votes against Israel and visa denial for former Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked, while ...
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China Seeks US Cooperation While Defending Sovereignty
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced on Tuesday that China seeks to cooperate with the U.S. on various fronts, including combating narcotics, enforcing laws, addressing climate change, and fostering youth exchanges, while firmly defending its sovereignty, particularly concerning Taiwan, based ...
China Seeks US Cooperation While Defending Sovereignty
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced on Tuesday that China seeks to cooperate with the U.S. on various fronts, including combating narcotics, enforcing laws, addressing climate change, and fostering youth exchanges, while firmly defending its sovereignty, particularly concerning Taiwan, based ...
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Iranian President's Visit to Egypt Signals Potential for Improved Relations
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Egypt for the D-8 summit on December 18, 2024, marks the first such visit in 13 years, aiming to improve strained relations between the two countries since the 1979 Iranian Revolution and focusing on regional issues and increased trade among D-8 nations...
Iranian President's Visit to Egypt Signals Potential for Improved Relations
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Egypt for the D-8 summit on December 18, 2024, marks the first such visit in 13 years, aiming to improve strained relations between the two countries since the 1979 Iranian Revolution and focusing on regional issues and increased trade among D-8 nations...
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Finland Considers Landmines Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Finland's defense minister is evaluating the potential use of anti-personnel landmines due to Russia's actions in Ukraine, while the World Bank approved $2.1 billion in funding for Ukraine, and Russia is accused of manipulating European influencers.
Finland Considers Landmines Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Finland's defense minister is evaluating the potential use of anti-personnel landmines due to Russia's actions in Ukraine, while the World Bank approved $2.1 billion in funding for Ukraine, and Russia is accused of manipulating European influencers.
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40% Bias Score
Egypt and Turkey Emphasize Syria's Unity Amidst Renewed Cooperation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Egypt on Thursday, emphasizing Syria's unity and independence, along with increased cooperation to resolve regional conflicts and boost bilateral trade to $15 billion.
Egypt and Turkey Emphasize Syria's Unity Amidst Renewed Cooperation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Egypt on Thursday, emphasizing Syria's unity and independence, along with increased cooperation to resolve regional conflicts and boost bilateral trade to $15 billion.
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Zelenskyy in Brussels: Seeking United European Front to End War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Brussels on [Date] to meet with European leaders and NATO, seeking strengthened support and emphasizing the need for a united European front to end the war with Russia, while acknowledging Ukraine's current inability to militarily retake occupied t...
Zelenskyy in Brussels: Seeking United European Front to End War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Brussels on [Date] to meet with European leaders and NATO, seeking strengthened support and emphasizing the need for a united European front to end the war with Russia, while acknowledging Ukraine's current inability to militarily retake occupied t...
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China's 2024 Diplomacy: Stability and Cooperation Amidst Global Uncertainty
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi detailed China's 2024 diplomatic priorities, emphasizing stability and multilateral cooperation amid global uncertainty, including hosting the SCO summit and supporting conflict resolution efforts, while analysts highlight China's role as a global stabilizer.
China's 2024 Diplomacy: Stability and Cooperation Amidst Global Uncertainty
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi detailed China's 2024 diplomatic priorities, emphasizing stability and multilateral cooperation amid global uncertainty, including hosting the SCO summit and supporting conflict resolution efforts, while analysts highlight China's role as a global stabilizer.
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Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amid Rising Tensions
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland in response to Ireland's recognition of Palestine and criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, prompting criticism from former Israeli diplomats; €3.6 billion in goods were imported by Ireland from Israel in 2023.
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amid Rising Tensions
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland in response to Ireland's recognition of Palestine and criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, prompting criticism from former Israeli diplomats; €3.6 billion in goods were imported by Ireland from Israel in 2023.
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Ghana's President-elect Prioritizes Dialogue Amidst West Africa's Security Crisis
Ghana's President-elect, John Mahama, assuming office on January 7th, is prioritizing dialogue to address the escalating security crisis in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, advocating for ECOWAS re-engagement to prevent further regional instability, contrasting current sanctions-focused strategies.
Ghana's President-elect Prioritizes Dialogue Amidst West Africa's Security Crisis
Ghana's President-elect, John Mahama, assuming office on January 7th, is prioritizing dialogue to address the escalating security crisis in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, advocating for ECOWAS re-engagement to prevent further regional instability, contrasting current sanctions-focused strategies.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Herschel Walker as U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Herschel Walker, a former football player whose 2022 Senate campaign was marked by controversy, as the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas; the Senate must confirm the nomination, a process stalled for over a decade for this role, leaving Kimberly Furnish as the cur...
Trump Nominates Herschel Walker as U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Herschel Walker, a former football player whose 2022 Senate campaign was marked by controversy, as the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas; the Senate must confirm the nomination, a process stalled for over a decade for this role, leaving Kimberly Furnish as the cur...
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48% Bias Score