Diplomacy

China, Djibouti say all countries should enjoy freedom of navigation in Red Sea

Both China and Djibouti stressed the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Senior UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh enters race for UN chief

Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Lana Nusseibeh attends a meeting in Manama, Bahrain, June 25, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee/Pool/File Photo

South Korea to pull more Ukraine embassy staff after POW dispute

Two North Korean POWs, whose faces are blurred due to security reasons, were recently transferred from Ukraine to South Korea.

US officials plan to travel to Norway, Russia for Ukraine talks, sources say

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, after a joint news conference in Kyiv on Sept 6.

Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over ‘threat’

Philippine politicians, including at least two sitting senators, have called for Manila to expel Chinese ambassador Jing Quan.

News analysis

Indonesia’s haze response comes into focus as Prabowo marks two years in office

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto salutes while singing the National Anthem at the State Palace in Jakarta on June 8.

Iran offers to mediate between its Houthi allies and Saudi Arabia

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke to his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, during a telephone call on Oct 11.

‘City upon a hill’: Why Taiwan’s President quoted the Bible in his national day speech

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te gestures while delivering a speech during National Day celebrations in front of the presidential office in Taipei on Oct 10.

Exasperation and resignation in Greece over allegations against US ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle

US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle previously made comments that seemed to insinuate that the United States could replace the Greek government.

Philippines’ position towards China consistent with fellow ASEAN nations: Marcos

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr at the Hilton Orchard hotel on Oct 8, during an interview with The Straits Times.

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