Diplomacy

Ireland woos Trump in St Patrick’s Day charm offensive

Irish Premier Micheal Martin will gift Mr Donald Trump the traditional bowl of shamrock when he meets the US president for St. Patrick’s Day.

S’pore-Japan ties evolved significantly over 60 years; both sides can do more together: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met some 500 overseas Singaporeans and their families at a reception in Tokyo on March 17.

PM Wong to make official visit to Japan from March 17 to 19

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will attend a guard-of-honour welcome ceremony, and be hosted by counterpart Sanae Takaichi to a working dinner.

Iran denies asking for ceasefire after Trump says it wants deal

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivers a speech during a session of the UN Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, on Feb 17.

South Korea stepping up to mediate tensions between China and Japan: Foreign Minister

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Seoul is seeking to play “a constructive role necessary for peace and development” in North-east Asia.

Indonesia, Australia to broaden security cooperation to include Japan, Papua New Guinea

Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles (R) walks with his Indonesian counterpart, Mr Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, after their meeting at the defence ministry in Jakarta on March 12, 2026.

South Africa summons new US envoy over ‘undiplomatic remarks’

US Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III (left) presenting his credentials on Feb 23 to a representative from South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation.

Canada boosts security at US, Israeli diplomatic buildings after consulate shooting

A member of law enforcement personnel works at the scene outside the U.S. Consulate after shots were fired, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, March 10, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Kyaw Soe Oo

News analysis

Taiwan premier’s rare visit to Japan to watch baseball a home run for diplomacy

wyybaseball - Screenshot. Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai greeting Taiwanese baseball fans at the Tokyo Dome.

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Commentary

In 2026, Deng Xiaoping’s advice to lie low is making a temporary, tactical return

epa12802850 China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during a press conference on foreign policy and external relations during the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing, China, 08 March 2026. China holds two major annual political meetings, the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), which run alongside each other and are known as the “Two Sessions”. EPA/ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES

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