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Diplomats

Iran insists on right to enrichment, ready for confidence-building

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi adjusts glasses during a press conference following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, December 17, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi adjusts glasses during a press conference following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, December 17, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool

In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland

Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister, Ms Anita Anand, raising the Canadian flag over the new Canadian Consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, on Feb 6.
Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister, Ms Anita Anand, raising the Canadian flag over the new Canadian Consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, on Feb 6.

US charges suspect with terrorism in killing of two Israeli diplomats

US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Ferris Pirro said the charges carry a mandatory life sentence.
US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Ferris Pirro said the charges carry a mandatory life sentence.

UK expels Russian diplomat in tit-for-tat over spying accusations

US special envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya no longer in the post, sources say

US changes leadership of Gaza mission amid uncertainty over its role

The Civil-Military Coordination Centre is meant to supervise the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, facilitate the entry of aid into Gaza (above) and shape Gaza policy.
The Civil-Military Coordination Centre is meant to supervise the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, facilitate the entry of aid into Gaza (above) and shape Gaza policy.

Italy pushes for EU clampdown on Iran's Revolutionary Guard over 'heinous acts’

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani speaks during an interview with Reuters in Rome, Italy, April 15, 2024. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani speaks during an interview with Reuters in Rome, Italy, April 15, 2024. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Spain expels Nicaraguan ambassador in diplomatic tit-for-tat

Australian Defence Department chief to replace Kevin Rudd as US ambassador

Mr Greg Moriarty is a career diplomat and has been ambassador for Australia in Iran and Indonesia.
Mr Greg Moriarty is a career diplomat and has been ambassador for Australia in Iran and Indonesia.

US seeks to play down fears around Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace

The chairmanship would be held by Mr Trump until he chooses to resign it, and only a unanimous vote would remove him.
The chairmanship would be held by Mr Trump until he chooses to resign it, and only a unanimous vote would remove him.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.