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Trump Admits Zero Breakthrough on Ukraine, Iran Talks
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump's high-stakes diplomatic gambit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin collapsed Thursday, with the American leader admitting zero breakthrough on critical Ukraine and Iran discussions. "No, I didn't make any...

President Lai meets delegation from 2025 Taiwan International Ocean Forum
TAIWAN, July 1 - Details 2025-06-30 President Lai meets Minister of State at UK Department for Business and Trade Douglas Alexander On the morning of June 30, President Lai Ching-te met with Douglas Alexander, Minister of State at the Department...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...

Ukrainian PM Urges Increased Global Pressure on Russia
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal, met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday to thank the United Nations for its support of humanitarian efforts and the Black Sea Grain Initiative, while also urging increased global...

Ukraine Urges Greater Global Action Against Russia
(MENAFN) In a discussion with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday, Ukraine’s Prime Minister conveyed appreciation for the United Nations' role in humanitarian efforts and its involvement in the Black Sea Grain Initiative. He...

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Lead to Casualties in Izhevsk
(MENAFN) Ukrainian drone strikes on the Russian city of Izhevsk resulted in civilian casualties, including fatalities and severe injuries, according to regional officials on Tuesday. Aleksandr Brechalov, the head of Russia’s Udmurtia region,...

Ukraine attacks Donetsk People’s Republic killing one person
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that a woman was killed and at least three others were injured—including a teenage boy and an adult man—after long-range missiles struck the Voroshilovsky district in central Donetsk. The head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin,...

Remarks by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan at the NUS 120 Gala Dinner, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, 3 July 2025
ESM Goh Chok Tong NUS Pro-Chancellors Mr Po’ad Mattar, Mr Chan Sek Keong and Mrs Theresa Foo NUS Chairman Mr Hsieh Fu Hua NUS President Professor Tan Eng Chye NUS family and friends, My five years in NUS were the best years of my life. If each and...

OSCE Ambassadors reaffirm unwavering support to Ukraine during visit to Kyiv
KYIV, 3 JULY 2025 – A delegation of Ambassadors from OSCE participating States concluded a visit to Kyiv yesterday, reaffirming their steadfast support for Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing war of aggression. Co-hosted by the Finnish OSCE...

President Lai meets Minister of State at UK Department for Business and Trade Douglas Alexander
TAIWAN, June 30 - Details 2025-06-27 President Lai confers decoration on former Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Ohashi Mitsuo On the morning of June 27, President Lai Ching-te conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon upon...

Ukraine withdraws from treaty prohibits use anti-personnel landmines
(MENAFN) President Volodymyr Zelensky has officially endorsed a decision to begin Ukraine’s withdrawal from a key international treaty that prohibits the use of anti-personnel landmines. A formal decree signed by Zelensky confirms Ukraine’s...

Egyptian President, Zelensky discuss regional issues on phone
(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call on Wednesday to discuss ongoing global tensions, particularly the Russia-Ukraine conflict, along with developments in the Middle East....

Russia, Ukraine Await New Timelines for Peace Talks
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine are actively working on setting dates for a fresh round of negotiations in Istanbul and are awaiting each other’s proposals regarding potential timelines, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. He clarified...

Protection of children in armed conflicts in focus at Joint FSC-PC Security Dialogue
Protection of children in armed conflicts was the focus of the 95th joint OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) and OSCE Permanent Council (PC) meeting organized under the Estonian FSC Chairpersonship and the 2025 OSCE Chairpersonship of...

Ex-leader accuses Zelensky of using power to suppress political opponents
(MENAFN) Former President Petro Poroshenko has publicly accused current Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of authoritarian practices aimed at suppressing political opponents, including himself. In an interview with a British newspaper,...

Experts Say U.S. Arms Supply Halt to Ukraine Could Trigger Crisis
(MENAFN) The United States' decision to halt its weapon shipments to Ukraine could push the country into a critical situation in under two months, according to media, which cites military experts. Without ongoing U.S. assistance, Ukraine’s...

Russia, Ukraine Await Proposals for Next Round of Peace Talks
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine are still aligning on dates for the next round of peace talks in Istanbul and are currently waiting for each other to submit proposals on timelines, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed Thursday. Speaking at a...

US Halts Arms Shipments to Ukraine
(MENAFN) The United States is pausing its delivery of weapons to Ukraine under its “America first” strategy, according to Washington’s representative to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, who shared this information with a news outlet. He emphasized that...

NATO Head Understands US Cutting Off Ukraine Aid
(MENAFN) NATO’s newly appointed Secretary General, Mark Rutte, has expressed his full understanding of the United States prioritizing its internal interests. However, he emphasized that European nations cannot continue sustaining Ukraine in its...

Kremlin states Moscow not intimidated by Trump’s cruel rhetoric
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has responded calmly to recent sharp remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump, affirming that Russia remains open to continued dialogue with Washington. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov addressed Trump’s accusations on...