India's Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that a passport is not proof of citizenship, sparking social media debate. Indian courts consistently uphold this, citing separate laws for passports and citizenship. The clarification causes no change to existing passport issuance or validity.
South Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the repatriation of Tuan Phan, a 44-year-old US citizen. Phan arrived in Juba in July 2025 after a Supreme Court ruling greenlit his removal. He had served his prison sentence in the US for criminal convictions before being taken into custody last year.
Chinese authorities have arrested US scholar Min Zin, who writes on Myanmar and Chinese foreign policy, on suspicion of espionage. Min Zin, a former student activist who sought asylum in the US, was last seen on June 3 in Kunming, China. The arrest is uncommon for US citizens and occurs amid efforts to reset US-China relations.
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Japan and the Philippines' EEZ negotiations will not affect Taiwan's sovereign rights under international law. However, due to significant overlap with Taiwan's EEZ, Taiwan urges Japan and the Philippines to consult with them.
China hails inclusion of Hong Kong's first astronaut in Shenzhou-23 mission as a 'fruitful result' of the 'one country, two systems' framework
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs lacks the budget for advertising in US mainstream media to counter former President Trump's "chip thief" remarks about Taiwan. While acknowledging the need to clarify Taiwan's role in the supply chain, he noted that a previous budget for media outreach was cut, and current funds are insufficient. He did mention that many US newspapers have published editorials defending Taiwan.
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs refuted claims that aid funds for Eswatini's embassies were diverted. The ministry stated that a proposed project for embassy furniture was changed to airport VIP lounge renovation and shuttle bus procurement at Eswatini's request, with no funds disbursed yet due to procedural issues.
Russia's Foreign Ministry reported that anti-Russian groups in Brussels and Italy, with Ukrainian extremists, attempted to disrupt the opening of a Russian exhibition at the Venice Biennale. The ministry stated that these provocations backfired, drawing international attention to the issue and highlighting deteriorating Russia-Italy relations.
A summit in Hong Kong promoted China's new mediation body, IOMed, as a solution to regional conflicts. This comes as US-Iran peace talks stall, highlighting the limits of traditional diplomacy. China encourages global participation in its initiative.
The UAE denies hosting Israeli PM Netanyahu or a military delegation amid Israel-Iran conflict, citing transparency under the Abraham Accords. Iran warns Gulf states against aligning with Israel.
The UAE denies reports of a secret visit by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu during the Israel-US conflict with Iran, emphasizing ties are conducted openly under the Abraham Accords. Iran warns Gulf states against aligning with Israel.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed its “firm support” for Hong Kong’s judicial authorities when asked whether Beijing would consider releasing jailed former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying ahead of US President Donald Trump’s three-day state visit starting Wednesday. “[Jimmy] Lai Chee-ying is the principal mastermind and perpetrator behind the riots that shook Hong Kong,” ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a press briefing, when asked whether Beijing would consider Lai’s...
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed its “firm support” for Hong Kong’s judicial authorities when asked whether Beijing would consider releasing jailed former media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying ahead of US President Donald Trump’s three-day state visit starting Wednesday. “[Jimmy] Lai Chee-ying is the principal mastermind and perpetrator behind the riots that shook Hong Kong,” ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a press briefing, when asked whether Beijing would consider Lai’s...
China and France must respect each other’s core interests, particularly the one-China principle, and strengthen a strategic partnership “free from external interference”, top diplomat Wang Yi said during talks with a senior adviser to the French president on Friday. Wang, director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, held talks in Beijing with Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French president, according to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Wang said the...
South African authorities shot the animal and hoisted it from a river in order to recover the man's remains. The identity of the man, a Portuguese businessman, was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday rebutted US President Donald Trump’s assertion that a South Korean-operated vessel was attacked as it was acting on its own without US protection in the Strait of Hormuz – a focal point of the ongoing Iran war. “For several days before the fire broke out, the ship had been anchored in the relevant waters near the United Arab Emirates on the inner side of the Strait of Hormuz,” the ministry said in a statement. The remarks followed an...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in his meeting with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Beijing. “Regarding the strait issue, the international community shares a common concern over restoring normal safe passage through the strait,” Beijing’s top diplomat said on Wednesday, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “China hopes that the parties concerned will respond promptly to the strong calls of the...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in his meeting with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Beijing. “Regarding the strait issue, the international community shares a common concern over restoring normal safe passage through the strait,” Beijing’s top diplomat said on Wednesday, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “China hopes that the parties concerned will respond promptly to the strong calls of the...
China called on the United States to show “sincerity” in resolving the Iranian nuclear issue while sounding a warning about Japan’s discussion of possessing nuclear weapons in a recent official report. The assessments appeared in China’s latest National Report on the Implementation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs released on Monday. The document outlines Beijing’s progress in nuclear disarmament and its long-standing nuclear...
China's latest NPT report urges the US to demonstrate sincerity in resolving Iran's nuclear issue and expresses concern over Japan's discussions on nuclear weapons possession. The report also criticized US and Israeli military actions against Iran.
The top priority of the Cuban delegation was lifting the energy embargo against the country, Alejandro Garcia del Toro, deputy director general in charge of U.S. affairs at the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said
