Hong Kong's finance chief, Paul Chan Mo-po, stated the city can serve as a "super converter" for technical standards and innovations between mainland China and the global community, leveraging its international reputation for quality and trust.
Nicaragua's congress, controlled by President Daniel Ortega, announced a work plan to implement his order to abolish elections. This move, following a constitutional change extending his term, has been strongly condemned by the UN and the US, who call for a restoration of democracy.
Hong Kong is experiencing a resurgence as a global financial hub, surpassing Switzerland in wealth management and climbing competitiveness rankings. This comeback is partly due to geopolitical shifts favoring Chinese companies listing in Hong Kong. The city now has an opportunity to leverage improved US-China relations following the Xi-Trump summit to repair ties with Western allies, which were damaged by the national security law and subsequent US sanctions.
Burkina Faso's ruling junta has severed diplomatic ties with France, accusing Paris of acting against its interests and harboring neocolonial ambitions. The decision, announced on national television, takes effect immediately.
Mediators hailed progress in US-Iran talks in Switzerland, agreeing on a roadmap for a final deal within 60 days. Oil prices fell on the news, and technical discussions are set to begin immediately. Iran confirmed its nuclear program was briefly discussed.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that Iran and the US should not revert to using force after reaching a mutual understanding, emphasizing that the door to peace remains open. He called for international support for the talks and for multilateral structures to play a larger role.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the international community must unite to prevent Israel from disrupting US-Iran agreements, calling them a crucial diplomatic milestone. He warned that Israel might sabotage these talks and expressed hope for their swift completion.
미국과 이란이 종전을 골자로 한 양해각서(MOU) 체결에 합의하자 유엔 사무총장과 유럽 국가 정상들은 이를 환영하며 중동 전쟁 해결을 위한 중대한 진전이라고 평가했다. MOU에는 호르무즈 해협 우선 개방과 이란 비핵화 및 제재 해제 논의가 포함된다.
Pope Francis visited Spain's Canary Islands, a key migrant route, urging the international community to establish safe and legal immigration pathways and combat human trafficking and indifference towards migrants.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to North Korea from June 8-9 has been highly praised by the international community. The visit is expected to strengthen political mutual trust, enhance practical cooperation, and contribute to regional and global peace and stability.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella, in a message to the Chief of Defence Staff, highlighted the 80th anniversary of the Republic and the importance of freedom and democracy. He emphasized Italy's commitment, alongside Europe, to restoring international rules and ensuring security for all, calling on the armed forces to contribute to this goal.
Russia's UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya stated that the April ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon failed to de-escalate tensions and served as a "smokescreen for aggression." He accused Israel of expanding its occupation zone and employing scorched-earth tactics while the international community awaited further talks.
Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Israel's actions in Lebanon, calling them aggressive and aimed at destabilizing the region. Ankara accused Israel of seeking to displace Lebanese people and urged the UN Security Council to act.
Malaysia's Defense Minister Khaled criticizes international double standards after facing pressure over a contract dispute, highlighting unequal treatment of developing vs. powerful nations.
Russia's Foreign Ministry is tasked with informing the international community about alleged crimes by Kyiv in Luhansk. Moscow criticizes the lack of international reaction to the alleged killing of children, despite platforms being given to Zelensky to spread 'lies' about Russia kidnapping children.
Dr. Mubarak Kano, chief physician in Bunia, DR Congo, criticizes the slow international response to the Ebola outbreak, warning of a wider spread. Over 500 suspected cases and 131 deaths have been reported since late April.
Geneva's economy, heavily reliant on international organizations, faces collapse as the US withdraws from 66 UN entities, triggering budget cuts, layoffs, and potential relocation of staff, impacting the local community and global multilateralism.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun demands Israel stop attacking civil defense personnel and comply with the April 17 ceasefire agreement after two personnel were killed in Nabatieh.
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has called on the international community t...
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...
Four years after Shanghai’s harsh citywide lockdown, there are signs the city’s expatriate population – which thinned significantly during the pandemic – is starting to rebound, though with a notably different demographic profile. The sound of English, Korean and French is once again often heard drifting through the plane-tree-lined streets of Shanghai’s former French Concession – widely seen as the heart of the city’s international community. And local residents point to a gradual, though...
Maria Zakharova emphasized that the detention of the archaeologist in December 2025 had been based on "completely fabricated charges" and served as a stark example of the widespread legal arbitrariness prevailing in some Western countries
Russia condemns Ukrainian attack on Zaporozhye nuclear power plant that killed one employee, demanding IAEA and Director General Rafael Grossi take action against Kiev. Moscow calls the attack 'cynical' occurring days after nuclear safety conference, accusing Ukraine of disregarding nuclear safety and potentially creating radiological threats to pressure Western sponsors.
