A U.S. diplomat stated that North Korea's denuclearization is a "very high" priority for the Trump administration, despite Pyongyang's insistence on its nuclear status. The diplomat also discussed the transfer of wartime operational control to South Korea, emphasizing reliance on military opinion.
A veteran US diplomat, Richard Haass, urged the US and China to hold regular high-level meetings and deepen cooperation on emerging technologies like AI. He emphasized the need for transparency to prevent a downturn in relations and suggested institutionalizing diplomatic interactions.
India summoned a senior US diplomat to protest a strike on the tanker Settebello off Oman that killed three Indian sailors. Separately, the 'Cockroach' party protested in Pune demanding the education minister's removal over alleged exam irregularities.
India summoned a senior US diplomat after US forces fired on the Palau-flagged vessel Settebello off Oman, injuring three Indian sailors and leaving three missing. The US claims the ship failed to comply with instructions during a strike targeting Iranian oil transport.
India summoned a US diplomat to protest the attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off Oman's coast, which had 24 Indian crew members. While 21 were rescued, 3 remain missing. The US military stated it disabled the Palau-flagged tanker for violating an ongoing blockade.
A US diplomat has been found dead in Myanmar, with police investigating the death as a possible murder. A Thai woman has been detained in connection with the case, according to diplomatic sources. The US State Department confirmed the death but offered no further details.
The US State Department and Vice-President JD Vance have criticized the UK's handling of Henry Nowak's murder, linking it to 'civilizational decline' and 'mass migration' issues, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Former US diplomat Kathleen Stephens stated that the planned transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea will not signal the end of the bilateral alliance. She expressed confidence that Seoul and Washington can manage the transition, which aims to modernize their security partnership amid evolving regional threats.
Senior US diplomat Sarah Rogers criticized Germany's free speech laws, calling its censorship practices into question over the conviction of a citizen fined for calling Chancellor Friedrich Merz 'Lying Fritz'. Rogers argued that European courts' claims to censor the internet worldwide undermine free speech principles.
A former US diplomat, Kathleen Stephens, stated that the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea will not signify the end of the bilateral alliance. She believes the transition can be managed effectively, fostering greater trust and confidence between Seoul and Washington, despite concerns about potential weakening of the security partnership.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio commemorated the Tiananmen Square crackdown, stating that "no censorship can erase the past" and honoring those who fought for freedom. The statement, made on June 3rd, ahead of the anniversary, is expected to anger Beijing.
Iran and the US are in rapid diplomatic talks, with President Trump expecting a ceasefire extension and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz next week. A draft agreement includes mutual truce and partial sanctions relief, but complex issues like Iran's nuclear program and frozen assets remain contentious.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to discuss energy sales amid the Iran war's impact on global supply. India, heavily reliant on imports, faces challenges due to shipping disruptions. The visit also addresses trade tensions and the Quad grouping.
A former US diplomat believes the energy crisis, triggered by a US-Iran conflict, has increased China's interest in the Power of Siberia-2 pipeline project, facilitating Russia-China cooperation.
Samsung Electronics' union will strike Thursday after rejecting a government-mediated proposal. Kakao's union also approved a strike vote across five affiliates. A senior US diplomat will visit Seoul to implement summit agreements, while Israeli forces seized an aid flotilla with Korean activists.
A senior US diplomat will visit Seoul soon to launch bilateral working groups to implement agreements from a summit between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump. The groups will focus on security, trade, and nuclear cooperation.
A senior US diplomat will visit Seoul soon to launch bilateral working groups to implement agreements from the October 2025 summit between Presidents Trump and Lee Jae Myung. The talks will focus on nuclear-powered submarines, uranium enrichment, and spent fuel reprocessing.
A senior US diplomat will visit Seoul soon to launch bilateral working groups to implement agreements from a summit between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump. The talks also covered security, economic cooperation, freedom of navigation, and US extended deterrence commitments.
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According to the report, Marco Rubio was scheduled to visit India on May 24-26
European and US diplomats surveyed Azerbaijan’s reconstruction of Karabakh and to express support for the peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan settling on the region gripped by decades of conflict until 2025.
Avusturya'nın, casusluk yaptığı iddiasıyla Rusya'nın Viyana Büyükelçiliğinde görevli 3 diplomatı sınır dışı ettiği bildirildi.
