Articles tagged with "diplomacy"

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Migrants queue to get food distributed by NGO Luna Blanca in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta on August 7, 2026, following a mass influx of migrants from Morocco in recent days. (Photo: AFP)

Spain imposes border checks on Italy as migrant showdown grows

The checks, which come "amid the persistent irregular migration pressure" facing Italy, will start at midnight on Saturday and last until September 7, Spain's interior ministry said in a statement.

US President Donald Trump holds up a newly signed executive order on adjusting imports of polysilicon in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 6, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

US unveils 15% tariff on polysilicon products

White House says new tariff aims to 'create a level playing field for American producers of these strategic goods," and to "encourage onshoring of these industries.'

7 DAYS AGO

US President Donald Trump speaks with the media before boarding Air Force One en route to Las Vegas at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles on August 4, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

US has refunded about $100B in Trump tariffs

The figure, reported in documents Tuesday, constitutes about 60% of some $166 billion the Trump administration collected after invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose duties.

August 5, 2026

The ambassador of Brazil, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, is pictured in Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Germany on July 18, 2013. (File photo: AFP)

US revokes visa of Brazilian ambassador to Washington

Washington's decision stems from Brasilia's delay in approving a new US ambassador, according to the US official, who said: 'We think the government of Brazil owes us a prompt and positive answer to our request.'

August 4, 2026

Pakistani soldiers patrol near the Pakistan–Afghanistan border crossing in Chaman on February 27, 2026, following overnight cross-border fighting between the two countries. (Photo: AFP)

UAE calls for de-escalation amid renewed Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions

The ministry stresses the importance of reason and diplomacy in resolving disputes, reaffirming the UAE’s support for initiatives aimed at strengthening security, stability and development for both nations.

February 28, 2026

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press before boarding Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House for Texas in Washington, DC, on February 27, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

US backs Pakistan’s self-defense as Trump praises leadership amid Afghan conflict

Praises the Pakistan leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir; says he believes Pakistan is 'doing terrifically well.'

February 27, 2026

Modi’s Israel visit spotlights deepening alliance amid Gaza, democracy concerns

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel for a two-day visit as Israeli opposition parties plan to boycott his Knesset address, highlighting political divisions amid deepening India–Israel strategic ties

February 25, 2026

US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner delivers a speech for the official launch of America 250, to celebrate the 250th birthday of the US in 2026, at the US ambassy in Paris, on December 4, 2025.

France to revoke US envoy's govt access after summons no-show

The move is the latest instance of diplomatic friction between Paris and the United States under President Donald Trump, with Paris bristling at what it sees as repeated interference by Washington in domestic matters.

February 24, 2026