Kissinger at 100: How his ‘sordid’ diplomacy in Africa fuelled war in Angola and prolonged apartheid
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US set to impose sanctions on Israeli military unit over alleged human rights abuses
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
Blinken: No double standard on Israel and human rights: Blinken said the Department will have "more to say" about Israel's adherence to the Leahy ...
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In ‘Franklin,’ Michael Douglas Uses His Charm to Bankroll America: A new Apple TV+ series dramatizes the years Benjamin Franklin spent in France ...
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Quick Glance: Michael Douglas defends farting as Benjamin Franklin
- Michael Douglas expresses no remorse for his portrayal of flatulence as a founding father.
- In an interview with Sirius XM's The Jess Cagle Show, the Wall Street actor defended the scene in his Apple TV+ series Franklin where his Benjamin Franklin repeatedly breaks wind. Douglas delved into a book about Franklin and used 'Fart Proudly' to counter critics.
- Indeed, Franklin penned an essay titled 'Fart Proudly' in 1781, delving into the science of flatulence and proposing ways to turn its odor into a pleasant scent.
- The Apple TV+ series, based on A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, narrates Franklin's endeavor to persuade the French government to back the American revolution.
IMF Says Phasing Out Fuel Subsidies Is ‘Fundamental’ for Angola: The International Monetary Fund urged Angola to continue to gradually remove fuel subsidies even ...
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Angola's central bank governor forecasts FX stability amid inflation concerns: Angola's central bank sees relative stability for the country's kwanza currency ...
reuters.com/world/africa/angolas-central-bank-governor-forecasts-fx-stability-amid-inflation-concerns-2024-04-20/
Israeli gov't committed human rights abuses in 2023, State Department says: The report, which runs 103 pages, details intentional efforts by National ...
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US accused of failing to act on reports of abuse by Israeli forces: Panel urged denial of Israel funds because of serious human rights violations but state ...
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US announces $138 million in sales to bolster Ukraine’s HAWK air defense system: The U.S. State Department announced Tuesday that it has approved a potential ...
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The futility of the war in Ukraine has become more apparent : The war continues—until one side, more likely the Ukrainians, or both are exhausted or conclude ...
thehill.com/opinion/4593856-the-futility-of-the-war-in-ukraine-has-become-more-apparent/
How to Get Free Help With Your Taxes: From federal programs to local resources, here's where to get free help with your taxes.
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Baerbock in Israel and at the G7 summit: Berlin's inconclusive Instagram diplomacy
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Red alert: Iran’s drone attack sets off red lines worldwide : This is an extraordinary overt operation from Teheran.
thehill.com/opinion/international/4592764-red-alert-irans-drone-attack-sets-off-red-lines-worldwide/
Ukraine: Perhaps the most avoidable war in history: A new European security architecture should be pan-European and not transatlantic. Europe must take its fate ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/ukraine-russland-der-vielleicht-vermeidbarste-krieg-der-geschichte-li.2199121
San Francisco Mayor Gives Panda Diplomacy a Try: In a city still struggling to recover from the pandemic, Mayor London Breed hopes giant pandas will lift the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/san-francisco-mayor-gives-panda-diplomacy-a-try.html
Raila's quest for AU job gets boost from Angola and Guinea-Bissau: Raila who has bagged the support of a number of nations including Ghana and Senegal is ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001492728/railas-quest-for-au-job-gets-boost-from-angola-and-guinea-bissau
Takeaways: Bidens host state dinner for Japanese PM Kishida and wife: State dinners are often viewed as a glamorous tool in the arsenal of diplomacy ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/11/bidens-state-dinner-japan/73245553007/
Visit to Turkey: Erdogan, Steinmeier and the fine art of kebab diplomacy: Federal President Steinmeier brought the Turkish head of government a frozen kebab from ...
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Quick Glance: Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Turkey: Political Meeting in Istanbul
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier acknowledges the contributions of guest workers in Istanbul.
- Steinmeier emphasizes the importance of the relationship between Germany and Turkey.
- The President sends political signals by meeting with the Mayor of Istanbul.
- Steinmeier plans critical discussions with Turkish President Erdogan.
White House state dinners put America on display. They're crucial for US diplomacy.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/04/10/biden-white-house-japan-state-dinner-diplomacy/73244849007/
Steinmeier's kebab diplomacy in Turkey: cliché on a skewer: German Turks win film awards and have developed a corona vaccine. But Federal President Steinmeier ...
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Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Can dialogue, diplomacy be effective in Mideast?: Not only is Israel a flourishing technological hub, one of the world’s largest weapons ...
deccanchronicle.com/opinion/columnists/sunanda-k-datta-ray-can-dialogue-diplomacy-be-effective-in-mideast-890987
China should have confidence to talk to us, Taiwan's president-elect says: China should have the confidence to talk to Taiwan's legally elected government ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwans-president-elect-appoints-new-team-says-islands-security-difficult-2024-04-25/
Steinmeier trip: Hanover mayor Onay speaks with President Erdoğan in Ankara: Hanover Mayor Belit Onay accompanied Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to ...
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From döner diplomacy to NATO demands, a week in Turkish foreign policy: More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested Wednesday at two universities in ...
al-monitor.com/podcasts/doner-diplomacy-nato-demands-week-turkish-foreign-policy
Building the European Diplomatic Academy: Our current European Diplomacy architecture is defined by its hybrid nature – a mosaic of temporary personne
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/building-the-european-diplomatic-academy/
Steinmeier's kebab debacle: Now Erdogan also duped him - “Hit, sunk”: Doner diplomacy ends in fiasco. There was a lot of ridicule for Frank-Walter Steinmeier ...
derwesten.de/politik/steinmeier-doener-erdogan-tuerkei-id300935449.html
Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 Highlights Japan’s Naval Diplomacy: The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s naval diplomacy mission has expanded to meet foreign ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/indo-pacific-deployment-2024-highlights-japans-naval-diplomacy/
Minister urges new diplomats to prioritise diplomacy over politics: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has urged the newly appointed Chargé ...
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Pandas coming to CA zoo for first time in decades — and city calls it a ‘major boost’
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: San Francisco to Receive Pandas from China
- San Francisco is set to be the next U.S. city to welcome a pair of pandas from China as part of the 'panda diplomacy' program between Washington and Beijing.
- Mayor London Breed announced that the San Francisco Zoo has been chosen to house the giant pandas.
- The city has been working closely with Chinese and Asian and Pacific Islander communities to strengthen the existing cultural connection.
- China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) will collaborate with city officials to prepare for the pandas' arrival in 2025 and establish technical standards for their conservation.
Einstein-Tagore dialogue shines a path for modern leaders: In the quest for a leadership ethos, can the meeting of minds between Einstein and Tagore illuminate ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/einstein-tagore-dialogue-shines-a-path-for-modern-leaders/
Labor Diplomacy to Bolster Ties Between India and Israel : Both governments recognize that an influx of Indian migrant workers could finally forge a strong ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/labor-diplomacy-to-bolster-ties-between-india-and-israel/
Turkey seeks 2 key demands to support Rutte’s bid to lead NATO: Ankara switches to quiet diplomacy for its terror-related demands from the Dutch prime minister ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/turkey-seeks-2-key-demands-support-ruttes-bid-lead-nato
Parsing China’s Panda Diplomacy: Beijing seems less inclined to loan the famous bears to countries that criticize its behavior. So why did Xi Jinping decide to ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/parsing-chinas-panda-diplomacy/
Turkish capital to host inaugural Blue Talks event on ocean action, climate change
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Scholz: War in Ukraine could last several more years ｜ DPA: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz believes that the war in Ukraine could drag on for several more years; ...
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Julian Assange: US assurances to prevent appeal against extradition: The US has explained how it intends to meet the demands of the British judiciary to have ...
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Brahma Chellaney On Taiwan: Biden’s China policy prioritizes diplomacy over deterrence
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Pandas coming to CA zoo for first time in decades — and city calls it a ‘major boost’
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article287840700.html
“Terra Invicita”: The fight against aliens as a political thriller: The resistance against the aliens is organized in the video game “Terra Invicita” using ...
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The Future of Ukraine: More Diplomacy or More Weapons?: While the Federal Republic of Germany increases aid for Ukraine, money from the USA is at risk ...
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Express View on Maryam Nawaz’s olive branch to India: Punjabiyat diplomacy: The speech at Kartarpur Sahib is significant. India must proceed with cautious ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/express-view-on-maryam-nawazs-olive-branch-to-india-punjabiyat-diplomacy-9280324/
Japan's 2024 U.S. playbook starts with subnational diplomacy: WASHINGTON -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's six-day trip to the U.S ...
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Oman condemns Israeli attack on Iran I Times of Oman: Muscat: A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry expressed that the Sultanate of Oman is following the ...
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Taiwan Moves to Boost Its Global Standing with Chip Diplomacy: Taiwan is ramping up international cooperation deals with countries like Canada and France in ...
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Heater down - The UN and its precarious financial situation: The Palais des Nations in Geneva, the second headquarters of the UN, stands for multilateralism ...
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Nippon Steel says US Steel bid under official US review: Proposed takeover could be delayed until after US election
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Attack on Israel: This is what Israel's reaction could look like: Israel is considering the next steps against the regime in Tehran. What options are on the ...
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‘Jobs under threat’: Health savings scramble ahead of state budget: The government agency responsible for stepping in when there are medicine shortages in ...
theage.com.au/politics/victoria/jobs-under-threat-health-savings-scramble-ahead-of-state-budget-20240417-p5fkg1.html
No room for "plan B" or old protocols. Seven principles of Ukraine's wartime diplomacy
eurointegration.com.ua/eng/articles/2024/04/15/7183772/
Reducing the risks of war between the major powers : Diplomacy, not military preemption, is the best path.
thehill.com/opinion/international/4595626-reducing-the-risks-of-war-between-the-major-powers/
Handball coach pleads for ministry aid ahead W’Cup: Head coach, U-18 women’s handball team Shittu Agboola has called for the sports ministry's support ahead ...
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Culinary diplomacy: The internet is obsessed with what Janet Yellen eats in China | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Quick Glance: China and U.S. to Engage in Intensive Talks on Economic Balance
- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced intensive talks with China to address America's competitive disadvantages.
- Both sides will engage in intensive discussions on balanced economic growth and initiate exchanges on combating money laundering.
- Yellen emphasized the importance of addressing American concerns regarding overcapacity in Chinese production.
- The meetings will be held under existing economic and financial working group frameworks to address balanced growth and money laundering.
More weapons or more diplomacy? This is how the Saxons think about the war in Ukraine
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Attacking Israel: A Simulation of Strength: Israel and the United States knew exactly what Iran was planning. Diplomacy helped limit the attack ...
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Giandomenico Picco: The forgotten art of Middle East diplomacy: A great Italian diplomat recently passed away. His name was Giandomenico Picco and ...
middleeasteye.net/opinion/forgotten-art-diplomacy-middle-east-giandomenico-picco
The role of Geopolitical Alliances and Energy Diplomacy in the Guyana/Venezuela border controversy - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/14/the-role-of-geopolitical-alliances-and-energy-diplomacy-in-the-guyana-venezuela-border-controversy/
Lindy Cameron is new British High Commissioner to India: New Delhi: Britain announced the appointment of Lindy Cameron as its new High Commissioner to India ...
deccanchronicle.com/nation/lindy-cameron-is-new-british-high-commissioner-to-india-889272
The Land-Locked Thinking of Laotians: While the Lao government likes to talk about becoming land-linked, the latest ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institution survey reflects ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/the-land-locked-thinking-of-laotians/
Macron’s explosive home front in the Gaza war: France’s Gaza diplomacy is also about navigating France’s internal political and religious divisions ...
politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-strives-balancing-divided-muslim-jewish-french-communities-war-israel-gaza/
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Lacks Melnyk Diplomacy: How Desperate is He?: Ukraine vehemently demands more weapons - with a few exceptions so far in mild tones ...
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The SVP submits its neutrality initiative - Now, of all times, Swiss diplomacy is celebrating a global comeback - Zofinger Tagblatt
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Türkiye, UK can illuminate 'brighter side' via ties: Experts: Britons and Turks' historical approach to diplomacy could strengthen their post-Brexit ...
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How Switzerland is preparing for the quantum computing revolution: Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator Foundation (GESDA), an independent research ...
thedailystar.net/tech-startup/news/how-switzerland-preparing-the-quantum-computing-revolution-3585731
Can Adriano Pedrosa Save the Venice Biennale? No Pressure.: Balancing diplomacy and geopolitics is hardly new for the first Biennale curator from Latin America ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/10/arts/design/adriano-pedrosa-venice-biennale.html
Angola signals support for Raila Odinga’s AU Commission bid: Angola's ambassador to Kenya says his country would "stand in solidarity" with Kenya to ensure Mr ...
nation.africa/africa/news/angola-signals-support-for-raila-odinga-s-au-commission-bid-4584582
World water forum: Between global hope and challenges for Indonesia - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/04/06/world-water-forum-between-global-hope-and-challenges-for-indonesia.html
ISRO Chief India's space diplomacy | Poland local elections : Watch in Top Headlines of the hour: - Poland local elections a test for tusk - US alert amid ...
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How the Katchatheevu Island Controversy Impacts India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ Diplomacy
thediplomat.com/2024/04/how-the-katchatheevu-island-controversy-impacts-indias-neighborhood-first-diplomacy/
Diplomacy, where is the US going?: Should Donald Trump be re-elected, American diplomacy would be breaking with an internationalist heritage shared by all ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/06/diplomacy-where-is-the-us-going_6667584_4.html
Blinken appoints chief diversity and inclusion officer after 10-month vacancy: Secretary of State Antony Blinken has appointed a new chief diversity and ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4570309-blinken-appoints-chief-diversity-and-inclusion-officer-after-10-month-vacancy/
The Obstacles to Diplomacy in Ukraine: Russia’s Extreme Demands—and Ukraine’s Desire to Survive—Make Negotiations Unlikely
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Paid articlePaid Biden admin deeply concerned over Georgia’s push for Russian-inspired ‘foreign agents law’
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Madagascar expels EU ambassador: diplomatic porcelain smashed: The South African island state allows the castration of rapists of minors. Public criticism comes ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/diplomatisches-porzellan-zerschlagen-madagaskar-erklaert-eu-botschafterin-non-grata-li.2203094
Empowering, consultative, uniter: Who is Sam Mostyn, the next governor-general?: Those who have worked with Mostyn over her long career say she will handle her ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/empowering-consultative-uniter-who-is-sam-mostyn-the-next-governor-general-20240403-p5fgz1.html
Why does Botswana want to send herds of elephants to Germany?: Botswana, which is home to the world's largest elephant population, has already given away 8 ...
de.euronews.com/green/2024/04/04/warum-droht-botswana-damit-elefantenherden-nach-deutschland-zu-schicken
Portugal no longer reluctant over Ukraine’s EU bid, says new diplomacy chief: The new Portuguese government of Prime Minister Luís Montenegro favours Ukraine ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/portugal-no-longer-reluctant-over-ukraines-eu-bid-says-new-diplomacy-chief/
My four days of oil diplomacy in the Albertine: There's so much more to discuss regarding oil and gas operations in the Albertine ...
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Czech initiative to buy ammo for Ukraine needs more money, diplomacy chief urges: More funding is needed to get the Czech initiative to purchase ammunition for ...
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Seema Nazareth Award: Media, diplomacy relationship evolving, says Menon: "I first became aware of the role of journalism in diplomacy in Beijing in the early ...
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The six pillars of the UAE economic diplomacy - News | Khaleej Times: Today, the role of the UAE in the global economy is highlighted by its approach in trade ...
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More Than MOFA: China’s Comprehensive Diplomacy: The overarching goal of comprehensive diplomacy is to mobilize and coordinate various party-state agencies to ...
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