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South Korea

Olympic diplomacy earns gold for North Korea

Pyongyang walks off with the diplomatic prizes after its Winter Olympics charm offensive.

South Korea

Koreas hold 'frank and candid' talks

North Korea reports talks with the South were frank and candid, but no further mention has been made of Pyongyang's summit invitation to President Moon Jae-in.

South Korea

Euroviews. From peaceful Pyeongchang Olympics to lasting Olympic peace: View

The goodwill and meeting opportunities generated by the Olympic deal should be utilised to bring about peace, argue professors Chung-in Moon and Timo Kivimaki.

Republic of North Macedonia

UN mediator confident FYROM can change its name and resolve dispute

The UN Representative helping the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) resolve a dispute over its name said on Friday a solution is still possible.

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United Kingdom

UK and France announce joint military operations

But leaders set to clash on changes to Calais border arrangements post Brexit

Romania

Anyone there? Shinzo Abe picks worst moment to visit Romania

Japan’s prime minister chose to visit Bucharest the day after his opposite number resigned from government.

Republic of North Macedonia

Macedonia - it's complicated

Said in a second, the name has been argued over for decades and impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.

Iran

Diplomatic discussions: Boris Johnson meets Iranian counterpart

UK Foreign Minister Boris Johnson meets his Iranian counterpart in Tehran for talks on the nuclear deal and dual national consular cases, including that of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.

Israel

World leaders condemn Trump's Jerusalem plan

The US president's plan to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the US embassy to the city bring global disapproval, even before his expected announcement.

Israel

Trump set to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital in embassy move

Donald Trump prepares to risk the anger of the Arab world by moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to contested Jerusalem

Iran

Legal action over new claims against mother jailed in Iran

Husband of jailed British-Iranian charity worker says legal action is planned in Tehran over new claims broadcast on state TV

United Kingdom

UK government apologises to detained Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Boris Johnson offers apology to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and family, as her husband expresses concern for her well-being in detention in Iran.

World News

What is all-American diner Trump eating on his Asia tour?

Trump is widely known to opt for hamburgers, well-done steak and meatloaf - all with a side of ketchup - over more exotic cuisines.

China

Trump lands in Beijing with get tough message over North Korea

The US president will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping over trade and Pyongyang's nuclear weapons programme

Korea

'Come to the table': Trump changes tone towards North Korea

"We hope to god" no to have to resort to US military power, Trump says during a visit to Seoul.

Korea

Trump arrives in South Korea with sights set on Pyongyang

US President's arrival on the frontlines the North Korean nuclear stand off comes amid heightened tensions with Pyongyang.

World News

Euroviews. View: Bridging the gap between German prudence and French audacity

A well-functioning Franco-German partnership is more important than ever, writes Dominique Moisi

North Korea

Euroviews. View: There is only one way forward on North Korea

A formal agreement to end the Korean War could pave the way for broader diplomatic talks, writes Carl Bildt

United Kingdom

'No great step forward' in Brexit talks, says Barnier

David Davis and Michel Barnier gave a news briefing on the latest round of talks which have come to an end in Brussels.

World News

France leads EU pressure on Catalonia

France says it will not recognise an independent Catalonia as other EU governments urge region to up hold the law