diplomatic relation

Syria

South Korea establishes diplomatic ties with Syria’s new government

The announcement comes months after a rebel coalition ousted longtime Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who had maintained close ties with North Korea.

11/04/2025

Europe News

Czech Republic signs historic treaty on relations with the Vatican

The Czech Republic signed a treaty with the Vatican, ensuring religious freedom and recognising Catholic marriages. It needs parliamentary approval to take effect.

24/10/2024

Iraq

Iran's Pezeshkian seeks stronger Iraq ties on first trip as president

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, sworn in last July, has made his first official visit abroad to Iraq, seeking to bolster ties amid growing regional tensions.

11/09/2024

Iran

Iran summons Russian envoy over Persian Gulf islands dispute

Iran summoned the Russian envoy to Tehran after Moscow and Arab countries released a joint statement earlier this week challenging Iran’s claim to disputed islands in the Persian Gulf, state media reported Sunday.

24/12/2023

Culture news

King Charles III praises K-pop band BLɅϽKPIИK during state banquet

King Charles III praises K-pop band BLɅϽKPIИK for "their role in bringing the message of environmental sustainability to a global audience" during formal state visit of South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol.

22/11/2023

Lithuania

The story of how little Lithuania took on global superpower China

What next happened caught the Baltic nation completely off guard.

24/10/2023

Vietnam

Biden in Vietnam: US President not trying to start a 'cold war' with China

Bidn made the comments ahead of talks which are likely to focus on semiconductors and critical minerals amid a revelation that Vietnam was in talks with Russia over a new arms supply deal that could trigger US sanctions.

10/09/2023

My Europe Series

Five burning issues on the agenda as Biden welcomes Macron to the US

The talks come at a fraught time in world politics.

30/11/2022

Norway

Moscow summons Norwegian ambassador after Russians arrested

Moscow says the charges are "politically motivated" while Oslo says that sanctions prohibit any Russians from flying drones in Norwegian airspace.

28/11/2022

Finland

Russian diplomats trolled with parking space in Ukrainian colours

"Turku has been powerful in its actions to help Ukraine and it is important that the support is also visible in the city scenery."

21/10/2022

World News

Turkey and Israel restore full diplomatic ties in milestone

Turkey and Israel agreed to restore full diplomatic relations on Wednesday, as ties gradually improve after more than a decade of friction.

18/08/2022

Spain

Spain's Pedro Sanchez in Morocco for improved diplomatic relations

Madrid has surprisingly changed its position on Morocco’s disputed region of Western Sahara.

08/04/2022