Asharq Al Awsat Iran since the revolution has employed the tactic of arresting Westerners in a bid to extract concessions from its foes, in a strategy of "hostage diplomacy" that has long presented ...

So far Trump has appointed SEs for Africa (Boulos), Special Missions (Grenell), Ukraine and Russia (Kellogg), Iraq (Savaja), ...

In these uncertain, volatile, and unprecedented times, the role of science is more important than ever. Scientific advances that benefit humanity and ensure planetary sustainability for current and ...

It was thus good to hear Wadephul voice Berlin's commitment to the China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security ...

During a recent Diwali event at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed to have prevented an India-Pakistan war through direct mediation and trade leverage, not for the first time, though ...

ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s recent visits to Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia have been hailed as a remarkable ...

This movement is gaining traction as Kelowna, British Columbia recently accepted the invitation to apply for the designation of UNESCO City of Gastronomy – a title that celebrates places where food ...

As food tourism continues to grow, however, authentic experiences become harder to find. In 2024, it was valued at roughly ...

According to Maria Zakharova, "if the current US administration follows the example of its predecessors and tries to force Russia to compromise its national interests through illegal sanctions, the re ...

"This is the most blatant example of warmongering," Zoltan Kovacs, Hungarian secretary of state for public diplomacy and relations, said ...

The Trump administration has ramped up diplomatic efforts to bolster a shaky ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, with Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of the president, ...

The “hostages diplomacy” that emerged after the trauma of October 7 became a rare and inspiring example of people-driven diplomacy.