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News Articles: diplomacy

Women walk past the closed Iranian embassy in the diplomatic quarter of the Saudi capital Riyadh, on April 11.

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  • World

Iran reopens its embassy in Saudi Arabia as the Gulf rivals restore ties

The reopened embassy could ease travel between the two countries as they work to resume direct flights, increase trade and restore business ties.

June 06, 2023
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By:
  • Aya Batrawy
In this photo provided by Saudi Press Agency, Syrian President Bashar Assad (left) is accompanied by Prince Badr bin Sultan, the deputy governor of Mecca, upon his arrival at Jeddah airport, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, ahead of the Arab summit.

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  • Middle East

Syria's embrace, Sudan's conflict and Saudi Arabia's rise define Arab League summit

With Syria's president returning to the fold — despite U.S. resistance — and with Saudi Arabia's recent detente with Iran, this year's Arab League summit reflects a changing region.

May 18, 2023
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By:
  • Aya Batrawy
People save icons as they clear rubble after a Russian rocket ruined an Orthodox church in an Easter attack, in Komyshuvakha, in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, early hours Sunday.

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  • World

Latest on Ukraine: Russia's prisoners, Brazil's diplomacy, the fight for Bakhmut

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

April 17, 2023
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By:
  • NPR Staff
Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti attends the 90th Anniversary of the Hollywood Christmas Parade on Nov. 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California.

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  • Asia

The U.S. is sending an ambassador to India after leaving the job vacant for 26 months

It was the longest diplomatic gap in the history of U.S.- Indian relations, at a time when the two countries say they're closer than ever before

March 16, 2023
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By:
  • Lauren Frayer
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani (right) shakes hands with senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi, as Saudi national security adviser Musaad bin Mohammed al-Aiban looks on during an agreement signing ceremony between Iran and Saudi Arabia to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies in Beijing, Friday.

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  • World

Rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran restore ties, with China's help. Here's why it matters

Saudi Arabia and Iran are restoring full diplomatic relations in a deal brokered by China, a move that could reduce tensions in the region and that asserts China's growing influence in the Gulf.

March 10, 2023
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By:
  • Aya Batrawy
Signs promoting 5G wireless technology from Chinese technology firm Huawei are displayed at the PT Expo in Beijing in 2018. Germany is reviewing the presence of Huawei and ZTE components in its telecommunications.

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  • World

Germany moves toward restrictions on Huawei, as Europe sours on China

Germany said Tuesday it is reviewing tech suppliers such as China's Huawei and ZTE, whose equipment is used in Germany's 5G networks. Europeans are starting to favor a tougher stance on China.

March 08, 2023
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By:
  • Rob Schmitz
Secretary of State Antony Blinken walks to a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi on Thursday.

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  • World

U.S. and Russia's top diplomats meet for the first time since the Ukraine war began

Relations between the two countries have collapsed over the Ukraine war, with the U.S. slapping thousands of sanctions on Russia, and militarily, economically and diplomatically supporting Ukraine.

March 02, 2023
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By:
  • Charles Maynes,
  • Raksha Kumar,
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Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday.

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  • World

China's Xi heralds 'unbreakable' friendship with Belarus, an ally of Russia

The two leaders met in Beijing and discussed the war in Ukraine, a week after China released a position paper, calling for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

March 01, 2023
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  • John Ruwitch
GPB News NPR

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  • World

Security underpins U.S. ties with Gulf states like Saudi Arabia. But tensions linger

Visiting Saudi Arabia last summer, President Biden tried to reassure Arab leaders of U.S. commitment to the region's security. But Gulf nations aren't necessarily rushing to side with Washington.

January 12, 2023
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By:
  • Aya Batrawy
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian speaks at the daily media briefing in Beijing on April 8, 2020. This week, Zhao was assigned a new job: deputy director of the ministry's Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs — a lateral move to an obscure post that takes Zhao out of the spotlight.

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  • World

A 'wolf warrior' is sidelined, as China softens its approach on the world stage

Zhao Lijian, a foreign ministry spokesman known for his combative approach, was reassigned. The change is mostly tactical, but analysts see a window of opportunity to improve China-U.S. relations.

January 12, 2023
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By:
  • John Ruwitch
Chinese Ambassador to the US Qin Gang visits the headquarters of Sany America, a Chinese excavator and construction-equipment manufacturer, in Peachtree City, GA on on May 12.

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  • World

China's new foreign minister will be Qin Gang, the current ambassador to Washington

China's diplomacy will offer "Chinese wisdom, Chinese initiatives and Chinese strength," Qin said in his first statement as foreign minister. He is seen as one of Xi Jinping's trusted aides.

December 30, 2022
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By:
  • Vincent Ni
An honor guard watches the airplane carrying Senegalese President Macky Sall land at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland ahead of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit on Monday. The summit is taking place this week in Washington, D.C.

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  • World

The U.S. welcomes leaders from Africa, where China and Russia are making inroads

African leaders are converging in Washington for a summit that's the centerpiece of President Biden's effort to reset and improve U.S. ties with African countries.

December 13, 2022
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  • Emmanuel Akinwotu
GPB News NPR

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  • World

Latest on Ukraine: A weekly recap and look ahead at Russia's war (Dec. 12)

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

December 12, 2022
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  • NPR Staff
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends an event via video on Wednesday. The Kremlin is downplaying the prospect of Ukraine peace talks after President Biden said he would speak to Putin if "he's looking for a way to end the war."

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  • World

Putin turns down Biden talks and defends Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid

The Kremlin dismissed the idea of talks with President Biden to end the war in Ukraine and said its assault on Ukrainian infrastructure was an "inevitable" response to Kyiv's attacks.

December 02, 2022
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  • Charles Maynes
The José Antonio Anzoátegui industrial park for crude oil and petrochemicals in Anzoátegui state, Venezuela, on March 17.

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  • World

The U.S. is trying to mend ties with Venezuela. One big reason? Oil

The Biden administration has extended an olive branch to Venezuela. It might sway Caracas to resume talks with the opposition for elections, and eventually let Venezuelan oil back on the world market.

November 03, 2022
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  • John Otis
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