Diplomacy

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  Diplomacy

  2023-02-28

  UN raises $1.2 billion to help millions facing hunger in Yemen

  Ending the humanitarian crisis starts with ending the war, Yemen's Prime Minister says as international donors call for a lasting end to the conflict.

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  Diplomacy

  2023-02-27

  China's attempt to portray itself as 'neutral' mediator in Ukraine war draws rebuke

  China's failure to condemn the conflict and reports suggesting it plans to sell suicide drones to Russia undermine what little credibility Beijing had left as it touts a new 'peace plan'.

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  Diplomacy

  2023-02-22

  Moscow courts Mauritania as part of Africa charm offensive

  Russia is seeking to establish a foothold in the region under the guise of boosting economic and political relations between the two countries.

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  Diplomacy

  2023-02-17

  'The wandering balloon': the spy incident that exposed divisions in China

  China's 'spy balloon' may be a sign of lacking co-ordination between government authorities, or a gross underestimation of the political impact of a wandering 'weather balloon'.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-10-28

  Lebanon-Israel deal unlocks lucrative energy fields, new political possibilities

  The historic agreement is one step closer to a more secure Middle East and comes as the West looks to reduce vulnerability to supply cuts from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-07-04

  China's oil imports from Russia soar, fuelling Kremlin's imperial ambitions

  The volume of Russian oil exports to China has hit a record level, handing the Kremlin vital income as it continues its brutal invasion of Ukraine.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-06-22

  Yemen International Forum paves way for political dialogue

  More than 200 Yemenis from across the political spectrum gathered in Stockholm with other stakeholders to discuss solutions to the crisis.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-06-10

  Yemen inches towards permanent peace, but danger looms on battlefronts

  Although Yemenis are seeing tangible benefits of the truce, there are increasing concerns the Houthis are using the break to reinforce their positions for the next stage of the war.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-05-02

  Chinese military visit to Iran heightens worries over Beijing's intentions

  The visit of China's defence minister comes amid surging purchases of Iranian oil, increasing attacks in the region from Iran's proxies, and lingering rumours about another Chinese base.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-04-18

  Abraham Accords rapidly bringing increased security, development to region

  The normalisation agreements between Israel and several Arab states have helped synchronise security operations, boost investments and protect the free flow of commerce.