Diplomacy

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  Diplomacy

  2021-08-13

  Taliban, China accept each other's misdeeds in alliance of convenience

  The Taliban seem willing to overlook China's repression of millions of Muslims in Xinjiang, while Beijing is saying little of the Taliban's militant ideology and campaign to overthrow the government.

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  Diplomacy

  2021-08-03

  Iraqi-Saudi ties tighten despite sabotage attempts from Iranian proxies

  Asaib Ahl al-Haq has tried to undermine Iraqi-Saudi ties in an effort to strengthen Iran's economic and political grip on Iraq. These attempts have backfired.

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  Diplomacy

  2021-07-22

  Russia's courting of Arab states shows alliance with Iran not guaranteed

  Moscow's efforts to forge ties with Arab states indicate the Iranian regime's so-called ally is cooling on the relationship and pursuing others.

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  Diplomacy

  2021-06-04

  UAE, Morocco move forward with normalisation of ties with Israel

  A tax treaty and nonstop flights are the latest moves to normalise relations between Arab countries and Israel after the signing of US-brokered normalisation agreements last year.

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  Diplomacy

  2021-06-01

  UN nuclear watchdog 'concerned' over undeclared Iran sites

  The IAEA says that the results of its inspection work established that nuclear contamination was present at three undeclared locations, while questions linger about a fourth site.

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  Diplomacy

  2021-05-19

  Germany bans 3 groups close to Hizbullah as international pressure mounts

  The latest move by Germany comes amid increasing international pressure on Hizbullah, which has been partly blamed for the political and economic crisis in Lebanon.

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  Diplomacy

  2021-05-11

  Leaked audio reveals IRGC's role in prolonging Yemen conflict

  Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif's recently leaked interview confirmed that Iran prioritises its regional presence and expansionist policies over diplomacy.

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  Diplomacy

  2021-05-06

  G7 ends talks with criticism of China, Russia, Iran

  The G7 members' top diplomats reserved their strongest criticism for China, urging it to abide by its obligations under international law.

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  Diplomacy

  2021-05-04

  US brokers new talks on Israel-Lebanon maritime boundary

  The demarcation of the maritime borders between the two countries is expected to clear the way for offshore oil and gas exploration.

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  Diplomacy

  2021-04-22

  Baghdad, Riyadh ramp up bilateral co-operation amid Iranian militia threat

  The two sides discussed security and intelligence co-operation during a series of meetings following an attack on Riyadh claimed by an Iranian proxy.