…say Spain played better, really,” Trump said. The game also provided a chance for some diplomacy. Trump said he had spoken to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney — whose country co-hosted the tournament with the United States and Mexico — about wildfires that have sent smoke over the US northeast. The US leader said he…
…Nigeria’s presence at the summits further demonstrates its commitment to regional diplomacy and its determination to strengthen cooperation among ECOWAS member states. The post Shettima arrives in lungi, Sierra Leone for ECOWAS mid-year summit 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.
Brazil’s top court on Saturday denied a request by Argentine President Javier Milei to visit former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest, a ruling obtained by AFP showed. Milei is expected to attend the convention of Bolsonaro’s Liberal Party on July 25 in Sao Paulo, at which Bolsonaro’s son Flavi…
…of Christian communities, justice sector reform, digital transformation, commercial diplomacy and regional stability. During meetings on defence and security, Garcia welcomed Nigeria’s increased efforts under the U.S.-Nigeria Joint Working Group to address the country’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern. T…
…experience inspired the broad outlines of his vision for the continent and his African diplomacy,” he said.
…rhetoric, regional mediators, including Qatar and Pakistan, continue to push for renewed diplomacy. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he had urged Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to preserve the "hard-earned peace" in the region.However, Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, signalled that…
…“This administrative transition introduces an intentional shift towards constructive diplomacy, intellectual rigour and proactive engagement with state actors. The incoming Executive Council assumes office with a clear policy roadmap aimed at addressing the fundamental issues confronting the Nigerian education sector,…
…Trump has declared their ceasefire over, while mediators have been trying to salvage diplomacy, with Iranian media reporting that a delegation from Qatar travelled to Iran on Friday. “Vengeance is the will of our nation and must inevitably be carried out,” Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written message. He became Iran’s su…
…Commission, a platform where both governments discuss trade, investment, security, diplomacy and other areas of cooperation. Although Ghanaian officials described the trip as a state visit, South Africa insists it was a bilateral commission meeting that had been planned months in advance. The meeting was expected to st…
…resonated on the global stage, elevating Nigeria to the pinnacle of global energy diplomacy.'' Ekpo said that as nations pursued decarbonisation without sacrificing energy security, global demand for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) had been projected to grow across Europe and Asia. The minister said that the country did no…
…Trump would meet Zelensky on Wednesday during the NATO summit in a big to invigorate diplomacy. “The president’s obviously getting together with him to talk about how we can end the war. That’s been a priority of his for a long time,” a senior US official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. The official said Trum…
…him that his country had picked the right partner for socio-economic and sporting diplomacy. "I can tell you that we are super delighted for this honour by Kosovo, and we are ready for every form of sporting collaboration that will mutually benefit both countries," Olopade said. "At the Sports Commission, through the m…
US President Donald Trump criticized outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday after the Labour leader announced he would resign, saying he had “really hurt himself” over energy, immigration and his handling of relations with Washington. “I think he's a lovely man,” Trump told reporters at an Oval Office e…
Iran’s delegation on Sunday walked out of the Swiss venue where it held talks with the United States towards permanently ending the Middle East war, after Donald Trump threatened to strike the Islamic republic over its support for Hezbollah. The negotiations to end a war that sowed chaos across the region and rattled t…
Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday warned the United States against making threats at the Islamic republic, vowing that “our armed forces are ready to respond”. “Don’t they think that if their threats had any effect, they would not have reached today’s state of desperation? We do not take Americ…
…Mehra noted, "London Climate Action Week has become a major fixture in global climate diplomacy, attracting ministers, lawmakers, investors, business leaders, local governments, civil society groups, academics and cultural institutions." She said this year's edition is expected to exceed the more than 700 climate-relat…
…Indonesia under foreign rule. Through a combination of military resistance, strategic diplomacy, geographical advantages and rapid modernisation, some countries managed to preserve their sovereignty and chart their own paths. Here are six countries that were never formally colonised. 1. Ethiopia Ethiopia stands out as…
…also declared that Nigeria had returned strongly to the centre of multilateral diplomacy and global affairs. According to him, recent diplomatic successes at the United Nations reflected the country's renewed international influence. "Let me thank the Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, for her tremendous support…
…him in Nigeria’s political landscape. At a time when many politicians prefer cautious diplomacy, Wike has built a reputation for expressing his views openly and confronting difficult issues head-on. Whether addressing matters within his political party or commenting on national issues, he is known for his frankness and…
US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency to "NICE" by adding the letter "N" for "National," saying the change would confuse critics in the media and among Democratic Party opponents. In a post shared on his official X handle on Saturday, Trump launched a poll…
…notable because Meloni, unlike many European leaders, had invested heavily in personal diplomacy with Trump and had been viewed in Rome and Washington as one of his most natural partners on the continent. She had spent months cultivating close ties with the US president while trying to reassure European allies wary of…