Tag: #InternationalRelations
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CHINA, NIGERIA STRENGTHEN CULTURAL DIPLOMACY THROUGH TEA, SILK ROAD HERITAGE EVENT
China and Nigeria have deepened cultural diplomacy through a heritage-focused event held in Abuja, showcasing traditional arts, music, and tea culture. The 2026 “Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon” featured performances such as tea ceremonies, guqin music, incense rituals, ceramic art, and tea tasting sessions. The event was organised by the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria…
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ESTONIA SAYS INDIA CAN PLAY KEY ROLE IN PUSHING FOR RUSSIA-UKRAINE PEACE
Estonia’s Foreign Minister, Margus Tsahkna, says India is playing a major role in ongoing efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and bring peace to Europe. Speaking in Tallinn, Tsahkna expressed hope that India would continue engaging Russia and apply greater diplomatic pressure to encourage a peaceful resolution to the conflict, which began in 2022. The…
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UZODIMMA CALLS FOR STRONGER DIPLOMATIC PARTNERSHIPS TO DRIVE GROWTH
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has called for deeper collaboration between Nigeria’s diplomatic community and the Federal Government to support investment, security cooperation and sustainable development. Speaking during an interactive session with diplomats in Abuja, Uzodimma said the Renewed Hope Agenda is designed to strengthen institutions, restore investor…
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NIGERIA SUMMONS SOUTH AFRICAN ENVOY OVER ATTACKS ON CITIZENS
Diplomatic tensions are heating up as Nigeria demands answers over rising hostility toward its citizens in South Africa. Abuja, May 2, 2026 — Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner for a high-level meeting on May 4, following reports of protests, harassment, and attacks targeting Nigerians and their businesses. Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu…
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NIGERIA, MEXICO MARK 50 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC “BESTIE STATUS”
From handshake diplomacy to billion-naira opportunities — Nigeria and Mexico are celebrating half a century of steady international “situationship done right.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria says it’s rolling out plans to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations with Mexico — a partnership that has quietly matured into a global cooperation story. According to…
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IRAN: NON-HOSTILE SHIPS ALLOWED SAFE PASSAGE THROUGH STRAIT OF HORMUZ
Amid rising regional tensions, Iran says commercial shipping can continue—so long as vessels follow security rules and avoid hostile activity. The Iranian foreign ministry has clarified that non-hostile vessels are allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, under specific conditions. According to a statement circulated via the International Maritime Organization, ships from countries not…
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NIGERIA DISTANCES ITSELF FROM KEY TERMS IN UN WOMEN’S RIGHTS DOCUMENT
Nigeria has pushed back at the UN, rejecting parts of a global women’s rights agreement over what it calls “controversial terminology” and concerns about sovereignty. Nigeria has formally distanced itself from several phrases used in the outcome document of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) held at the United Nations in New York.…
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AFGHANISTAN CONFIRMS DETENTION OF 2 U.S. CITIZENS, SAYS CASE NOT SERIOUS
Kabul reassures Washington as tensions rise over wrongful detention claims. The Afghan government has confirmed that two U.S. citizens are currently in custody after allegedly violating local laws, spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid told TOLOnews on Friday. Mujahid described the case as “not serious” and said a solution is available to resolve the situation, signaling that the…
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IRAN-US-ISRAEL STRIKE SPARKS REGIONAL WAR, GLOBAL OIL SHOCKS
The assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Feb. 28, 2026, allegedly by the United States and Israel, has ignited a full-blown regional conflict with global economic ripples. What began as a targeted strike has escalated into waves of Iranian missile and drone attacks on Israel and U.S. bases across the Gulf, while Tehran…
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KIM WARNS OF SOUTH KOREA’S ‘COMPLETE COLLAPSE’ AMID RISING TENSIONS
Pyongyang hardens its stance on Seoul but signals possible openness toward the U.S. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned he cannot rule out a “complete collapse” of South Korea if it carries out what he called “mischievous acts” threatening the North’s security. Speaking at the ninth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea,…
