Nicaragua’s foreign minister: We’re resisting a ‘pandemic of neo-colonialism’

The Grayzone’s Ben Norton sat down for an interview with Nicaragua’s Foreign Minister Denis Moncada to discuss the country’s decision to leave the OAS, attempts to build an international alliance against US unilateralism, and what an anti-imperialist foreign policy looks like. … Read More >Nicaragua’s foreign minister: We’re resisting a ‘pandemic of neo-colonialism’

Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry summons Lebanon’s ambassador over criticism of Saudi Arabia & UAE in Yemen conflict

Lebanon’s ambassador to Bahrain was summoned by the kingdom’s Foreign Affairs Ministry and handed a letter of protest over remarks made by a Lebanese minister about the role of the UAE and Saudi Arabia in the civil war in Yemen. … Read More >Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry summons Lebanon’s ambassador over criticism of Saudi Arabia & UAE in Yemen conflict

NATO can only respond with harsh statements amid military advancements of Russia & China – Karin Kneissl

NATO’s new masterplan to deter Moscow, including with nuclear weapons, looks like an attempt to stay relevant amid the military advancements of Russia and China, former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl told RT. … Read More >NATO can only respond with harsh statements amid military advancements of Russia & China – Karin Kneissl

‘Don’t turn democracy into Coca-Cola’: China warns US not to divide globe and spread its own form of rule at Summit of Democracies

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has issued a warning aimed at Washington, calling on the US not to push its own form of democracy on other nations or split the international community by excluding countries from its upcoming summit. … Read More >‘Don’t turn democracy into Coca-Cola’: China warns US not to divide globe and spread its own form of rule at Summit of Democracies

Chinese Foreign Ministry mocks US over Afghanistan, says its ‘war machines’ have become Taliban playground

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman has mocked the US and the chaotic collapse of the Washington-backed Afghan regime they left behind, as he shared footage of Taliban soldiers using captured aircraft as a swing. … Read More >Chinese Foreign Ministry mocks US over Afghanistan, says its ‘war machines’ have become Taliban playground

China claps back at US Vice President Harris, criticizes Washington’s ‘selfish’ Afghanistan policy

China has launched a scathing attack at Washington for its “selfish” Afghanistan policy, following accusations from US Vice President Kamala Harris that Beijing exerts aggression on countries situated in its southern seas. … Read More >China claps back at US Vice President Harris, criticizes Washington’s ‘selfish’ Afghanistan policy

By cracking down on Covid-19 protesters at home, the West has lost all credibility in preaching about ‘human rights’ to Russia

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has slammed Lithuania, accusing the Baltic nation of showcasing double standards in supporting civil unrest abroad while cracking down on protesters railing against coronavirus restrictions back home. … Read More >By cracking down on Covid-19 protesters at home, the West has lost all credibility in preaching about ‘human rights’ to Russia

US push to extend cross-border aid opening is aimed at supplying terrorist groups & prolonging war – Syrian FM to RT

The US is fighting hard to keep the border crossing from Turkey into Syria’s Idlib open because it allows them to supply arms to terrorists under the pretense of delivering aid, Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad told RT. … Read More >US push to extend cross-border aid opening is aimed at supplying terrorist groups & prolonging war – Syrian FM to RT

Frustrated Ukrainian Foreign Minister claims NATO has refused to take ‘a single step’ towards allowing Kiev join bloc since 2008

Dmitry Kuleba, Ukraine’s most senior diplomat, has aired his frustration at the lack of clarity the country is receiving from the US and its allies about which hoops it must jump through before it can join the NATO military bloc. … Read More >Frustrated Ukrainian Foreign Minister claims NATO has refused to take ‘a single step’ towards allowing Kiev join bloc since 2008

Saudi Arabia summons Lebanese ambassador, condemns foreign minister for blaming Gulf states for rise of ISIS

Riyadh has summoned Lebanon’s ambassador to lodge a complaint against Beirut’s foreign minister for damaging “brotherly relations” between the two countries, after he claimed Gulf states were responsible for the ascent of ISIS. … Read More >Saudi Arabia summons Lebanese ambassador, condemns foreign minister for blaming Gulf states for rise of ISIS