Foreign Minister – Page 4 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Russia calls on Israel to ‘immediately’ end settlement of Palestinian territories & maintain peace at Jerusalem’s sacred sites

Posted on May 17, 2021By Editor

Moscow has urged the Israeli government to urgently put an end to violent clashes with Palestinians, as security forces crack down on unrest in East Jerusalem and are reportedly considering a full-scale ground operation in Gaza. … Read More >Russia calls on Israel to ‘immediately’ end settlement of Palestinian territories & maintain peace at Jerusalem’s sacred sites

World

‘Significant disagreements remain’ on Iran nuclear deal, says French foreign ministry as Vienna stalemate continues

Posted on May 14, 2021May 14, 2021By Editor

The French foreign ministry has said that a great deal of effort is still required to bring Iran and the US back to the 2015 nuclear agreement, as time runs low and “significant disagreements remain” between the parties. … Read More >‘Significant disagreements remain’ on Iran nuclear deal, says French foreign ministry as Vienna stalemate continues

Shows

CrossTalk Bullhorns, HOME EDITION: Remembering war

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021By Editor

On this edition of the program, we explain why Russians have an aversion to war – contrary to what is said in the West. And, at the recent G7 foreign ministers’ meeting, Russia was declared “reckless and aggressive.” Who is really “reckless and aggressive?” … Read More >CrossTalk Bullhorns, HOME EDITION: Remembering war

Asia & Pacific

Beijing tells Manila to keep hands off Chinese islands, asks FM to comply with basic etiquette of diplomacy after ‘dirty’ remarks

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021By Editor

The Chinese foreign ministry has issued a stern rebuke after Philippines’ foreign minister ordered Beijing’s vessels to “get the f**k out” of Manila’s waters. Beijing says Huangyan Island is Chinese territory. … Read More >Beijing tells Manila to keep hands off Chinese islands, asks FM to comply with basic etiquette of diplomacy after ‘dirty’ remarks

Asia & Pacific

North Korea warns of ‘VERY GRAVE SITUATION’ for US, says Biden blundered by calling its self-defense efforts ‘serious threats’

Posted on May 4, 2021May 4, 2021By Editor

President Joe Biden’s speech to Congress apparently went over like a lead balloon – or perhaps an ICBM – in North Korea, as Pyongyang has said the US will face “a very grave situation” because its leader “made a big blunder.” … Read More >North Korea warns of ‘VERY GRAVE SITUATION’ for US, says Biden blundered by calling its self-defense efforts ‘serious threats’

Russia

China will support Russia over new American sanctions, Beijing’s Foreign Ministry announces, insisting US should ‘respect’ Moscow

Posted on April 28, 2021April 28, 2021By Editor

China has blasted a wave of new sanctions imposed by the US on Russia, saying it will work with its counterparts in Moscow to protect against external interference and urging Washington to take a different approach instead. … Read More >China will support Russia over new American sanctions, Beijing’s Foreign Ministry announces, insisting US should ‘respect’ Moscow

Austrian Chancellor & German Foreign Minister warn new EU sanctions against Russia won’t work, as both call for dialogue instead

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021By Editor

Two of Europe’s top politicians have urged Brussels to change its tactics in dealing with Russia, arguing that constructive talks and open dialogue, rather than new sanctions, are the best way to secure stability on the continent. … Read More >Austrian Chancellor & German Foreign Minister warn new EU sanctions against Russia won’t work, as both call for dialogue instead

Middle East

Iran’s Foreign Ministry blames Israel for Natanz incident, calls it trap to derail sanctions talks in Vienna

Posted on April 13, 2021April 13, 2021By Editor

Iranian diplomats accused Israel of an “act against humanity” targeting the Natanz uranium enrichment facility, saying it was meant to derail talks on the lifting of sanctions. … Read More >Iran’s Foreign Ministry blames Israel for Natanz incident, calls it trap to derail sanctions talks in Vienna

EU digital vaccine certificates for Covid-19 could be ready in May, says Spanish foreign minister

Posted on April 1, 2021April 1, 2021By Editor

A senior Spanish minister has said she believes that the EU’s digital vaccine certificate could be rolled out as early as May but says it will be ready by the end of June at the latest despite the bloc’s inoculation challenges. … Read More >EU digital vaccine certificates for Covid-19 could be ready in May, says Spanish foreign minister

World

Iran & China ink 25-year strategic partnership accord as both nations face US pressure

Posted on March 28, 2021March 28, 2021By Editor

A cooperation deal between Iran and China covering a quarter of a century has been signed in Tehran, furthering Iran’s role in the Chinese global infrastructure initiative. Both nations are being targeted by US sanctions. … Read More >Iran & China ink 25-year strategic partnership accord as both nations face US pressure