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Questioning Islamabad’s record on protecting minority rights even as it sought to criticise India at the UN, Mr. Puri underlined that it is well-documented that Pakistan’s minorities have shrunk dramatically since its independence
Cypriots say Israeli money is moving fast and shutting them out as their government embraces Israel as a key ally.
Tokyo, Oct. 25 (Jiji Press)--U.S. Democratic Rep. Ami Bera, a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, condemned Russia's recent detention of a Japanese journalist as unacceptable, during an interview with Jiji Press in Tokyo this weekend. "I don't think there's any place where it's acceptable for them to detain reporters," Bera said while referring to past cases involving American...
Beijing has a formula for tackling African conflicts and hot-button issues, and during a meeting this month with Togolese leader Faure Gnassingbe, Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined it in four principles linking peace to development. The principles entail focusing on African-led security free from outside intervention; upholding sovereignty and UN Charter principles; rejecting force and sanctions and favouring ceasefires through dialogue; and focusing on both immediate security concerns and...
Young Chinese people enjoy Japanese pop culture such as anime and music, but many draw a firm line at symbols of Japanese militarism. That line was tested recently at Moscow State University, where Chinese students confronted a classmate wearing Japan’s rising sun flag in class and called for his repatriation, state-run newspaper Global Times reported on Sunday. Many countries, including China, view the flag as a symbol of Japanese militarism and aggression. Japan’s Self-Defence Forces still use...
The meticulously-planned visit takes in three countries in nine days - but is not without jeopardy.
Kim Jong Un crosses new bridge linking North Korea and China
Paraguay signed the US-led Pax Silica declaration on 23 October, pledging its hydropower and critical minerals to the American AI supply chain. The post Paraguay Joins US AI Pact as Member No. 26 appeared first on The Rio Times.
The U.S. Embassy in Caracas said Saturday that all personnel are now working from the Venezuelan capital, a visible step after years of broken ties. The post US Embassy Staff Return to Caracas appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ethiopia's intelligence chief told a regional forum on 23 October that no few states can secure the Red Sea alone, as ship attacks rise. The post Ethiopia Calls for Shared Red Sea Security appeared first on The Rio Times.
Wall Street Journal foreign correspondent Evan Gershkovich tells Bloomberg This Weekend how his reporting experience and knowledge of Russia helped him understand that his 2023 arrest on false espionage charges was likely intended to make him part of a prisoner exchange. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Gershkovich discusses his 16 months in Russian prisons, his memoir This Cursed Beautiful Land and what Stephen Hubbard’s release says about Moscow’s use of detained Americans in its dealings with Washington. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Iranian Embassy in India cites ‘certain unforeseen circumstances’; says a parliamentary delegation from the country would participate in the meeting on Oct. 26-27
Rio Times · Europe Intelligence Brief October 24, 2026 — France deploys 70,000 police as protests close the Louvre; Hungary marks 1956 uprising with EU rapprochement; Albania parliament erupts over student anger; Poland pushes tech regulation; EU seeks Ukraine diplomacy role. The post Europe Intelligence Brief — Saturday, October 24, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Wall Street Journal foreign correspondent Evan Gershkovich tells Bloomberg This Weekend that he questions whether the Trump administration fully understands Vladimir Putin’s negotiating tactics after US envoy Steve Witkoff praised the Russian president as a “humanitarian” following Stephen Hubbard’s release. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Gershkovich draws on years covering Putin and his own 16 months in Russian custody to argue that the Russian leader remains focused on securing his demands for Ukraine rather than compromising in negotiations. (Source: Bloomberg)
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the Chinese border city of Dandong on Saturday, according to state news agency Xinhua. The trip, Kim’s first visit to China in more than a year, comes ahead of next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, where Donald Trump and other world leaders are expected to visit. He was accompanied by Wang Huning, China’s fourth ranked official, according to Xinhua. More to follow …
India-Uzbekistan ties have seen multiple high-level exchanges this year
Honduras signed a 25-article treaty with the Vatican on 22 October 2026 that protects Church schools, charities and the secrecy of confession. The post Honduras Signs Vatican Treaty, 22 Oct appeared first on The Rio Times.
The anxiety gripping Seoul is palpable. Under US pressure, South Korea signed a US$350 billion investment deal last November for a 10-percentage-point tariff reduction, billing it as a strategic alliance. Barely a year on, the facade has crumbled. Last month, US President Donald Trump announced a US$200 billion tranche of the deal with no South Korean official present. Blindsided, Seoul restated its “commercial viability” clause. Trump’s response was blunt. “If they don’t want to do it, that’s...
Washington has raised pressure on Havana after the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Indian envoy Kumar said the two leaders discussed the full range of bilateral relations on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13
El Tiempo says Washington sources expect a fourth round of US measures near ex-president Petro, with police and judges next. Nothing is confirmed. The post US May Widen Colombia Visa Bans Beyond 21 appeared first on The Rio Times.
The visit comes about a week after a major new bridge linking the two countries was officially opened.
Trump told a Florida rally that US ships returning from Iran could stop 50 yards off Cuba; Havana rejected the threat ahead of the UN embargo vote. The post Trump Floats Ships Off Cuba, Havana Rejects appeared first on The Rio Times.
A plain-English guide to Venezuela and the United States: the post-Maduro transition, sanctions relief, the New York case, migration rules and what comes next. The post What Is Going On Between Venezuela and the United States? appeared first on The Rio Times.
In the Balkans, leaders are deepening ties with Israel through defence, surveillance, and political backing. But why?
Canada rejects the US Embassy's claim of midterm meddling. The dispute adds political heat to tariff talks before the November 3 vote. The post Canada Denies US Claim of Midterm Meddling appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that Beijing has “influence” over Moscow it should use to stop the war in Ukraine, and that a proposed summit meeting of the US, Chinese and Russian leaders must not lead to the division of his war-torn country. Speaking virtually at an event hosted by Washington-based Hudson Institute think tank, Zelensky said he did not know what would be discussed at the potential meeting between US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping and...
President Trump says it was First Lady Melania Trump’s initiative that led to a ceasefire in Oleshky.
ABC reports that US authorities use Venezuela files once held by intelligence police to screen travellers, but neither government has confirmed it. The post US Reportedly Uses Venezuela Files, 23 Oct appeared first on The Rio Times.
Suriname says its foreign minister held talks with the US Millennium Challenge Corporation and trade office on 16 October. No money or deal was announced. The post Suriname Holds MCC Talks on 16 October appeared first on The Rio Times.