EXPLAINER - How does diplomacy actually work, and what are its tools?
Behind closed doors or at public summits, diplomacy quietly shapes our world. It’s more than handshakes, it’s about negotiation, persuasion, and p...
French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for imposing further sanctions on Russia if Moscow refuses to implement a ceasefire, emphasizing energy and financial services as potential targets.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced his willingness to implement new sanctions on Russia if it fails to agree to a ceasefire. Speaking during a televised interview, Macron highlighted financial services and the energy sector as potential areas for increased pressure.
Macron’s remarks align with similar statements by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who mentioned tightening sanctions on sectors such as energy and financial markets. Additionally, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot revealed that the European Commission had been tasked with drafting new measures in these areas.
Diplomats have noted the challenges in reaching consensus within the EU for additional sanctions after 16 prior packages targeting Russia for its actions in Ukraine. As discussions continue, the bloc faces hurdles in maintaining unanimous agreement among its 27 member states.
The world’s biggest dance music festival faces an unexpected setback as a fire destroys its main stage, prompting a last-minute response from organisers determined to keep the party alive in Boom, Belgium.
Australian researchers have created a groundbreaking “biological AI” platform that could revolutionise drug discovery by rapidly evolving molecules within mammalian cells.
Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
A series of earthquakes have struck Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, leading authorities to advise residents to evacuate from buildings as a precaution against possible aftershocks.
'Superman' continued to dominate the summer box office, pulling in another $57.25 million in its second weekend, as theatres welcome a wave of blockbuster competition following a challenging few years for the film industry.
Behind closed doors or at public summits, diplomacy quietly shapes our world. It’s more than handshakes, it’s about negotiation, persuasion, and preventing conflict. But how does diplomacy actually work, and what tools keep nations talking instead of fighting?
A high-stakes agreement between SpaceX and the Bahamas to allow Falcon 9 rocket boosters to land in Bahamian waters has been put on hold following political tensions and environmental concerns.
South Korea’s National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik has urged the reopening of dialogue with North Korea, saying channels of communication must stay open despite Pyongyang’s recent rejection of talks.
The U.S. State Department has intensified its months-long campaign against the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), drawing sharp reactions from European officials just days before a crucial trade deadline between the two sides.
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