EU willing to respond ‘comprehensively’ to unionist concerns on NI Protocol Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said an imminent breakthrough in talks between the UK and EU was unlikely. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022
Wong slams North Korean missile test North Korea's latest test missile that overflew Japan has been condemned as "reckless and unacceptable" by Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong. AAP · Oct 4, 2022
Federal government wants Optus to pay for new passports, arguing there is 'no justification' for taxpayers to foot the bill Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong asks Optus to cover the passport application fees for anyone affected by last week's massive data breach. ABC News · Sep 28, 2022
'Little Thailand' celebrated in New York Don Pramudwinai, deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, joined New York City's Thai community on Monday to celebrate the naming of a road in Queens as "Little Thailand Way". Bangkok Post · Sep 26, 2022
Jordan, Morocco Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Amman Moroccan Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita met Monday with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman al-Safadi in Amman. The two ministers discussed ways to activate joint Arab action to serve Arab issues, especially the Palestinian cause. Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 6, 2022
Ireland would ‘need to speak to UK’ before any move to restrict Russian tourists Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said that engagement with London would be necessary due to the Common Travel Area arrangement. The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022
Diplomat accused of NY rape ‘recalled’ to South Sudan, stripped of duties and now under ‘full investigation,’ Foreign Affairs ministry says NEW YORK — The South Sudan diplomat accused of raping a woman in Washington Heights has been recalled to his native country, according to a statement from the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Tribune News Service · Aug 26, 2022
Change of PM could herald ‘new start’ in Brussels-London relationship Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said he does not have a preference between Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak in the Conservative leadership contest. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022
DFAT set to cut graduate program length in half The highly sought-after Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade graduate program is set to shorten in length next year. The Canberra Times · Jul 17, 2022
Russian propaganda is making inroads with right-wing Canadians On July 8, Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced new sanctions against Russia as a counter to the Kremlin’s disinformation activities aimed at Canada. The Conversation · Jul 17, 2022
International: Canada to open embassy in Rwanda for first time Canada will open an embassy in Rwanda for the first time in both countries’ diplomatic history, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced in a press conference from Kigali. Read more on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jun 23, 2022
Bureaucratic shake-up likely to see Jan Adams replace Kathryn Campbell as Foreign Affairs and Trade boss Bureaucrats in Canberra are expecting a shake-up of top jobs, with the head of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade expected to be replaced due to her role in the robodebt scandal. ABC News · Jun 20, 2022
Iran Digs a New Tunnel Network to Enrich Uranium Israeli and American intelligence officials said Iran is digging a vast tunnel network south of the Natanz nuclear production site, in what they believe is Tehran’s biggest effort to construct new nuclear facilities so deep in the mountains that withstand bunker-busting bombs and cyberattack, the New York Times revealed Friday.… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 18, 2022
Boosting Thai-US ties in an age of crisis The Thailand-US alliance is still alive and well but in order to move forward, both sides have to ramp up dialogues, sharpen their focus and enhance their cooperation. That was the conclusion from the nine hours of discussions from May 9-10 in Washington between their senior foreign affairs and defence… Bangkok Post · May 30, 2022
Radio France Internationale · May 28, 2022 Growing anti-China alliance in Indo-Pacific a boon for French-Aussie relations Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi is touring eight Pacific island nations as part of a strategy to increase Beijing's clout in the region. The move triggered Western countries to strengthen ties and may re-boot the relationship between France and Australia, still suffering from a submarine deal that went wrong.
Radio France Internationale · May 22, 2022 'It suits me well': France's Le Drian welcomes Australian PM's election loss As he handed over the baton of France’s foreign affairs portfolio, outgoing minister Jean-Yves Le Drian celebrated Saturday’s election defeat of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison – saying the result "suits me very well".
Bangkok Post · May 20, 2022 Foreign minister tests positive for Covid Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai has tested positive for Covid-19, putting Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and other officials at Government House at risk.
Irish Mirror · May 13, 2022 Taoiseach Micheal Martin hints Ireland will extend Russian Ambassador's visa There have been repeated calls on the Government to expel Yury Filatov as a result of Russia’s barbaric war in Ukraine
Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022 Texas governor ‘extorting’ Mexico over inspections: minister Mexico Foreign Affairs Minister Marcelo Ebrard said Texas Governor Greg Abbott pressured Mexico’s governors to lift border inspections due to long lines, Milenio newspaper reported.
The Hindu · Apr 24, 2022 Argentina acknowledges Indian support for resolving Falklands BJP leaders stay away from inaugural of “The Commission for Dialogue” with the United Kingdom on the Falkland Islands
Reuters · Apr 21, 2022 Belgian vice-PM steps down temporarily to take care of husband Belgian vice-Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs minister Sophie Wilmes said on Thursday she will temporarily step down from the government to take care of her husband, who has been diagnosed with brain cancer.
Irish Mirror · Apr 5, 2022 Russian Embassy urges Irish government to intervene as it faces fuel shortage with companies refusing to deliver supplies EXCLUSIVE: The Irish Mirror also understands that Bank of Ireland have decided to suspend their accounts with the Russian Embassy in Ireland
The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022 Russia war ends era of globalization that kept inflation low For decades, the free flow of trade across much of the world allowed the richest nations to enjoy easy access to low-priced goods and supplies
Irish Mirror · Mar 10, 2022 Ireland faces increased cyber attack threat, warns Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney Mr Coveney also indicated that Ireland is currently preparing to send defence equipment to Ukraine
Irish Mirror · Mar 7, 2022 Irish holidaymakers warned technical glitch could force some passengers to cancel trips The Department of Foreign Affairs has been urged to provide more accurate information on expected waiting times as people fear they will be forced to cancel trips