In his New Year’s Day speech, North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, said he was ready to meet with President Trump again but warned against continued sanctions against his country.
Tag: International Relations
Colombia Investigates a Possible Plot to Assassinate President, Official Says
Foreign Minister Carlos Holmes offered few details in a video address Saturday night, but said several Venezuelans had been arrested recently with assault weapons.
China to Retry Canadian on Drug Charge Amid Diplomatic Spat
Robert Lloyd Schellenberg appealed against his jail sentence in a previously obscure case. He now faces a retrial that could impose a death penalty.
Mattis Resignation and Afghan News Alarm U.S. Allies
In his parting letter, Mr. Mattis warned that America must “treat allies with respect” to preserve world peace.
Chinese Authorities Identify Third Canadian Detained in Diplomatic Spat
A teacher from Alberta, Sarah D. McIver, is the latest Canadian to be detained by China, which appears to be pressuring Canada to release a Chinese executive.
‘I Can English Understand,’ New Official Says. The Swiss Have Their Doubts.
Guy Parmelin is set to become economy minister, a job that involves negotiating international trade accords.
That Punishing Blockade? ‘We’ve Moved On,’ Qatar Says
After its larger neighbors began a blockade of the tiny Gulf state, Qatar retooled its economy, beefed up its military and adjusted to the new reality.
Belgium’s Prime Minister Resigns After Revolt Over Migration
A government collapse would be a high-profile casualty in the wave of nationalist anger across Europe.
Saudi Arabia Denounces U.S. Senate’s Response to Khashoggi Murder
The Foreign Ministry in Riyadh criticized an American resolution that blamed Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the killing of a Saudi dissident.
U.S. Is ‘Working On’ Extraditing Gulen, Top Turkish Official Says
“We need to see concrete steps because it has been already two years,” Turkey’s foreign minister said. He said Turkey had also requested the extradition of more than 8o Gulen followers in America.