Global Engagements

Syria’s Foreign Minister, Asaad al-Shibani, arrived in Washington on Thursday, marking the first official visit of such senior rank in over 25 years.

Qatar and the United States are nearing the conclusion of an expanded defence cooperation agreement, according to senior U.S. diplomat Marco Rubio, who made the remarks on Tuesday.

Russia warned European nations that it would retaliate against any country attempting to seize its frozen assets, following reports that the European Union is considering using Russian funds to support Ukraine’s defence efforts

An emergency Arab-Islamic summit convened in Doha on Monday, bringing together leaders from across the Arab world and the Islamic community in response to a recent Israeli airstrike in Qatar.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has pledged to offer “everything” to support Russia, further cementing the growing alliance between Pyongyang and Moscow amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Oman is setting a major milestone in maritime sustainability by developing the Middle East’s first green ship recycling hub.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tianjin, China, to attend the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, which is expected to focus on pressing regional security issues, economic cooperation, and multilateral partnerships.

Russian Presidential Adviser for Foreign Affairs Yuri Ushakov announced on Friday that President Vladimir Putin plans to visit India in December.

Hungary observed its annual State Foundation Day on August 20, a day marking the establishment of the Hungarian state and the founding of the Hungarian Christian Kingdom in the year 1000.