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Foreign Affairs Ministry, Diplomats Partner on Service Reforms

Voice of Nigeria

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July 8, 2026

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The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with foreign relations professionals as part of ongoing efforts to reform Nigeria’s diplomatic service and align the country’s foreign policy with national development priorities. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, gave the assurance while receiving a delegation of [] The post Foreign Affairs Ministry, Diplomats Partner on Service Reforms appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

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DawnNews English

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· Jun 24, 2026

🔴 LIVE: US State Secretary Marco Rubio Arrives in Kuwait for Talks on U.S.-Iran Interim Deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Kuwait City as part of a regional diplomatic tour focused on discussions surrounding the interim understanding between the United States and Iran. During the visit, Rubio is expected to meet senior Kuwaiti officials and consult with Arab Gulf allies on the latest developments in U.S.-Iran relations, regional security, and efforts to maintain stability across the Middle East. #marcorubio #kuwait #iran #usa #diplomacy #middleeast #breakingnews #worldnews -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jun 23, 2026

S. Korea seeks int'l support for UNESCO heritage committee session in Busan

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Tuesday it briefed diplomat...

Libyan News Agency

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· Jul 6, 2026

The National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of the Unity Government discusses bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy and migration in Malta.

The National Security Advisor / Prime Minister / Unity Government / Discusses / Bilateral Cooperation / Fields / Energy / Migration / Malta

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

Turkish foreign minister attends restricted-format meeting on sidelines of NATO summit in Ankara

Meeting addresses current security issues, according to diplomatic sources

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 23, 2026

Trump praised for demanding NATO accountability after decades of 'picking up the tab'

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer praises US President Donald Trump for holding NATO accountable after years of US protection. “For decades, as long as America sat back and picked up the tab for its European friends, everybody was happy,” Mr Spicer told Sky News host Andrew Bolt. “As soon as we started calling balls and strikes, making it clear that they weren’t living up to their NATO obligations, everyone started questioning the relationship. “I just find it interesting that we’re all good, happy friends, as long as America is doing its role picking up the tab for the European incursions, protecting them, covering all the military aspects of their security. “As soon as we start holding them accountable and calling them out when we need their assistance, it’s what are we doing to undermine the friendship?”

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran, Romania FMs discuss mutual ties, regional developments

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – The top diplomats of Iran and Romania have reviewed bilateral relations and the latest regional developments in a phone call.

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Related coverage for "Foreign Affairs Ministry, Diplomats Partner on Service Reforms": DawnNews English — 🔴 LIVE: US State Secretary Marco Rubio Arrives in Kuwait for Talks on U.S.-Iran Interim Deal. Yonhap News Agency — S. Korea seeks int'l support for UNESCO heritage committee session in Busan. Libyan News Agency — The National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of the Unity Government discusses bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy and migration in Malta.. Anadolu Agency — Turkish foreign minister attends restricted-format meeting on sidelines of NATO summit in Ankara. Sky News Australia — Trump praised for demanding NATO accountability after decades of 'picking up the tab'. Mehr News Agency — Iran, Romania FMs discuss mutual ties, regional developments