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A group of Republican lawmakers led by Rep. Chris Smith urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to veto the nomination of former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet as United Nations secretary general. In a letter sent on Thursday, they described her as a pro-abortion zealot unfit for the role due to her advocacy record. The United States, as a permanent Security Council member, holds veto power over the selection.

2026년 03월 26일 AI에 의해 보고됨

미국 국무부 전 언어서비스국장 리윤향은 3월 26일 워싱턴에서 한국 기자들과 만나 도널드 트럼프 전 대통령과 김정은 북한 국무위원장의 3차례 정상회담을 회고했다. 그녀는 싱가포르·하노이·판문점 회담 분위기를 생생히 묘사하며 리더들의 진지한 대화를 강조했다. 리 국장은 통역 과정에서 긍정적 분위기를 조성하려 노력했다고 밝혔다.

Egypt has called for urgent de-escalation in the Middle East amid military escalation between Iran, Israel, and the United States, while U.S. President Donald Trump signalled a possible diplomatic breakthrough with Tehran. Cairo condemned attacks targeting Gulf states and Jordan, warning of serious consequences for regional stability.

2026년 03월 22일 AI에 의해 보고됨

German Ambassador to South Africa Andreas Peschke has become the envy of the diplomatic corps for his fluent isiZulu speeches. In a recent interview in Cape Town, he discussed bilateral relations, trade, and investment challenges. He highlighted Germany's role as South Africa's second-largest trading partner.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, condemning attacks on critical infrastructure in West Asia. He reiterated the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and keeping shipping lanes open and secure. Pezeshkian called for an immediate cessation of aggressions by the US and Israel as a prerequisite to ending the war.

2026년 03월 21일 AI에 의해 보고됨

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has called for the United States ambassador Leo Bozell III to face diplomatic discipline following remarks that breached protocol, for which Bozell has apologised. Speaking at an ANC march in Johannesburg on Human Rights Day, Mbalula emphasised South Africa's commitment to its sovereignty.