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A New York Times report claims billionaire Elon Musk joined a phone call on Tuesday between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the Iran war. The unusual involvement of a private citizen has stirred diplomatic circles. Neither the US nor India has officially confirmed Musk's participation.

27 марта 2026 Сообщено ИИ

The French foreign ministry has told the United States it is unacceptable to exclude South Africa from the 2026 G20 Summit in Florida. This follows the withdrawal of an invitation for President Cyril Ramaphosa to the G7 Summit in Evian, which South Africa attributes to US pressure but France denies. France has instead invited Kenyan President William Ruto to the G7.

Egypt has launched an intensive diplomatic offensive to prevent the Middle East from descending into 'total chaos,' promoting US-Iran dialogue as the 'only way' to ensure regional stability. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held high-level telephone consultations on Monday and Tuesday with counterparts from several countries and a US envoy. The discussions focused on containing the current military escalation.

23 марта 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty warned on Monday of the risk of “total chaos” and a comprehensive regional war in the Middle East amid dangerous military escalation. He held intensive diplomatic calls with Greek and Iraqi counterparts to contain the situation. He stressed the need for diplomatic efforts and preserving international maritime navigation freedom.

Chinese social media is awash with criticisms of the US, ranging from sarcastic takes on Beijing’s official line to ‘armchair generals’ advising Tehran on fighting America. Platforms are tightly controlled, with most published comments heavily critical of the United States.

22 марта 2026 Сообщено ИИ

A White House photo of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appearing to dance at an official function sparked mockery on Chinese social media over the weekend, with commenters calling her Washington’s biggest cheerleader. It was her first trip to Washington since taking office in October.