Diplomasia

Following bilateral meetings in Quanzhou on March 27-28, the Philippines and China advanced practical measures in the South China Sea, including initial exchanges on oil and gas exploration, amid efforts to manage disputes and boost confidence-building. The talks, previewed amid global energy concerns, pave the way for higher-level discussions later this year.

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Steven Gruzd, a child Scrabble prodigy turned expert on African governance, was abducted and killed in Johannesburg on 27 March 2026. Police arrested five suspects after a rapid joint operation, classifying the incident as an express kidnapping for ransom and theft. Colleagues and friends remember him as a kind mentor and lifelong competitor.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held summit talks in Pyongyang on Thursday and signed a treaty on friendship and cooperation. Lukashenko hailed the document as 'fundamental' and said relations are entering a 'new stage.' Kim expressed 'solidarity and full support' for Belarus.

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Lee Yun-hyang, former director of the State Department's Office of Language Services and Donald Trump's interpreter, met with Korean reporters in Washington on March 26 to recall the three US-North Korea summits. She described the tense yet warm atmosphere of the 2018 Singapore, 2019 Hanoi, and Panmunjom meetings, highlighting the leaders' determination for dialogue. Lee said she used her tone to foster a positive mood during the talks.

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.

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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.