Diplomacy

Illustration of Brazilian diplomats criticizing traitors over US tariffs involving Senator Bolsonaro

Itamaraty criticizes 'traitors of the homeland' over US tariffs

June 24, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

Brazil's Foreign Ministry issued a note on Wednesday criticizing those it called traitors of the homeland for actions leading to US tariffs on Brazilian products. Senator Flávio Bolsonaro confirmed participation in a US hearing on the matter.

Lee Jae Myung expresses condolences over Venezuela earthquake deaths

President Lee Jae Myung expressed condolences on Thursday over powerful earthquakes in Venezuela that killed at least 32 people. The Foreign Ministry issued a similar statement.

U.S. focused on meeting OPCON transfer conditions as soon as possible

June 25, 2026 Reported by AI

The United States is focused on ensuring that necessary conditions for the transfer of wartime operational control to South Korea will be met as soon as possible, a senior U.S. diplomat said.

Asia

Russia releases 24 Filipinos without requesting anything in return

Politics

South Korean prime minister urges China's role in Korean Peninsula talks

America

Brazilian captured by Russia makes appeal in video

Chancellor details Haiti consulate problems and reopening plans

Interim chancellor Patricio Torres informed the Senate about irregularities at Chile's consulate in Haiti and the measures taken after the consul's departure in 2025.

President Lee hosts foreign envoys for K-barbecue dinner at Cheong Wa Dae

June 23, 2026 Reported by AI

President Lee Jae Myung hosted foreign ambassadors and international organization heads for a K-food banquet dinner at Cheong Wa Dae on Tuesday.

Ruto drives Somali president in rare Polaris vehicle at Kilgoris home

President William Ruto hosted Somalia’s president at his Kilgoris home on Monday and drove him in a 2024 Polaris XPEDITION XP 5 vehicle. The rare off-road machine drew public attention during the visit.

Trump threatens Iran as Vance holds talks in Switzerland

June 21, 2026 Reported by AI

President Trump warned he would strike Iran harder if its proxies in Lebanon continue causing trouble. Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials and other mediators in Switzerland on Sunday to discuss a fragile memorandum of understanding signed last week.

June 25, 2026 18:24