Brexit deal ‘agreed,’ two senior EU diplomats tell DW
European diplomats say a Brexit deal has been tentatively agreed. But EU governments could still reject any text that negotiators put forward.…
Opposition leader Tundu Lissu leaves Tanzania
After seeking protection in the German Embassy, Lissu has left for Brussels with the help of Western diplomats. He told DW that threats against him have increased after he challenged John Magufuli…
Lagos to scrap pension for past political office holders, Border Closure: Dangote debunks report of sole cement exporter
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Wednesday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Wednesday.…
Taiwan, China trade barbs over violent altercation in Fiji
A violent altercation broke out between Chinese and Taiwanese diplomats at a Taiwan National Day celebration in Fiji. Taiwan said an official was hospitalized with a head injury after Chinese officials crashed…
Ukraine holds its biggest ever Gay Pride parade
Huge crowds, including Western diplomats, have marched through central Kyiv for the city's annual Gay Pride parade. Authorities deployed a heavy police contingent and National Guard members to protect the participants.…
EU warns against blaming Iran for oil tanker attacks
European foreign ministers have urged restraint in directing blame over an alleged attack on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. The US has pointed the finger at Iran, but European diplomats…
‘Thousands’ of EU diplomatic cables hacked, says report
Sensitive communications between EU diplomats were accessed by hackers for years, a US media report has claimed. The cables reveal a worried EU trying to find a way to deal with Trump,…
Russia to expel 60 U.S. diplomats in retaliatory move
Russia announced that it is expelling 60 U.S. diplomats and closing the American consulate in St. Petersburg in a retaliatory move linked to the poisoning of a former Russian double agent in…
British UN ambassador welcomes allies’ ‘solidarity’ in Russian expulsions
British Ambassador to the United Nations Karen Pierce on Monday (March 26) said "it's very welcome that our allies have shown such solidarity" in expelling Russian diplomats in response to the poisoning…
U.S., China meet on North Korea after Trump points to failed Chinese effort
Top diplomats and defense chiefs from the United States and China began a day of talks in Washington on Wednesday looking for ways to press North Korea to give up its nuclear…
Blowback after U.S. objects to Palestinian UN appointment
Longtime diplomats outraged by U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley’s objections to a Palestinian leading the UN mission to Libya.…