By The Smartencyclopedia Staff &Agencies MIAMI — Former US ambassador Manuel Rocha has been arrested in Miami, accused of secretly serving as an agent of Cuba’s government. Rocha, 73, was arrested on Friday and is expected to appear in court on Monday. Rocha’s 25-year diplomatic career was spent under both Democratic

By José Carlos Palma* In 2019, the esteemed Henry Kissinger, a towering figure in American diplomatic history, issued a stark warning about the increasing reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) in the control of nuclear weapons. His concerns, rooted in a lifetime of experiences spanning the harrowing days of Nazi Germany

By The Smartencyclopedia Staff &Agencies Henry Kissinger, a key figure in U.S. foreign policy during the administrations of Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, passed away at the age of 100 on Wednesday, as announced by his consulting firm. Known for his influential role in orchestrating the United States’ withdrawal from

By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Hopes within NATO for Sweden’s swift ratification have gained momentum as officials indicate that the process is anticipated to be completed in the coming weeks. This development, crucial for Sweden’s NATO accession, was discussed during a meeting in Brussels, where Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan

The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies David Arakhamia, a prominent Ukrainian politician and presidential advisor, has reiterated claims of a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, asserting that an agreement was reached during internationally mediated negotiations in Istanbul in March 2022. This marks the seventh confirmation of the alleged peace deal,

Preparations Underway for “5+1” Summit, Focusing on Resources and Investments The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies The recent visit of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Žaparov to Japan has set the stage for a series of meetings involving Central Asian leaders in Tokyo. This diplomatic move is part of the preparations for the

Cross-Border Tensions Ease Following Trade Minister Meeting The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Trade relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have resumed their regular operations after a brief period of crisis triggered by Islamabad’s decision to mandate visas and passports for the entry of commercial vehicles. The move had led to a

The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Ankara Takes Diplomatic Initiative with Seven-Nation Coalition In a bid to contribute to the resolution of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry, led by Hakan Fidan, has announced the activation of a contact group comprising seven nations. The group aims to facilitate diplomatic

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi with representatives from Muslim-majority nations at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing on November 20. The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Beijing – November 20, 2023 A delegation comprising Arab and Muslim officials arrived in Beijing on Monday, urging a ceasefire in Gaza and seeking

The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies In a recent turn of events, reports emerged suggesting a potential agreement between Israel, Hamas, and the United States to instate a five-day pause in hostilities, accompanied by the release of hostages held in Gaza. However, conflicting statements from officials underscore the complexity and uncertainty

US President Joe Biden with China’s President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Photo Credit: The White House By Smartencyclopedia Staff U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in San Francisco on Wednesday for their second in-person meeting since Biden took office.

The Smartencyclopedia Staff  In late September, the U.S. Department of State launched the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative, aimed at harnessing the power of music as a diplomatic tool for fostering peace and exchanging ideas. This initiative, developed in partnership with the music industry, encompasses a music mentorship program that brings