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20.05.2026 14:31 Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, second from left, and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, second from right, attend a Republic of Korea-United States defense ministerial meeting at the Pentagon near Washington, D.C., on May 11, local time.

20.05.2026 14:31 Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, second from right in the front row, receives a briefing from commanding officers during his visit to a guard and security unit under the Capital Defense Command's special security district on May 4.

20.05.2026 14:31 The Philippines and Myanmar convened the 5th Foreign Policy Consultations in Manila on 18 May 2026. The meeting facilitated the comprehensive review of bilateral relations, emphasizing a shared interest to build cooperation in key functional areas and continuing diplomatic dialogue. It was co-chaired by Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Leo M. Herrera-Lim and Deputy Foreign Minister Ko Ko Kyaw of Myanmar.

20.05.2026 14:31 A sharp rise in food and fuel prices, driven by the Middle East crisis, is placing new pressure on families across Myanmar as millions struggle to meet their basic needs. In response, the European Union has stepped forward with a timely EUR 8 million contribution to the United Nations World Food Programme to address deepening hunger across the country.

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20.05.2026 14:31 "The opening of the embassy in Jerusalem will be another significant step in strengthening relations between our countries and nations. We will work together to implement this decision soon."

20.05.2026 14:31 Today, 19 May 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of Russia and lodged a categorical protest against the public statement issued on 19 May 2026 by the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation, which was based on false claims previously made by Russia.

20.05.2026 14:31 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 3rd India-Nordic Summit hosted by the Prime Minister of Norway, H.E. Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre and attended by Acting Prime Minister of Denmark, H.E. Ms. Mette Frederiksen; Prime Minister of Finland, H.E. Mr. Petteri Orpo; Prime Minister of Iceland, H.E. Ms. Kristrún Frostadóttir; and Prime Minister of Sweden, H.E. Mr. Ulf Kristersson.

20.05.2026 14:31 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today met with Acting Prime Minister of Denmark H.E. Ms. Mette Frederiksen in Oslo today on the sidelines of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit.

20.05.2026 14:31 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with H.E. Mr. Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland on the sidelines of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on 19 May 2026.

20.05.2026 14:31 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a bilateral meeting with H.E. Ms. Kristurn Frostadottir, Prime Minister of Iceland in Oslo on the margins of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit.

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20.05.2026 14:31 In light of last week's visit to China by US President Donald Trump and the upcoming visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, when asked about the considerations behind the visits and what message China hopes to convey to the world through this series of diplomatic activities, said on Tuesday that China welcomes President Putin's state visit to China.