China's diplomatic efforts boost confidence in global peace, cooperation

STORY: China's diplomatic efforts boost confidence in global peace, cooperation DATELINE: May 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. various of Iran and Saudi Arabia related footage 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHAKEEL AHMAD RAMAY, CEO of the Asian Institute of Eco-civilization Research & Development 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): JUST CASTILLO, Professor at East Asian Studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): AYMAN SOUSAN, Syrian Assistant Foreign Minister STORYLINE: International experts said that China's diplomatic efforts over the past months have sent to the world community an uplifting message of dialogue, peace and cooperation. A landmark in China's diplomacy is mediating talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Both countries agreed to restore diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies and missions within two months after their talks concluded in Beijing on March 10. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHAKEEL AHMAD RAMAY, CEO of

Moscow declares 10 Norwegian diplomats personae non gratae

STORY: Moscow declares 10 Norwegian diplomats personae non gratae DATELINE: April 27, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:08 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Moscow street 2. various of Norwegian embassy in Moscow 3. various of Russian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Russia has declared 10 diplomats working at the Norwegian embassy and military attache's office in Moscow personae non gratae, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. Norwegian Ambassador Robert Kvile was summoned to the ministry in protest over Oslo's decision to expel 15 Russian diplomats from the Russian Embassy in Norway and military attache's office, the ministry said. "This hostile step further aggravated the situation in our bilateral relations, which are currently at a critically low level," it added. The ministry said that it would take other measures in response to Oslo's hostile actions, including potential restrictions on hiring Russian staff at Norwegian diplomatic missions. Norway expelled 15 Russian dip

S. Koreans in Japan start voter registration

S. Koreans in Japan start voter registration

TOKYO, Japan - South Koreans living in Japan apply for voter registration for elections in their country at the South Korean Embassy's consular division in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Nov. 13, 2011, as a legal revision in 2009 has enabled expatriates 19 years old or older to cast ballots. The registration process began the same day at 10 diplomatic missions in Japan ahead of the general election scheduled in April 2012.

Mongolia marks national flag day

STORY: Mongolia marks national flag day DATELIN: July 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebrations on Mongolia's national flag day STORYLINE: Mongolia celebrated its "Day to Honor National Flag" on Sunday, a time reserved to strengthen national unity. A national flag-raising ceremony held at the central square in the capital was attended by Mongolian leaders, cabinet and parliament members, veterans, thousands of citizens and representatives of embassies and diplomatic missions in Mongolia. During the ceremony, Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh extended festive greetings to all citizens and praised the country's military service people who have participated in UN peacekeeping operations. The celebrations featured a military parade involving more than 4,000 military personnel and dozens of pieces of military equipment, including aircraft. National flag day has been celebrated since 2009 on July 10, one day before the tradition

Overseas voting starts for Japan's upper house election

Overseas voting starts for Japan's upper house election

A man arrives to vote in Japan's July 10 House of Councillors election at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on June 23, 2016, as eligible Japanese voters living abroad are allowed to cast ballots at 222 diplomatic missions around the world. Official campaigning for the upper house election started on June 22. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Overseas voting starts for Japan's upper house election

Overseas voting starts for Japan's upper house election

A man arrives to vote in Japan's July 10 House of Councillors election at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on June 23, 2016, as eligible Japanese voters living abroad are allowed to cast ballots at 222 diplomatic missions around the world. Official campaigning for the upper house election started on June 22. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Overseas voting starts for Japan's upper house election

Overseas voting starts for Japan's upper house election

A man arrives to vote in Japan's July 10 House of Councillors election at the Japanese Embassy in Seoul on June 23, 2016, as eligible Japanese voters living abroad are allowed to cast ballots at 222 diplomatic missions around the world. Official campaigning for the upper house election started on June 22. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

S. Koreans in Japan start voter registration

S. Koreans in Japan start voter registration

TOKYO, Japan - South Koreans living in Japan apply for voter registration for elections in their country at the South Korean Embassy's consular division in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Nov. 13, 2011, as a legal revision in 2009 has enabled expatriates 19 years old or older to cast ballots. The registration process began the same day at 10 diplomatic missions in Japan ahead of the general election scheduled in April 2012. (Kyodo)