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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock helps to raise the flag at the embassy in Kyiv, after Germany announced its reopening. "We will shortly reestablish a minimal presence of our German embassy in Kyiv," Baerbock said on a visit to the capital. IMAGES
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announces he is closing Venezuela's embassy and consulates in the US, stepping up his diplomatic row with the United States after receiving renewed backing from the country's powerful military high command. SOUNDBITE
The Palestinan flag flies alongside the EU and Ukrainian flags outside the Irish parliament building in Dublin as Ireland formally recognises a Palestinian state, a move also carried out on Tuesday by Spain and Norway. The Irish government has said it agreed to establish full democratic relations between Dublin and Ramallah. IMAGES
The NATO flag is hoisted at a military base in the Swedish capital Stockholm, symbolising the Nordic country's accession into the military alliance. On 7 March 2024, Sweden became the 32nd member of NATO in the shadow of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, turning the page on two centuries of non-alignment. IMAGES
Images outside the Taipei offices of the Nauru embassy to Taiwan, as the tiny South Pacific nation of Nauru announced Monday it is switching diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China, a move that bolsters Beijing's ambitions in the region. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.