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Trump Intensifies Peace Push With Putin, Zelenskyy Amid Stalemate in Ukraine War

MOSCOW — Former President Donald Trump launched a fresh diplomatic initiative Monday, holding high-stakes phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and key European leaders in a bid to negotiate an end to the ongoing...

Mark Carney Meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican, Signals Shared Vision for Unity and Reconciliation

Prime Minister Mark Carney met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Sunday, following the Pope’s historic inaugural mass in St. Peter’s Square. Carney, a devout Catholic, attended with his wife Diana and daughter Cleo, joining a gathering of...

EU Urges Unified Crackdown on Russia’s Shadow Oil Fleet in Baltic Sea Amid Rising Tensions

European Union leaders are pushing for coordinated action to dismantle Russia’s growing “shadow fleet” of oil tankers, which they warn is undermining sanctions and fueling the Kremlin’s war economy. The fleet, composed of an estimated 700 aging, poorly insured...

Australia Demands Justice for Oscar Jenkins After Russian ‘Sham Trial’ and 13-Year Sentence

  The Australian government has strongly condemned the sentencing of Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins, who has been jailed for 13 years by a Russian-controlled court in eastern Ukraine. Jenkins, a 33-year-old former biology teacher, was captured while serving with the...

Power, Influence, and Access: How Latin America Is Shaping U.S. Policy Under Trump

 In a bold shift of diplomatic strategy, Latin American leaders are investing millions to influence the Trump administration, leveraging personal ties, high-powered lobbyists, and transactional diplomacy to secure key victories on trade, security, and foreign policy. Since the lead-up to...

Canada’s PM Condemns UK’s State Invitation to Trump, Reaffirms National Sovereignty

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has voiced sharp criticism over the United Kingdom's decision to invite Donald Trump for a second state visit, calling the move "disappointing" and undermining Canada’s firm stance on sovereignty. Since taking office in January, President...

Controversy Erupts as White South Africans Granted Refugee Status in U.S. Under Trump Policy

A group of white South Africans has arrived in the United States after being granted refugee status by the Trump administration, igniting controversy both in the U.S. and abroad. The group, primarily Afrikaners—descendants of Dutch colonists—was welcomed at Dulles...

Zelenskyy Demands Direct Talks With Putin as Istanbul Peace Summit Nears

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has drawn a clear line ahead of proposed peace talks in Istanbul, stating he will only attend if Russian President Vladimir Putin is present. His top adviser, Mykhailo Podolyak, made the declaration on Tuesday, emphasizing...

U.S.-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander Freed by Hamas in Ceasefire Push

TEL AVIV, Israel — Hamas has released 21-year-old U.S.-Israeli dual citizen and Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, marking a significant development in ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Israel. Held in Gaza since the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, Alexander was...

AI in the War Room: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping U.S. Diplomacy

Artificial intelligence is quietly transforming the way America approaches foreign policy, with researchers and government agencies exploring its potential to shape negotiations, monitor ceasefires, and even prevent wars. At the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C.,...

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Iran’s Pezeshkian Issues a Warning That Gulf Nations Cannot Afford to Ignore

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a warning to Gulf nations that analysts describe as one they cannot afford...