The Gulf States found themselves in a tough spot last week. Israel's quick attack on Iran took them by surprise. It all started with a meeting in Norway. Forty-eight hours before the strike, Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, was in Oslo. He was at a yearly gathering for diplomats. He met with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Prince Faisal Bin Farhan. T...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made the most of his time in Rome. He met with key figures from the U. S. and Europe. This happened just before a crucial phone call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The goal? To find a way to stop the fighting in Ukraine. Zelenskyy had a chat with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Mar...

Ukraine and Russia are set to meet in Istanbul, Turkey, for their first direct talks since the start of the conflict three years ago. This meeting comes after a long pause in negotiations. The talks are happening because of a push from Ukraine and some European leaders, who want a 30-day ceasefire to allow for peace discussions. The Russian president, Vladimir Put...

The world watched as Prince Harry visited Ukraine, shining a spotlight on the country's struggle while U. S. envoy Steve Witkoff prepared to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. This visit came just as Ukraine's NATO allies promised an extra $23 billion in aid, pushing Europe's total support to a whopping $114 billion. This financial boost is crucial, given the imm...

A plane carrying Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senator Jim Risch had to turn back to Washington late Thursday. The plane, a C-32, a converted Boeing 757, had a problem with the cockpit windshield. This happened about 90 minutes after taking off from Joint Base Andrews. The plane was heading to Germany for the Munich Security Conference. The Secretary of State pl...