In a recent conversation, U. S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Mali's Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop talked about the security situation in the region. Landau praised Mali's military for their efforts against the extremist group JNIM, which has been causing trouble in the area. JNIM, linked to al Qaeda, has been making life difficult for Mali. The...
South Korea's leader, Lee Jae Myung, recently met with China's President Xi Jinping. He asked for China's help to start talks with North Korea. This meeting happened after a big event with leaders from countries around the Pacific Ocean. Xi Jinping said China wants to work closely with South Korea. He called them an important partner. Lee, who became president this ...
In the midst of ongoing conflict, a former U. S. diplomat suggests a firmer approach towards Russia. The recent drone strikes in Ukraine, which targeted a kindergarten and left several casualties, highlight the urgency of the situation. Instead of seeking a quick resolution, the diplomat argues for increased pressure on Russia, particularly in the energy sector, and ...
In the world of politics and finance, things aren't always as clear as they seem. Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Donald Trump's administration, is under the microscope. Senators, led by Adam Schiff, are asking tough questions about his crypto investments. They want to know why he still holds stakes in a cryptocurrency linked to Trump and other crypto businesses. This...
A planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hungary has been put on hold. This comes after Trump initially said the meeting would happen soon. Now, a White House official says there are no plans for a meeting "in the immediate future. " This change of plans has left many wondering what this means for the ongoing conflict i...
Countries around the world are starting to officially acknowledge Palestine as a state. This is a big deal because it shows growing support for Palestinian independence and sovereignty. Recently, Britain, Canada, and Australia joined others in recognizing Palestine, aiming to push forward the idea of a two-state solution. This move has been met with criticism from Is...
President Donald Trump is heading to the UK for his second state visit. This time, he's bringing along a group of important US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The trip is expected to be a mix of formal events and behind-the-scenes meetings. The visit is set to take place at...
A group of South Korean workers, caught up in a recent immigration raid in Georgia, are set to leave the U. S. on Wednesday. The departure is scheduled for around 2:30 PM local time. This news comes from Yonhap, which cited an unnamed source. The South Korean government has chartered a plane to bring back approximately 300 workers. These workers were detained at a s...
Fourteen countries got a wake-up call from the U. S. They have until August 1 to make a deal. If not, they'll pay more to sell their stuff to America. The U. S. is playing hardball. They say, "Make a deal or pay more. " But if these countries fight back with their own taxes, the U. S. will hit them even harder. Let's look at some of these countries and what they're ...
Colombia and the United States have been friends for a long time. They have worked together on big problems. One of the biggest is fighting crime that crosses borders. Both countries have different leaders now. But they still agree on one thing: stopping criminals is important. These criminals are part of groups that hurt people and cause trouble. One group is call...