The aftermath of a deadly attack in the mountain town of Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir has led to significant diplomatic fallout. India has taken a firm stance by closing a border with Pakistan, downgrading diplomatic ties, and suspending a key water treaty. The Indus Waters Treaty, negotiated by the World Bank in 1960, governs the use of water from six riv...
Denmark and the United States have always been close friends. But recently, things got a bit tense. The U. S. Vice President, JD Vance, visited a U. S. military base in Greenland. He had some strong words for Denmark. He said that Denmark has not done enough to protect Greenland from threats like Russia and China. He also said that Denmark has not invested enough in ...
The recent public exchange between high-ranking officials from the US and Poland has sparked a debate about the importance of mutual respect among allies. The disagreement centers around the Starlink satellite service, which provides crucial internet access to Ukraine. The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, accused Poland's foreign minister, Radosław Sikorski, of fa...
The U. S. and Ukraine had a rough patch recently. It all started when President Trump decided to pause military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine. This happened after a heated meeting between Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The U. S. leaders were upset because they felt Zelenskyy wasn't grateful enough for the bill...
Things are getting tense between Ireland and Israel. On Sunday, Israel announced it would shut down its embassy in Ireland. This move is due to what Israel calls “extreme anti-Israel policies” from Ireland. Ireland had previously said it would recognize a Palestinian state and is now supporting a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. But Ireland’...
You know how China views Taiwan, right? They see it as part of their territory. Over the weekend, Taiwan's Defense Ministry spotted 14 Chinese warships, seven military planes, and even four balloons around the island. This isn't new; China often sends their forces near Taiwan. But this time, it's because Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te, visited some of Taiwan's alli...
In the waters near Taiwan, China has launched military drills that Taiwan calls an "unreasonable provocation. " These drills include aircraft carriers, fighter jets, and warships circling the island. Beijing says it wants to warn Taiwan against independence moves, but many in Taiwan see themselves as separate from mainland China. The drills come after Taiwan's presid...