INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY

Jul 13 2025POLITICS

Iran's Nuclear Talks: A Question of Trust

Iran is open to talking about its nuclear program again, but there's a catch. The country's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said Iran would only return to the negotiating table if the U. S. and its allies promised no more attacks. This comes after recent strikes on Iran's nuclear and military sites. The attacks have made things complicated. Iran has stopped workin...

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

China's Hidden Stance on Ukraine: A Game of Geopolitical Chess

China's true feelings about the Ukraine war might be more complicated than they seem. Behind closed doors, Chinese officials have hinted that they don't want Russia to lose. Why? Because if Russia loses, the U. S. might focus more on China. This is a big deal because China has been saying it's neutral in the conflict. This news came out after a long meeting between ...

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Jun 25 2025POLITICS

NATO's Big Move: Ukraine's Fight and the Money Talks

NATO leaders gathered in The Hague to talk about spending more on defense. This comes as Russia keeps pushing hard in Ukraine. But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wasn't in the main room. He was on the sidelines, meeting leaders one by one. Zelenskyy had a busy day before the big meeting. He got promises of help from the Netherlands, like new drones and rada...

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

Spain's Defense Spending: A Strategic Shift

Spain has secured an agreement with NATO, allowing it to avoid the 5% of GDP defense spending target. This news emerged just before the upcoming NATO summit. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced this development. He emphasized that Spain's role and influence within NATO would remain strong, even with the exemption. Spain is committed to spending 2. 1% of its GDP o...

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Jun 18 2025POLITICS

Trump's Quick Exit: G7 Summit and Middle East Tensions

The G7 summit in Canada was a brief stop for President Trump. He spent just a few hours there before deciding to head back to Washington. His reason? He claimed it was about security, suggesting that secret talks could be overheard in the woods. Trump said he had completed what he needed to do at the summit. However, his early departure left many wondering if there ...

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Jun 16 2025POLITICS

Israel's Bold Move: Ending the Conflict or Escalating Tensions?

The Middle East is a hotbed of tension, and Israel's Prime Minister has some strong opinions on the matter. Benjamin Netanyahu recently spoke about Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. He suggested that targeting Khamenei could actually end the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. This idea was shared during a conversation with ABC News. Netanyahu believes that ...

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Jun 15 2025POLITICS

The Big Talk: Putin and Trump Discuss War and Peace

A recent phone call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump lasted for 50 minutes. The two leaders discussed the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. This was the fifth conversation between the two since Trump took office. It was a significant shift from the approach of the previous administration under Joe Biden. Trump shared that Putin had called t...

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Jun 15 2025POLITICS

36 Countries on the Brink of a New Travel Ban

The Trump administration is thinking about making its travel ban even bigger. They might add 36 more countries to the list. This news comes from a memo that was seen by The Washington Post. The memo was sent by the State Department and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It was sent to U. S. diplomats in the countries that might be affected. The memo lists 25 ...

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Jun 14 2025POLITICS

World Leaders Chat About Hotspots

Two big leaders, Putin of Russia and Trump of the United States, had a chat over the phone. It lasted about 50 minutes. They talked about some serious stuff happening in the Middle East and Ukraine. Putin's advisor, Yuri Ushakov, spilled the beans about what they discussed. This was not a friendly chat about the weather. It was all about big, important issues. ...

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May 30 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Pause for Peace: The Upcoming Istanbul Talks

Ukraine is currently in a holding pattern. They are waiting for Russia to share details of a proposed ceasefire. This comes as both nations prepare for a second round of peace discussions in Istanbul. The first round of talks happened earlier this month. Both sides exchanged hundreds of prisoners. This was the biggest swap since the full-scale invasion began. Ukrain...

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