INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY

Nov 02 2025POLITICS

US and Vietnam Strengthen Military Bonds

The United States is looking to boost its military relationship with Vietnam. This was stated by the U. S. Defense Secretary during a recent trip to Hanoi. The visit included talks with Vietnam's top defense officials. So far, the U. S. has given Vietnam several ships and training aircraft. These are part of a larger plan to support Vietnam's military. The U. S. wan...

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Trump's Asia Tour: Trade Talks and Diplomacy Amid U. S. Shutdown

President Donald Trump is on a mission in Asia, aiming to secure big investments and ease tensions with China. His journey started with a stop in Qatar, where he met with the emir and prime minister. They discussed Middle East peace efforts, and Trump praised Qatar's role in brokering a deal between Israel and Hamas. Meanwhile, back in the U. S. , the government shu...

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Oct 25 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Call for Defense Amid Russian Strikes

Russia's recent missile and drone strikes on Ukraine have left a trail of destruction, claiming four lives and injuring sixteen others. The attacks, which occurred overnight into Saturday, have once again highlighted the urgent need for robust air defense systems in Ukraine. In Kyiv, the capital, two individuals lost their lives, and thirteen others were injured whe...

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Oct 22 2025POLITICS

Who's in the Running for the Next UN Leader?

The United Nations is gearing up for a big change in 2027. A new Secretary-General will take the reins, and the process to pick this important leader is about to kick off. This role is like the CEO of the UN, overseeing thousands of staff and major peacekeeping efforts. The selection process is a bit of a puzzle. It starts when the Security Council and the General A...

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Sep 21 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Push for Security: Zelenskyy to Talk with Trump at UN

In the midst of ongoing conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with U. S. President Donald Trump during the United Nations General Assembly. This meeting comes as Russia continues its aggressive strikes on Ukraine, with recent attacks killing at least three people and injuring dozens. Zelenskyy hopes to gain clarity on security guarantees f...

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Sep 12 2025POLITICS

Belarus Releases Some Political Prisoners Amid Tensions

Belarus has let go of 52 political prisoners, including activists, journalists, and union leaders. However, over 1, 000 more are still behind bars. This move comes after talks between Belarus's long-time leader, Alexander Lukashenko, and the US. In return, the US has agreed to ease some sanctions on Belarus's national airline, Belavia. This isn't the first time Bela...

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Jul 25 2025POLITICS

Israel and Hamas: Stuck in a Loop

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hinted that his government is looking into other ways to handle the situation with Hamas, instead of continuing the current talks. This comes after both Israel and the U. S. pulled their negotiating teams out of Qatar. The U. S. envoy, Steve Witkoff, mentioned that Hamas' recent response showed they weren't really intere...

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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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