The U. S. government recently made a quiet change to its plans. They initially wanted to cut funding for the World Trade Organization (WTO). This move was part of a larger effort to reduce foreign aid. The cuts were announced last Friday and totaled $4. 9 billion. However, the plan to cut WTO funding sparked a lot of concern. Lawmakers, trade groups, and even the hea...
Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to China for a busy four-day trip. This is a big deal because Putin rarely stays abroad this long. He's got a packed schedule, including talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and a military parade. First up, Putin will join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin. This group focuses on security and ...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing for urgent meetings with President Donald Trump and European leaders to advance peace talks with Russia. However, progress is slow, and Russia's actions are causing frustration. Russia's recent attacks on Ukraine have killed at least 23 people, including four children. This has led to a day of mourning in the Kyiv r...
Donald Trump started the week with high hopes for peace between Russia and Ukraine. He thought he had made progress in getting the two countries to talk directly. But by Friday, it was clear that things weren't going as planned. Russia's top diplomat said that Russian President Vladimir Putin wouldn't meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy until Ukraine a...
In a recent diplomatic spat, France called in Italy's ambassador to address some harsh words thrown by Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini. Salvini, known for his strong opinions, had some choice words for French President Emmanuel Macron, especially about his stance on Ukraine. Salvini, speaking in his native Milanese dialect, told Macron to "hook yourself ...
In the world of politics, what you wear can speak volumes. This was clear during the recent meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy's choice of attire has evolved since his last visit to the White House. Last time, he opted for a casual black Henley shirt, no jacket, reflecting his wartime leadership style. But that meet...
So, Trump and Putin had a chat. A really long one. They stood together and talked about stuff. Trump said it was good. Putin said it was useful. But did they make any real progress? Not really. They talked about Ukraine. They talked about trade. They even talked about space. But guess what? They didn't make any big deals. Trump said there's no deal until there's a d...
Israel is thinking about taking control of Gaza City. This could be a big problem for the country's money situation. An expert says it might cost up to NIS 100 billion. That's a lot of money. It's even about 5% of Israel's total yearly income. The expert is worried. He thinks Israel can't handle this big cost for a long time. Israel is already in a long and tough wa...
Poland is about to get a new president, Karol Nawrocki, who is known for his conservative views and support for Donald Trump's policies. This change is big news because Nawrocki's win means the country might see some big changes in how it works with other countries, especially Ukraine. It also means the current prime minister, Donald Tusk, might have a harder time ge...
In Bosnia-Herzegovina, a recent court decision has stirred up a political storm. The appeals court has upheld a one-year prison sentence and a six-year political ban for Milorad Dodik, the Bosnian Serb president known for his pro-Russia stance and separatist actions. Dodik, however, is not backing down. He claims the verdict is politically motivated and insists he wi...