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 even
In the past, the U. S. and China had a different relationship. Back in 2000, the U. S. Congress sent a flag to China. This flag had flown over the Capitol. It was a thank you gift for a Chinese scientist named Xie Xide. She had helped bring the two countries closer together. But times have changed.
Farmers from the United States are planning a trip to China this fall. This trip is to strengthen their business ties with China. The trip is important because trade between the two countries has been difficult lately. The U. S. Department of Agriculture is organizing this trip. It is the third yea
Ukraine is facing a huge financial challenge. By 2026, the country will need at least $120 billion just for defense. This is a lot of money, but it's what's needed to keep the country safe. The defense minister, Denys Shmyhal, made this announcement. He said the money is crucial. It will help maint
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
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 bri
Pope Leo, the new leader of the Catholic Church, is making waves in global diplomacy. Unlike his predecessor, Pope Francis, Leo prefers a more behind-the-scenes approach. He focuses on direct talks with world leaders rather than grabbing headlines with public statements. Leo's recent meeting with I
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, inc
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has put up new hurdles for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He said that Russia has a list of demands that must be met before any summit can happen. These demands include Ukraine not joining NATO, d
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 would
