A 28-point peace plan to end the Ukraine-Russia war has been approved by President Trump. However, it's unclear if Ukraine is on board with the proposal. The plan was reportedly written by Kirill Dmitriev, an adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Steve Witkoff, Trump's envoy, during a meeting in Miami last month. The plan has been in the works for about a...
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is back, bringing joy and excitement to millions. This year, the parade will feature a mix of new and classic elements, including giant balloons, floats, and performances from popular stars. The event will take place on November 27, starting at 9:30 a. m. Central Time, and will be broadcast on NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo. One of th...
Iran's top diplomat has called out the US for not being serious about fair talks. This comes after the US president suggested opening discussions. But Iran says the US is not ready for real, equal talks. Things got tense after Israel attacked Iran in June. The US also hit Iranian nuclear sites. Since then, no one has been able to restart talks about Iran's nuclear p...
Turkey and Egypt are planning to have a big talk about Gaza. Their foreign ministers will meet in Ankara to discuss the ceasefire and what comes next. Turkey has been very vocal against Israel's actions in Gaza, even calling it a genocide. Israel, of course, disagrees. Turkey, along with Egypt and Qatar, has been helping to keep the peace in Gaza. They want to make ...
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has stirred the pot by talking about Taiwan. She suggested Japan might get involved if things get heated in the Taiwan Strait. China is not happy about this. They say her words are meddling in their business and a big no-no. China's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Lin Jian, said Takaichi should take back what she said. If she doesn'...
The United States is trying to improve its relationship with Belarus, a country known for its strict government. President Donald Trump has chosen John Coale to be the special envoy to Belarus. Coale's job will be to negotiate the release of more prisoners held in Belarus. Belarus has a long history of tense relations with the U. S. The U. S. closed its embassy in B...
In a bold move, Taiwan's vice president, Bi-Khim Hsiao, recently spoke to a group of international lawmakers in Brussels. She made a strong case for the European Union to strengthen its bonds with Taiwan, especially in trade and security. Her speech came at a time when China is increasing its pressure on Taiwan. Hsiao emphasized that peace in the Taiwan Strait is cr...
The U. S. is pushing for a big change in Gaza. They want the United Nations Security Council to approve a plan that supports President Trump's ideas for the region. This plan is not very clear about some important details, like how to make Gaza safe and who will be in charge. The U. S. says that if the Security Council does not agree to this plan, there could be mor...
In a move that has sparked debate, two members of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party are planning a visit to Russia. This trip comes at a time when the party is facing increased scrutiny over its connections to Moscow and allegations, which they strongly deny, of sharing sensitive military details. The lawmakers will be attending a summit in Sochi foc...
In a surprising move, a high-ranking Fijian diplomat paid a visit to Taiwan this week. Filipo Tarakinikini, Fiji's permanent representative to the United Nations, met with Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim. This visit is quite unusual because Fiji officially recognizes China, which strongly opposes any diplomatic interactions with Taiwan. The meeting took place ...