Mike Waltz, the U. S. representative to the United Nations, made headlines on Wednesday when he echoed a senator’s doubts about former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet’s suitability for the top UN post. The comments came during a Senate committee hearing where Senator Pete Ricketts criticized Bac
The United States announced that its navy has stopped all maritime commerce with Iran, even as the president hinted that talks about ending the current conflict might resume soon. In a brief statement, Admiral Brad Cooper said that within 36 hours of the blockade being put in place, every vessel
Albania and Bulgaria are stepping onto the global stage in a big way. They've both decided to join the "Board of Peace, " an initiative started by U. S. President Donald Trump. This move is all about resolving conflicts around the world. In Albania, lawmakers gave the green light to join the Board
The focus on Arctic security is heating up. Finland's president, Alexander Stubb, is pushing for a solid plan to be ready by the NATO summit in Turkey this July. This comes after the U. S. made a deal to calm tensions about Greenland's future. The U. S. president, Donald Trump, recently announced t
In Syria, a shaky truce is holding between the government and Kurdish-led forces. The U. S. is pushing for this peace to last. They want both sides to trust each other more. This comes after the Syrian government took control of big parts of the northeast. They want to show they are in charge. The
Israel has been asked to join President Trump's new "Board of Peace. " This group is supposed to help solve big fights around the world. But it's not clear if Israel will say yes or not. This idea started last year when Trump wanted to stop the fighting in Gaza. Now, the plan is bigger. It's about
The United States has shown its support for the people of Iran who are protesting against their government. The US ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, stated that President Donald Trump is ready to take action if needed to stop the violence. However, Trump has also mentioned that he believ
Iran and the US are still talking, but they are far apart on the nuclear deal. The US wants Iran to stop enriching uranium. Iran says it has the right to do so under the 2015 nuclear deal. The US pulled out of this deal in 2018. At a recent UN meeting, Iran's ambassador said his country is ready fo
In Florida, a series of meetings took place between U. S. , European, and Ukrainian officials. The goal? To find a way to stop the war in Ukraine. Steve Witkoff, the U. S. special envoy, said these talks were "productive and constructive. " He emphasized that the focus was on aligning the positions
Russia and the US are having talks about ending the war in Ukraine. These talks are happening in Florida. A Russian official said the talks are going well. He also said they will keep talking today and tomorrow. The US has been trying hard to make peace. They have met with Ukrainian and European le
