The Israeli military has been moving deeper into Gaza City, putting the lives of many Palestinians at risk. These people had chosen to stay, hoping that the increasing calls for a ceasefire would protect their homes. Meanwhile, U. S. President Donald Trump met with Muslim leaders at the United Nations to discuss ending the war. Trump, who has been critical of countri...
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine is in Washington, D. C. , with top European leaders to meet with President Donald Trump. Their goal is to present a united front against Russia's ongoing aggression. This meeting comes after Trump's recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which left many European leaders feeling sidelined. Zelenskyy and his allie...
The United States has been playing a big role in the Ukraine war. It's not directly involved, but it's been helping Ukraine a lot. Some people think that only the U. S. can get Russia to talk about ending the war. They say that because the U. S. has a lot of power and influence. One important person said that the U. S. president has been working hard to end the war....
In a sudden turn of events, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has freed several political prisoners. This move came after a meeting with Keith Kellogg, a special envoy sent by former U. S. President Donald Trump. The most notable release was Sergei Tsikhanouski, an opposition leader who had been behind bars since 2020. Tsikhanouski had dared to challenge Luka...
The U. S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, made a significant stop in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of a broader diplomatic mission. This visit was notable for being the highest-level contact between the U. S. and Russia since the start of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. The UAE has been a key player in mediating prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine,...
China’s expanding influence in Panama's Canal has driven new concerns, a move that has provoked President Donald Trump into a sudden move. His words reveal something more significant, possibly seeking a dameaged collaboration over the canal region of Panama under the geographic influence of Beijing. Trump’s recent trip to Panama was meant to suggest a stern warning....
When President Trump stepped into the Oval Office, he didn't waste time making changes. Many long-serving diplomats were quickly shown the door. This isn't unusual when a new president takes over, but this time, it's happening faster and on a bigger scale. Some experts worry that this could lead to a loss of crucial knowledge about how the U. S. operates and what's h...
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to the Middle East. He's got his hopes up for some progress in the paused peace talks. These talks hit a snag after the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar passed away. Things on the ground haven’t changed much, though. Hamas is sticking to its guns, and it’s anyone’s guess who will take charge next. Israel’s military actions a...
The tension between Israel and Lebanon has escalated dramatically following Israeli airstrikes near one of Beirut's main hospitals. The strikes, which took place late Monday, destroyed several buildings and caused significant damage to Rafik Hariri University Hospital. The Health Ministry reported that more than a dozen people were killed and another 57 wounded, many...
Imagine a peace treaty that's been in place for over four decades, yet its pillars are slowly crumbling. This is the reality of the 1979 peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. The treaty's Article III, subsection two explicitly requires both parties to prevent acts of belligerency, hostility, or violence from within their territories. But what does it mean when one p...