Iran recently decided to pause back-channel discussions with the U. S. , but that news hasn’t reached President Trump directly. Speaking to NBC News, Trump downplayed the pause, suggesting that silence could actually work in America’s favor. “Too much talking isn’t good, ” he remarked, hinting that
China sharply rebuked the trip of Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil to Taiwan, claiming it violated Prague’s official stance and meddled in Beijing’s domestic matters. Vystrcil, a member of the centre‑right ODS party, headed a business delegation that will meet Taiwan’s President Lai Ching‑te
The world’s food networks are now tangled in politics, climate shifts and market swings that old rules can’t handle. Recent crises—from the 2008 crash to COVID‑19, and the war in Ukraine—show how a shock in one spot can ripple through farms, markets and borders. These events expose a gap: the
Every time a leader visits the Vatican, people wonder what to bring. Pope Leo XIV, who took office last year, has become the latest recipient of a wide range of presents. Some gifts are extravagant and symbolic; others come from hometown pride or personal hobbies. In Chicago, the mayor and a city d
Flavio Bolsonaro, a Brazilian senator who is running for president, went to Washington after his latest scandal. He had already met President Trump in the Oval Office a day earlier. During his trip, Bolsonaro spoke with U. S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The talk
France and Norway just announced they’ll talk about France protecting Norway with its nuclear weapons if needed. This new idea shows how European countries are trying to depend less on the U. S. for their safety. For years, Norway trusted NATO and America’s nuclear shield. Now, it’s looking closer
The Vietnamese leader, who also heads the Communist Party, is scheduled to arrive in Manila on May 31 and stay until June 1. During the two‑day visit, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will host him to talk about trade deals and ways to cooperate on maritime security. The Philippines h
Singapore’s foreign minister wrapped up talks in Pyongyang on Tuesday, marking the first time a Singaporean official has visited North Korea in recent years. The meeting with North Korea’s foreign affairs chief focused on ways to boost cooperation between the two nations, though no specifics were sh
Negotiators from the U. S. and Iran are making steady progress toward an agreement that could end months of conflict, according to recent statements. The goal? To stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons while ensuring its existing uranium stockpiles are managed safely. But the talks aren’t just ab
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy recently highlighted the need to speed up peace talks to end the war in Ukraine. Speaking in a late-night video message, he emphasized that fresh ideas from Washington could help shape how these discussions move forward. Earlier that day, he joined a virtual meeting wit
