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 ...
The United States is preparing to ask the United Nations Security Council to penalize seven ships. These ships are accused of breaking UN rules by shipping North Korean coal and iron ore to China. This trade brings in a lot of money for North Korea each year, between $200 million and $400 million. A spokesperson from the U. S. State Department emphasized that these ...
The United States is looking to boost its military relationship with Vietnam. This was stated by the U. S. Defense Secretary during a recent trip to Hanoi. The visit included talks with Vietnam's top defense officials. So far, the U. S. has given Vietnam several ships and training aircraft. These are part of a larger plan to support Vietnam's military. The U. S. wan...
In Tokyo, President Trump has a packed schedule. He will meet with Japan's new leader, Sanae Takaichi. She is the first woman to hold this role. Trump is pushing for a big trade deal. He wants Japan to invest $550 billion in the U. S. and buy more American products. Trump also plans to speak to U. S. troops on the USS George Washington. This aircraft carrier is dock...
President Donald Trump is in Japan, and this isn't just another diplomatic meet-and-greet. The new Japanese Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, is hoping to hit it off with Trump to smooth out some rough patches in their trade relationship. Takaichi is trying to make a good impression. She's the first woman to lead Japan, and she's only been in office for a week. She's ...
President Donald Trump is on a mission in Asia, aiming to secure big investments and ease tensions with China. His journey started with a stop in Qatar, where he met with the emir and prime minister. They discussed Middle East peace efforts, and Trump praised Qatar's role in brokering a deal between Israel and Hamas. Meanwhile, back in the U. S. , the government shu...