Lebanon and Iran are playing a game of diplomatic musical chairs. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji turned down an offer to visit Tehran, but he didn't slam the door shut on talks. Instead, he sent an invitation for Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to come to Beirut for a chat. Araqchi, w
Pope Leo, the first U. S. pope, recently spoke out against the idea of a military intervention in Venezuela. He suggested that the U. S. should focus on dialogue and economic measures instead of force. This comes as the Trump administration has been considering various options to address Venezuela's
Peru's Congress took a strong step recently. They labeled Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum as persona non grata. This move came after Mexico gave asylum to Betssy Chávez, Peru's former Prime Minister. Peru sees this as Mexico sticking its nose in their business. The vote in Peru's Congress was
In a recent conversation, U. S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Mali's Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop talked about the security situation in the region. Landau praised Mali's military for their efforts against the extremist group JNIM, which has been causing trouble in the area. J
South Korea's leader, Lee Jae Myung, recently met with China's President Xi Jinping. He asked for China's help to start talks with North Korea. This meeting happened after a big event with leaders from countries around the Pacific Ocean. Xi Jinping said China wants to work closely with South Korea.
In the midst of ongoing conflict, a former U. S. diplomat suggests a firmer approach towards Russia. The recent drone strikes in Ukraine, which targeted a kindergarten and left several casualties, highlight the urgency of the situation. Instead of seeking a quick resolution, the diplomat argues for
In the world of politics and finance, things aren't always as clear as they seem. Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Donald Trump's administration, is under the microscope. Senators, led by Adam Schiff, are asking tough questions about his crypto investments. They want to know why he still holds stakes
A planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hungary has been put on hold. This comes after Trump initially said the meeting would happen soon. Now, a White House official says there are no plans for a meeting "in the immediate future. " This change of pla
Countries around the world are starting to officially acknowledge Palestine as a state. This is a big deal because it shows growing support for Palestinian independence and sovereignty. Recently, Britain, Canada, and Australia joined others in recognizing Palestine, aiming to push forward the idea o
President Donald Trump is heading to the UK for his second state visit. This time, he's bringing along a group of important US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The trip is expected to be a mix of formal even
