DIPLOMATIC

Dec 03 2025POLITICS

US and Venezuela: Pope Leo Advocates for Peaceful Solutions

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

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Leader Seeks European Backing Amid U. S. Peace Talks

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, is on a mission to rally European support as the U. S. tries to wrap up the war with Russia. He's in Paris, chatting with France's President, Emmanuel Macron, and plans to meet with other European leaders this week. Meanwhile, U. S. and Ukrainian officials ha

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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

Trump and Maduro Chat on the Phone: What's Really Going On?

In a surprising turn of events, U. S. President Donald Trump had a phone conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last week. This chat happened just before Maduro was labeled as a key figure in a group the U. S. sees as a terrorist organization. The talk included Secretary of State Marc

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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks in Washington: Congo and Rwanda's Next Step

Next week, the presidents of Congo and Rwanda are set to meet in Washington. They will sign a peace deal and discuss the future of their nations. This meeting is a big deal because it could bring stability to a region that has seen a lot of conflict. The U. S. is playing a big role in these talks.

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

A Big Change in Ukraine's Leadership

Ukraine's political scene just got a major shake-up. Andriy Yermak, the president's right-hand man, stepped down from his role as chief of staff. This is the biggest leadership change since Russia's full-scale invasion four years ago. Yermak's exit is tied to a massive scandal involving $100 millio

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Putin Stands by Trump's Envoy Amidst Bias Claims

Steve Witkoff, the U. S. special envoy, is under fire for allegedly leaning too much towards Russia. But Vladimir Putin isn't having it. He thinks Witkoff is just doing his job, representing his country and leader. Putin's defense came after a leaked call between Witkoff and a Kremlin aide, Yuri Ush

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Nov 27 2025RELIGION

Pope Leo's First Big Test: Can He Make a Mark in the Middle East?

Pope Leo XIV is off to the Middle East for his first big trip as pope. Unlike his predecessor, who made waves early on, Leo is more reserved. But this trip might just show what he's really made of. First stop: Turkey. He'll meet with President Erdogan, who's been accused of not playing fair with de

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

A Calm Call Amidst Rising Tensions

In a recent phone call, former U. S. President Donald Trump advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to ease tensions with China. This conversation came after a heated exchange between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where Xi emphasized China's stance on Taiwan. Takaichi had previously

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Germany Steps In: A Diplomatic Dance Over South Africa's G20 Spot

Germany is stepping up to mediate a growing rift between the U. S. and South Africa. The issue? South Africa's invitation to the next G20 summit, which U. S. President Donald Trump has revoked. Trump's decision comes after he accused South Africa of mistreating its white minority. These claims have

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks Progress Amid Ongoing Conflict

The United States is actively working to end the war in Ukraine. President Donald Trump has sent envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is engaging with Ukrainian officials. Trump hinted at a future meeting with both Putin and Ukrain

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