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Iran Demands Gulf States Remove US and Israeli Presence or Risk Continued Strikes

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has made it clear to neighbouring Gulf governments that their decision to host American and Israeli military activities will have direct consequences for their own security. His statement, issued over a month into the Iran-US war, adds a new diplomatic and military layer to an already complex regional crisis. Tehran's message appears designed to pressure Gulf governments to reassess their...

IEA Chief Sounds Historic Alarm Over Iran War’s Catastrophic Toll on World Energy Markets

The head of the world's leading energy security body has sounded an alarm of historic proportions over the damage the Iran war has inflicted on global energy markets. Fatih Birol, director of the International Energy Agency, said the crisis is equivalent to facing the 1970s oil shocks and the Ukraine gas crisis all at once. His warning came as the IEA continued emergency consultations...

Trump Intensifies Peace Push With Putin, Zelenskyy Amid Stalemate in Ukraine War

MOSCOW — Former President Donald Trump launched a fresh diplomatic initiative Monday, holding high-stakes phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr...

Mark Carney Meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican, Signals Shared Vision for Unity and Reconciliation

Prime Minister Mark Carney met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Sunday, following the Pope’s historic inaugural mass in St. Peter’s Square....

EU Urges Unified Crackdown on Russia’s Shadow Oil Fleet in Baltic Sea Amid Rising Tensions

European Union leaders are pushing for coordinated action to dismantle Russia’s growing “shadow fleet” of oil tankers, which they warn is undermining sanctions and...

Australia Demands Justice for Oscar Jenkins After Russian ‘Sham Trial’ and 13-Year Sentence

The Australian government has strongly condemned the sentencing of Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins, who has been jailed for 13 years by a Russian-controlled court...

Power, Influence, and Access: How Latin America Is Shaping U.S. Policy Under Trump

In a bold shift of diplomatic strategy, Latin American leaders are investing millions to influence the Trump administration, leveraging personal ties, high-powered lobbyists, and...

Canada’s PM Condemns UK’s State Invitation to Trump, Reaffirms National Sovereignty

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has voiced sharp criticism over the United Kingdom's decision to invite Donald Trump for a second state visit, calling...

Controversy Erupts as White South Africans Granted Refugee Status in U.S. Under Trump Policy

A group of white South Africans has arrived in the United States after being granted refugee status by the Trump administration, igniting controversy both...

Zelenskyy Demands Direct Talks With Putin as Istanbul Peace Summit Nears

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has drawn a clear line ahead of proposed peace talks in Istanbul, stating he will only attend if Russian President...

U.S.-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander Freed by Hamas in Ceasefire Push

TEL AVIV, Israel — Hamas has released 21-year-old U.S.-Israeli dual citizen and Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, marking a significant development in ongoing ceasefire negotiations...

AI in the War Room: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping U.S. Diplomacy

Artificial intelligence is quietly transforming the way America approaches foreign policy, with researchers and government agencies exploring its potential to shape negotiations, monitor ceasefires,...

Trump Begins High-Stakes Middle East Tour Seeking Billion-Dollar Deals, Avoids Israel Amid Gaza Tensions

President Donald Trump has launched his first international trip of his second term with a strategic tour of the Gulf states, aiming to...

European Leaders Rally in Kyiv, Demand 30-Day Ceasefire to End War in Ukraine

KYIV — In a bold diplomatic move, four top European leaders joined Ukraine’s president in Kyiv to demand an immediate 30-day ceasefire from Russia,...