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 Iran Links Gulf Prosperity to a Single Critical Decision in War Message

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has linked Gulf prosperity to a single critical decision: whether to continue hosting US and Israeli military forces that are conducting operations against Iran. His message, delivered more than a month into the conflict, reduces the complex regional situation to a clear and consequential choice. Tehran is making the argument that Gulf nations' economic futures depend on the political and...

Netanyahu’s Vision of a New Middle East Collides With Trump’s Realistic Limits

Benjamin Netanyahu has a vision for the Middle East that is sweeping in scope and long in timeline. He sees the current conflict with Iran as a historic opportunity to fundamentally alter the regional balance of power — diminishing Iran, potentially changing its government, and creating a more secure environment for Israel and its regional partners. It is an ambitious, principled vision built on...

Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer: Family and Nation Rally in Support

Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released by...

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. Carney,...

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 secure...