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No Deal Reached as Russia Warns Europe While Trump’s Ukraine Mission Falters

The latest round of peace negotiations between Russia and the United States concluded Tuesday without breakthrough on key issues related to ending the Ukraine conflict. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov provided a candid assessment that five hours of discussions with Trump envoys left the resolution effort at the same distance from completion. Vladimir Putin used the diplomatic occasion to level accusations at European governments, claiming they...

Displaced Ukrainians’ Return Rights Must Feature in Peace Framework

Millions of Ukrainians displaced by the war—both internally and as refugees abroad—represent a humanitarian dimension that peace negotiations must address. Their right to return home safely and reclaim property should feature prominently in any comprehensive settlement. The war created Europe's largest refugee crisis since World War II. Millions of Ukrainians fled to Poland, Germany, and other European countries, while millions more were displaced internally. These...

Trump Withholds Summits Until Peace Negotiations Reach Advanced Stage

President Trump sent negotiators to Moscow and Kyiv while establishing clear conditions for his direct engagement. Trump stated he would meet Russian and Ukrainian...

Scepticism Mounts as Bolsonaro Switches Story, Cites Hallucinations for Monitor Damage

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is facing mounting skepticism after offering a sensational and radically different explanation for why he was caught tampering with...

“G20 Turmoil Eases as US Reconsiders Summit Boycott, Says Ramaphosa”

South Africa has announced that the US may now participate in the upcoming G20 summit despite previously refusing to attend. President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed...

NASAMS for Taiwan: $700M Air Defense Deal Brings Ukrainian Battlefield Success to Indo-Pacific

The United States has officially authorized the sale of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems to Taiwan worth approximately $700 million, technology that has demonstrated...

Pyongyang Sees Double-Dealing in Seoul’s Strategy

North Korea appears to see double-dealing in South Korea’s latest strategy. On Tuesday, Pyongyang condemned a new submarine deal between Seoul and Washington, warning...

Hamas Rejects UN-Mandated “Stabilization Force”

Hamas, the militant group ruling Gaza, has issued a powerful rejection of the UN Security Council's decision to authorize an "international stabilization force" (ISF)...

‘Light Will Prevail’: Benjamin Netanyahu’s Defiant Message on Delhi Terror

"The light of our nations will outshine the darkness of our enemies," declared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a defiant message on the...

8 Dead in Delhi Explosion Near Historic Red Fort

Eight people are dead and 19 injured following a car explosion near Delhi's historic Red Fort. The blast on Monday night has sparked a...

Lula’s $5.5B “Tropical Forests Forever” Fund Gains Steam with Norwegian Support

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's vision for a new global conservation fund is gaining significant momentum. The "Tropical Forests Forever Facility" has...

China’s Xi Visits US Ally South Korea, Balancing Act for All

Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to South Korea, a key U.S. ally, underscored the delicate balancing act all three nations are engaged in. While...

US Steps Up Engagement: C5 Summit in Washington Signals New Strategy

The United States is stepping up its engagement with Central Asia, with a planned "C5" summit in Washington on November 6 signaling a new...

Trump to Validate Thailand-Cambodia Peace Understanding in Malaysia

United States President Donald Trump will validate a peace understanding between Thailand and Cambodia in Malaysia, bringing his support to what he describes as...