Lebanon and Israel Open Seventh Round of Direct Negotiations in Rome

U.S.-mediated talks focus on border security, ceasefire arrangements, and preventing renewed conflict along the frontier Lebanon and Israel have opened the seventh round of direct negotiations in Rome, marking another significant step in efforts to stabilize their volatile border and reduce the risk of a broader regional conflict. The talks, held under U.S. mediation with […]

Cuba’s Power Grid Collapses Again During Restoration Efforts After Nationwide Blackout

Second failure deepens country’s energy crisis as millions remain without reliable electricity In HAVANA Cuba’s national power grid suffered another collapse during restoration efforts on Tuesday, dealing a fresh blow to attempts to recover from a nationwide blackout that had already left millions of Cubans without electricity. State-run electricity authorities said the grid failed again […]

Trump Says Planned Talks Are Iran’s ‘Last Chance’ to Avoid Attacks

Washington signals diplomacy remains possible, but warns military options remain on the table U.S. President Donald Trump has described upcoming talks with Iran as the country’s “last chance” to avoid attacks, sharply escalating pressure on Tehran ahead of a new round of negotiations aimed at defusing tensions over its nuclear program and regional activities. Speaking […]

Indonesia’s President says he is Willing to go to North Korea to Help Open Dialogue with South Korea

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has said he is willing to travel to North Korea to help facilitate dialogue with South Korea if requested by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, signaling Jakarta’s readiness to play a diplomatic role in efforts to reduce tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Speaking during discussions with South Korean officials, Prabowo said […]

Trump says Deal Reached to Disarm Hamas, but Major Questions Remain

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he described as a “historic agreement” for the phased disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, saying the breakthrough was reached during negotiations in Cairo involving mediators from Egypt, Qatar and the United States. In a statement posted on social media, Trump said the agreement would […]

White House Says Trump, Zelenskiy to Meet in Washington Next Week

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are scheduled to meet in Washington next week, the White House confirmed, as both leaders seek to advance diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting comes amid renewed discussions over possible peace proposals and follows recent comments from the Kremlin indicating that […]

Russia Says It Will Wait for New Trump Proposals on Ending Ukraine War

Russia says it is prepared to wait for new peace proposals from U.S. President Donald Trump aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, while making clear that its military campaign will continue until Moscow achieves what it describes as its strategic objectives. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that Russia believes President Trump remains […]

White House Ties Saudi Nuclear Deal to Israel Normalization

The White House has confirmed that a proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia will only move forward if the Kingdom agrees to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel, linking the landmark energy deal to one of Washington’s biggest foreign policy objectives in the Middle East. Nuclear Agreement Now Conditional White […]

Secretary Marco Rubio Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Ending Russia-Ukraine War

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to helping bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, saying Washington remains actively engaged in diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a lasting peace while continuing to support Ukraine’s sovereignty and security. Rubio’s remarks come as the Trump administration intensifies diplomatic outreach with European […]

Iran Launches Strikes on Gulf Targets After Fourth Night of Heavy U.S. Attacks

The conflict between Iran and the United States has escalated sharply after Iran launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes against U.S.-linked military targets across the Gulf region following a fourth consecutive night of intensive American airstrikes on Iranian military infrastructure. The latest exchange marks one of the most dangerous phases of the […]