A proposed summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump has been put on hold after Moscow rejected calls for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, according to officials familiar with the stalled negotiations. The Kremlin’s refusal to halt military operations has cast a shadow over recent diplomatic efforts aimed at brokering a […]
Tensions have escalated between the United States and Colombia following sharp remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who accused Colombia of failing to curb illegal drug production. Speaking to reporters, Trump described the South American nation as a “drug manufacturing machine”, and threatened to halt U.S. aid unless stronger actions are taken. “They’re doing nothing. […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he pressed former U.S. President Donald Trump during a recent phone conversation to use his diplomatic clout to broker peace in Ukraine invoking the momentum Trump gained from mediating a ceasefire in the Middle East. Zelenskyy described the call as “very positive and productive,” noting that if a war can […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made several pointed statements about the ongoing war: he praised former U.S. President Donald Trump’s impact on raising pressures over Russia, accused China of lacking interest in stopping Russian strikes, and warned that despite peace talks being “on pause,” Russian President Vladimir Putin still harbors plans to capture all of […]
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is scheduled to travel to the United States on Monday in an urgent diplomatic effort to resolve growing tensions following a large-scale immigration raid that resulted in the detention of hundreds of Korean workers. The incident has stirred controversy in both countries and threatens to overshadow Seoul’s recent pledge […]
Following a high-profile meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed what he calls a “pragmatic alliance” between Seoul and Washington, signaling a new chapter in the 70 year old U.S.-Korea partnership. Speaking at a prominent Washington think tank, President Lee said the evolving global landscape calls for a […]
In a significant thaw in South Asian diplomacy, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has concluded a landmark visit to Dhaka the highest level visit by a Pakistani official to Bangladesh in over a decade. The trip is being hailed as a major step forward in mending relations that have long been strained by the bitter […]
North Korea has officially rejected South Korea as a diplomatic counterpart, with senior regime official Kim Yo-jong issuing a blistering statement against newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. The announcement marks a new low in inter-Korean relations, coming amid rising military tensions on the peninsula. Kim accused Seoul of “decades of hostility” and dismissed […]
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday renewed his urgent appeal for peace in regions torn by armed conflict, highlighting Ukraine and the Middle East as areas in dire need of global solidarity and spiritual intervention. Speaking during his weekly General Audience at the Paul VI Hall in Vatican City, the pontiff announced a call for a […]
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday criticized ongoing European Union diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the war in Ukraine, labeling them as “insignificant” and ineffective. In a sharply worded statement, the Ministry accused the EU of failing to present any serious proposals capable of influencing Kyiv’s position or moving the sides closer to […]