TRUMP–PUTIN SUMMIT: Talks Hint at Land-for-Peace Proposal in Ukraine War

TRUMP–PUTIN SUMMIT: Talks Hint at Land-for-Peace Proposal in Ukraine War

Donald Trump Says Ukraine May Need to Concede Territory for Peace DealPutin Reportedly Seeks Control of Key Regions in Exchange for Ceasefire U.S. President Donald Trump has described his high stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin as “productive,” revealing that the two leaders discussed major territorial and security concessions as part of a potential […]

Brazil's Lula and China’s Xi Discuss BRICS, G20, and Bilateral Ties in Hour-Long Call

Brazil’s Lula and China’s Xi Discuss BRICS, G20, and Bilateral Ties in Hour-Long Call

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping held an hour long phone conversation on Monday, focusing on the future of BRICS, the G20, and strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, according to official statements from both governments. In a statement released by Brazil’s presidential office, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to […]

Zelenskyy Urges ‘Lasting Peace,’ Not Just a Ceasefire, After High-Level Talks in UK

Zelenskyy Urges ‘Lasting Peace,’ Not Just a Ceasefire, After High-Level Talks in UK

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a “real, lasting peace” in Ukraine, not merely a “pause in the killings,” following a high-level meeting with U.S. and European officials held in the United Kingdom. Zelenskyy described the meeting as “constructive,” noting that it reaffirmed the shared commitment of Ukraine’s allies to achieving a peace agreement […]

Iran Vows to Block U.S.-Backed Corridor in Caucasus Peace Plan

Iran Vows to Block U.S.-Backed Corridor in Caucasus Peace Plan

Iran has declared its opposition to a planned transport corridor between Azerbaijan and Armenia, a key component of a U.S.-brokered peace agreement, warning it will block the project “with or without Russia.” The statement came from Ali Akbar Velayati, senior foreign policy adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during remarks on Saturday. Velayati […]

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Declares Ukraine’s War Effort Against Russia "Doomed to Fail"

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Declares Ukraine’s War Effort Against Russia “Doomed to Fail”

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has ignited international debate once again with his stark comments on the ongoing war in Ukraine. In a recent statement, Orbán declared that Ukraine’s military campaign against Russia is “doomed to fail,” asserting that continued Western support would not change the trajectory of the conflict. Speaking during an interview with […]

U.S. Deploys 17 Patriot Missile Systems to Ukraine in Major Defence Move

U.S. Deploys 17 Patriot Missile Systems to Ukraine in Major Defence Move

President Trump warns Russia of new sanctions; NATO calls deployment “bold and necessary” amid growing threats. U.S.-Ukraine Defence Ties Strengthen Amid War Tensions In a significant escalation of military support, President Donald Trump has announced the deployment of 17 Patriot missile defence systems to Ukraine. The announcement came during a high-stakes meeting with NATO Secretary-General […]

Yvonne Katsande Live: “How Far Is Too Far?” – Arthur Mutambara on the Double-Edged Sword of AI

Former Zimbabwe Deputy PM Warns of AI’s Geopolitical Consequences and Ethical Dilemmas in Candid Interview Johannesburg — In a powerful and wide-ranging interview on Yvonne Katsande Live, journalist and broadcaster Yvonne Katsande sat down with Professor Arthur G.O. Mutambara, former Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe and current Director at the Institute for the Future of […]

Russia's FM Sergey Lavrov Issues Stern Warning to West Amid NATO Summit

Russia’s FM Sergey Lavrov Issues Stern Warning to West Amid NATO Summit

As NATO leaders gather, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warns Western powers against “international egotism” and accuses them of double standards, urging respect in future diplomacy. Moscow, June 26, 2025 — In a pointed address delivered from Moscow on the sidelines of the ongoing NATO Summit, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov offered a scathing critique […]

Questioning the G7’s Relevance in a Rapidly Evolving Global Economy

Questioning the G7’s Relevance in a Rapidly Evolving Global Economy

How Representative Is the G7 Of the World It’s Trying to Lead? The leaders of some of the world’s so-called wealthiest countries travelled to Kananaskis in Alberta, Canada this week, where the 51st G7 Summit takes place from June 16 to 17. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Canadian Rockies, the present leaders of […]

Zelensky Leaves G7 With Little Support as Focus Shifts to Middle East Crisis

Zelensky Leaves G7 With Little Support as Focus Shifts to Middle East Crisis

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky left the G7 summit in Canada this weekend with less support than expected, as global leaders pivoted their attention to rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and Iran. President Zelensky had hoped to secure renewed commitments from the world’s most powerful democracies in Ukraine’s ongoing fight against Russian […]