Germany Vows Stronger Defense Ties with Baltics Amid Russia Threats

Germany Vows Stronger Defense Ties with Baltics Amid Russia Threats

Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reaffirmed Berlin’s commitment to the security of the Baltic states on Thursday, calling their defense “inseparable” from Germany’s own. His comments come amid heightened concerns over Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics in the region. “The security of the Baltics is also our security in Germany,” Wadephul stated ahead of his diplomatic […]

Xi to Host Over 20 World Leaders at SCO Summit in China Amid Rising Global South Solidarity

Xi to Host Over 20 World Leaders at SCO Summit in China Amid Rising Global South Solidarity

Putin to Attend as Beijing Bolsters Ties with Sanctions Hit Russia Ahead of U.S. Elections Beijing, August 26, 2025 — Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to host more than 20 world leaders next week at a high-stakes regional security forum, marking a significant display of Global South solidarity and a renewed diplomatic push in […]

Maduro Mobilizes Millions as U.S. Doubles Bounty to $50 Million

Maduro Mobilizes Millions as U.S. Doubles Bounty to $50 Million

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered the nationwide deployment of militia forces, claiming to mobilize over 4.5 million personnel in response to escalating tensions with the United States. The move comes just days after Washington doubled the reward for Maduro’s arrest to $50 million, accusing him of leading a transnational drug trafficking network. In a […]

Zambia-Israel Relations Enter New Chapter as Embassy Reopens After 50 Years

Zambia-Israel Relations Enter New Chapter as Embassy Reopens After 50 Years

In a significant diplomatic development, Israel has officially reopened its embassy in Zambia, more than five decades after it was closed. The move marks a major step toward deepening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across key sectors. Zambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, hailed the reopening as a sign of “renewed […]

Trump Putin Leave Alaska Summit Without Ukraine Deal: Zelensky Talks in the Works

Trump, Putin Leave Alaska Summit Without Ukraine Deal: Zelensky Talks in the Works

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their high-stakes meeting in Alaska on Friday without securing a concrete agreement on ending the war in Ukraine, though both leaders signaled progress toward future negotiations. “There’s no deal until there’s a deal,” President Trump said during a post-summit statement, adding that further discussions would […]

Philippines’ President Marcos Slams China for Misrepresenting Taiwan Comments

Philippines’ President Marcos Slams China for Misrepresenting Taiwan Comments

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has rejected China’s criticism of his recent remarks about Taiwan, saying he was “just stating facts” and urging Beijing not to twist his words into a provocation. Speaking during a media briefing on Monday, President Marcos defended his earlier comments on the Taiwan Strait and regional security, asserting that his […]

Iran Blocks Nuclear Site Inspections, Rejects Western Mediation Ahead of IAEA Meeting

Iran Blocks Nuclear Site Inspections, Rejects Western Mediation Ahead of IAEA Meeting

Iran has announced it will block inspections of its nuclear facilities during a key visit by a senior International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) official, escalating tensions ahead of today’s IAEA board meeting in Vienna. Speaking on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that no inspections will take place until a “new operational framework” is […]

Pope Leo Praises Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal Calls for Global Unity

Pope Leo Praises Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal, Calls for Global Unity

Pope Leo has hailed the historic peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, calling it a “beacon of hope” for the South Caucasus and a powerful step toward global reconciliation after years of conflict. In a Sunday address at St. Peter’s Square, the Pope welcomed the U.S.-brokered deal signed last week by Yerevan and Baku, ending […]

Zelenskiy Urges Seat at Table as Trump-Putin Diplomacy Looms

Zelenskiy Urges Seat at Table as Trump-Putin Diplomacy Looms

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has insisted that Ukraine must be included in any future diplomatic negotiations involving former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning that decisions made without Kyiv would be “stillborn.” As international speculation grows over potential backchannel diplomacy between Trump and Putin, European leaders have echoed Zelenskiy’s concerns, emphasizing […]

US Finalizes Major Weapons Deal with Ukraine, Zelenskyy Confident in New Arms Pact

US Finalizes Major Weapons Deal with Ukraine, Zelenskyy Confident in New Arms Pact

The United States has officially finalized a new weapons supply agreement with Ukraine, a development confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his recent daily address. This crucial deal outlines key principles for future arms transfers, signaling a reinforced commitment to military support from Washington amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. President Zelenskyy expressed strong confidence that the […]