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UN Security Council Begins Deliberations on Extending UNIFIL Amid Withdrawal Debate
19
Aug

UN Security Council Begins Deliberations on Extending UNIFIL Amid Withdrawal Debate

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The United Nations Security Council commenced negotiations on Monday over a French-drafted resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which currently expires on August 31, 2025. Simultaneously, the draft signals a long-term goal of eventual withdrawal, provided Lebanon assumes full security responsibilities. What’s in the Draft Resolution Extension […]

Hamas Agrees to 60‑Day Gaza Ceasefire with Hostage Exchange Underway
19
Aug

Hamas Agrees to 60‑Day Gaza Ceasefire with Hostage Exchange Underway

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After nearly 23 months of conflict, Hamas has accepted a new 60‑day ceasefire proposal, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and backed by the United States. Under the agreement, half of the Israeli hostages currently held in Gaza would be released in exchange for a temporary halt to hostilities and the release of some Palestinian prisoners. Ceasefire […]

19
Aug

White House Summit: Trump Pledges U.S. Security Guarantees to Ukraine Amid Unclear Commitments

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In a landmark meeting at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that the United States would help guarantee Ukraine’s security as part of any peace deal ending the war with Russia. However, the specifics of what that aid would entail remain undefined. Summit Dynamics and Key Players The summit […]

A look at the Trump-Putin Summit in Alaska
19
Aug

A look at the Trump-Putin Summit in Alaska

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President Putin and President Trump are openly admitting that they’ve found significant common ground during their intense three-hour meeting in Anchorage, but a major breakthrough on the Ukraine issue remains elusive due to a few critical sticking points. Trump reveals that “a couple of big” unresolved issues are holding up a grand compromise, with one […]

Iran Vows to Block U.S.-Backed Corridor in Caucasus Peace Plan
10
Aug

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

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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 […]

President Trump Expresses Optimism on China Trade Deal Ahead of August Deadline
29
Jul

President Trump Expresses Optimism on China Trade Deal Ahead of August Deadline

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U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that a trade agreement with China could be finalized before the August 1 deadline, signaling a potential breakthrough in one of the world’s most closely watched economic negotiations. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, the president emphasized that talks with Beijing remain active, with negotiators working around […]

Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran After Strikes on Nuclear Sites
24
Jun

Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran After Strikes on Nuclear Sites

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In a stunning series of events that began with military escalation and ended with a diplomatic about-face, President Donald Trump announced on Monday evening that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire,” effective within hours. The announcement comes just two days after Trump authorized direct strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, a […]

U.S. Military Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites in Major Escalation
22
Jun

U.S. Military Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites in Major Escalation

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In the early hours of Sunday, June 22, 2025, U.S. military forces executed coordinated airstrikes on three of Iran’s most sensitive nuclear facilities Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. President Donald Trump called the action a “spectacular military success.” The Iranian government has condemned the attacks, vowing retaliation and warning of “everlasting consequences.” Details of the Operation […]

Trump Says U.S. Close to Securing Nuclear Deal With Iran
16
May

Trump Says U.S. Close to Securing Nuclear Deal With Iran

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States is nearing a major breakthrough in nuclear negotiations with Iran, describing the ongoing talks as “very serious” and indicating that Tehran has “sort of” agreed to the terms on the table. Speaking during a press engagement at the White House, President Trump emphasized his desire to […]

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