Missed August 18 deadline sparks fears of renewed fighting in eastern DRC despite Qatari-led mediation Peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the M23 rebel group failed to produce a final agreement by Monday’s self-imposed deadline, raising fears that fragile progress toward ending hostilities in the eastern region could unravel. The […]
PUTIN-TRUMP SUMMIT IN ALASKA: PURSUING PEACE ‘The Resolution of the Russia/NATO Proxy War in Ukraine’; and despite the seemingly incongruous tones from various actors on in the year, there certainly has been a tremendous amount of progress made in the past few days – and we ought to address this first looking at the Putin-Trump […]
A lasting peace is now finally attainable, thanks to the prayers of the Church and the unwavering dedication of one individual who categorically refuses to give up, Donald Trump, whose persistent efforts have driven this momentum toward peace. The previous encounter between Trump and Zelenskyy culminated in a dramatic and explosive confrontation, with tensions running […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]