Israel Strikes Hamas Leadership in Qatar During Ceasefire Talks

Israel Strikes Hamas Leadership in Qatar During Ceasefire Talks

On September 9, 2025, Israel launched an unprecedented airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting senior Hamas political leaders amid ongoing discussions over a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal. The strike unfolded at a residential compound in the Leqtaifiya district, destroying a heavily guarded Hamas political bureau location as top officials met to weigh the deal. While key leaders survived, six […]

Putin Says Ukraine War Could End Through Talks “If Common Sense Prevails”

Putin Says Ukraine War Could End Through Talks “If Common Sense Prevails”

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine could end through negotiations, emphasizing that a peaceful settlement is his preferred option though he warned that Russia is prepared to achieve its goals militarily if necessary. Speaking at a press conference in Beijing at the conclusion of his visit to China, Putin […]

President Lee Proposes "Pragmatic Alliance" with U.S., Emphasizes Manufacturing and Security

President Lee Proposes “Pragmatic Alliance” with U.S., Emphasizes Manufacturing and Security

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 […]

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 […]

Trump Signals Possible U.S. Air Support for Ukraine Peace Deal, Rules Out Ground Troops

Trump Signals Possible U.S. Air Support for Ukraine Peace Deal, Rules Out Ground Troops

President says air support could be part of broader security guarantees to help end war in UkraineU.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States may offer air support as part of a future peace agreement in Ukraine, while firmly ruling out deploying American troops on the ground. The remarks come amid renewed diplomatic […]

DR Congo, M23 Rebels Miss Peace Deal Deadline in Doha

DR Congo, M23 Rebels Miss Peace Deal Deadline in Doha

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 […]

The Resolution of the Russia/NATO Proxy War in Ukraine

The Resolution of the Russia/NATO Proxy War in Ukraine

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 […]

Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting at the White House

Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting at the White House

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 […]

UN Security Council Begins Deliberations on Extending UNIFIL Amid Withdrawal Debate

UN Security Council Begins Deliberations on Extending UNIFIL Amid Withdrawal Debate

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

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

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 […]