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China’s balancing act: Peacemaking in Ukraine vs. trade priorities

For the past three years, China has presented itself as a potential mediator in the Ukraine conflict, engaging in diplomatic efforts across various nations, proposing peace initiatives, and even suggesting the deployment of peacekeepers. However, when key Russian and U.S. officials met in Saudi Arabia......

Arab leaders unite against Trump’s Gaza plan

Arab leaders are scheduled to convene this Friday in Saudi Arabia to formulate a response to the U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for American control over the Gaza Strip and the forced displacement of its population, according to diplomatic and government sources. The Saudi Crown Prince,......

Trump Escalates Attacks on Zelenskyy Amid Ukraine War Talks

The U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, labeling him a “dictator without elections” and accusing him of prolonging the conflict to continue receiving U.S. financial and military aid. These remarks come as Washington explores......

U.S.-Russia diplomatic talks: Path to peace or strategic shift?

In a pivotal diplomatic engagement, senior officials from the United States and Russia met for four hours in Riyadh, marking the most extensive discussions since Moscow's military intervention in Ukraine nearly three years ago. The meeting, led by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign......

Trump suggests Ukraine holds responsibility for war amid peace talks

The United States President Donald Trump has suggested that Ukraine bears responsibility for the ongoing war, criticizing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy while discussing potential peace negotiations. Speaking at a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump stated that Ukraine should......

Hamas to return bodies of four Israeli hostages under ceasefire agreement

Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya announced that the movement would hand over the bodies of four Israeli hostages next Thursday. Al-Hayya stated that the body of Israeli prisoner Bibas would be released first, while Israel is expected to reciprocate by freeing Palestinian prisoners on Saturday. He added......

Vietnam Opens Doors to Starlink in Diplomatic Move amid U.S. Tariff Pressures

Vietnam is preparing new regulations to permit Elon Musk's Starlink to offer satellite internet services within the country while ensuring that any local subsidiary remains fully under Vietnamese ownership, according to a draft proposal. This policy shift, which follows extensive negotiations with......

Egypt counters U.S. proposal with Gaza reconstruction plan

The Egyptian government is advancing a comprehensive plan for rebuilding Gaza, aiming to support recovery without displacing its population. This initiative opposes U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to “take over” Gaza and relocate its residents. According to Al-Ahram,......

Hostage exchange amid fragile ceasefire in Gaza

Hamas publicly displayed three Israeli hostages in Gaza before transferring them to the Red Cross under a ceasefire agreement that involves exchanging hostages for Palestinian prisoners. The hostages, Iair Horn (46), Sagui Dekel Chen (36), and Alexander Troufanov (29), were captured during the October......

UNIFIL commander injured in protest attack near Beirut airport

The outgoing deputy commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major-General Chok Bahadur Dhakal, was injured on Friday night when his convoy was intercepted by protesters near Beirut airport. The demonstrators set his vehicle on fire as he was heading to the airport to depart......

North Korean troops withdraw from Ukraine frontlines after heavy losses

North Korean soldiers deployed to support Russia in its invasion of Ukraine have reportedly retreated from the frontlines due to significant casualties. Around 10,000 North Korean troops, initially sent to bolster Russian forces, have been absent from active combat for several weeks, according to recent......

Morocco boosts defense capabilities with acquisition of advanced Akıncı drone

Morocco has enhanced its defense system with the recent acquisition of the advanced Bayraktar Akıncı drone, reinforcing its growing partnership with the Turkish defense industry. This development follows Morocco's procurement of Bayraktar TB2 drones just two years ago. Renowned for its stealth,......

Hostage exchange amid ceasefire: Hamas releases three Israelis for 183 Palestinians

In a continuation of a negotiated prisoner exchange, the Palestinian group Hamas has released three Israeli captives in two separate transfers, aligning with a ceasefire agreement that ended 15 months of conflict in Gaza. French-Israeli national Ofer Kalderon and Israeli citizen Yarden Bibas were handed......