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The interplay of diplomacy and soft power in international relations

Analysts have long defined diplomacy in opposition to war and armed conflict in interstate relations. It is generally regarded as the art and practice of maintaining international relations and persuading other peoples through peaceful means. However, its meanings are diverse and its scope vast, making......

Murder charges filed in killing of Israeli embassy staff in Washington

A man from Chicago has been formally charged in federal court with two counts of first-degree murder following the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington, an act widely condemned as antisemitic. Elias Rodriguez, 30, allegedly opened fire on a group leaving a diplomatic event organized......

Israel orders evacuation in 14 northern Gaza areas amid military offensive

The Israeli military issued an evacuation alert on Thursday for 14 neighborhoods in northern Gaza, continuing its intensified offensive that has sparked international criticism. This warning followed the United Nations’ announcement that it had begun delivering approximately 90 truckloads of humanitarian......

Trump’s Oval Office showdown with Ramaphosa over white South Africans

In a strikingly choreographed Oval Office encounter, President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with a surprise media presentation centered on false claims of persecution against White South Africans. Just before the meeting began, Trump’s aides rolled in large-screen......

South Africa’s land law and the Trump-Ramaphosa dispute

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday in an effort to mend strained diplomatic relations between their nations. A key point of disagreement is South Africa’s newly enacted land expropriation law. Trump has sharply criticized......

Biden cancer diagnosis sparks transparency debate and Trump accusations

Former U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent cancer diagnosis has reignited public debate over transparency during his time in office, with ex-President Donald Trump alleging a possible cover-up. Speaking from the White House, Trump expressed skepticism about the timing of Biden’s advanced prostate......

Ramaphosa’s US Visit Aims to Mend Strained Ties with Trump

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to embark on a state visit to the United States starting Monday, in what his administration calls an effort to "reset" deteriorating ties with Washington now seen by many analysts as their weakest in decades. The visit follows a controversial......

South African president to meet Trump in Washington amid bilateral tensions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues. This meeting comes amid growing tensions between the two nations, largely driven by Trump’s accusations of......

U.S. ceasefire agreement with Houthis highlights strategic shift

In the days leading up to a surprise ceasefire between the U.S. and the Houthis, U.S. intelligence picked up signs that the Yemeni fighters were seeking an exit after enduring seven weeks of intense U.S. airstrikes, according to four U.S. officials. Houthi leaders began reaching out to U.S. allies in......

Zelenskiy insists on direct talks with Putin in Istanbul

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has emphasized that he will only attend peace talks with Russia in Istanbul this week if Russian President Vladimir Putin is also present. Zelenskiy challenged Putin, claiming that the Russian leader is afraid to meet him face-to-face. The Kremlin has not confirmed......

Trump defends Air Force One replacement gift from Qatar

Donald Trump has stood by the possibility of receiving an Air Force One replacement, a Boeing 747-8, as a gift from the Qatari royal family. The plane, often described as a "palace in the sky," would be provided after Trump's presidency. He would keep the aircraft, according to reports......

Trump to Sign Executive Order to Cut Prices of Medicine to Match Other Countries

U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would sign an executive order aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs in the United States by aligning prices with those in other wealthy nations. According to Trump, Americans currently pay 30% to 80% more than citizens in comparable countries. In a......

Saudi-Israel relations in the balance amid Trump’s $1 trillion investment push

As U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Riyadh on Tuesday, he is set to receive a lavish reception, marking the start of a visit centered around a potential $1 trillion in investments. However, the ongoing conflict in Gaza has complicated one of Trump's key foreign policy objectives: the normalization......

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