Politics
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......
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he intends to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday, after recent negotiations in Turkey. These talks marked the first direct meeting between the two sides since Russia launched a full-scale......
Pope Leo XIV officially launched his papal mission on Sunday with a grand inaugural Mass held at St Peter's Square, attended by tens of thousands of Catholics and global dignitaries. Among them were US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marking a historic moment for the United......
As voters in Romania, Poland, and Portugal cast their ballots in key elections, the political landscape across Europe faces a potential shift toward populist influence. Sunday's votes could give right-wing parties enough support to shape future coalitions or legislative directions in their respective......
The first direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine since the early weeks of Moscow's 2022 invasion concluded on Friday after less than two hours, according to reports from the Turkish Foreign Ministry and a senior Ukrainian official. Kyiv accused the Kremlin of introducing new "unacceptable......
On May 16 in Istanbul, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators met for their first direct peace discussions in over three years, amid growing pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to resolve the conflict in Europe’s deadliest war since World War II. The meeting took place at Dolmabahce Palace by......
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, made a firm commitment on May 14 to dedicate himself to peace efforts globally. He expressed the Vatican’s willingness to serve as a mediator in international conflicts, emphasizing that war is "never inevitable." Having been......
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......
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced his intent to encourage Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul, Turkiye. This move adds to growing international pressure on Moscow to pursue negotiations and......
U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated he is contemplating a visit to Turkey this Thursday to potentially participate in peace talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump, who has previously asserted he could resolve the war in a single day, has......
U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia, marking the beginning of his Middle East diplomatic tour. Air Force One was notably escorted by military aircraft upon arrival, emphasizing the significance of the visit. As part of his broader regional engagement, Trump has expressed openness......
Charles Clarke, the former UK Home Secretary, expressed skepticism regarding the likelihood of US President Donald Trump facilitating a lasting ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. Clarke questioned Trump’s approach, which blends aggressive tactics with flattery, and doubts that such a strategy......
Ukraine has claimed that Russia launched a wave of over 100 drones overnight, disregarding attempts by Kyiv and its allies to convince Moscow to initiate a 30-day ceasefire. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, 55 of the 108 drones fired by Russia since Sunday night (11 p.m. local time) were shot down.......
