Iran Proposes Two-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid US Diplomatic Talks
TEHRAN, November 1, 2026: Iran has proposed an accelerated two-day framework to restore shipping operations through the strategically important Strait...
World Politics
Survey Shows Widespread Distrust of Putin Across Several Countries, With Major Regional Differences
Public confidence in Russian President Vladimir Putin varies considerably across countries, reflecting differences in geopolitical relationships, security concerns and views...
Russia Signals Openness to Renewing Trilateral Talks on Ukraine Conflict
Efforts to find a diplomatic path toward ending the Russia–Ukraine conflict have returned to the international spotlight following reports that...
Iran Keeps Diplomatic Door Open While Warning It Is Ready to Defend Its Sovereignty
Iran has reiterated that diplomatic engagement remains an option for resolving regional tensions, while warning that it will take measures...
Britain and Oman Strengthen Diplomatic Engagement on Middle East Security and Regional Stability
LONDON — The United Kingdom and Oman are seeking to strengthen diplomatic cooperation on regional security and international stability as...
Countries With the Most Overseas Military Bases: Which Nations Have the Widest Global Military Presence?
Military bases located outside a country's own territory play an important role in international security, defence planning and geopolitical competition....
Trump Attacks Nobel Peace Prize Decision, Claims His Record Deserved Recognition Over Navi Pillay
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised the Norwegian Nobel Committee after the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize...
UN Leadership Race Enters a Crucial Phase as Seven Candidates Face Tough Global Questions
The race to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations has entered a critical stage, with seven candidates remaining...
Europe Faces Growing Security Pressure as Russia Expands Hybrid Tactics
Brussels: European governments are facing growing security concerns over what officials describe as an increasingly complex campaign of hybrid pressure...
Ukraine Warns of Possible Large-Scale Russian Attack as Security Concerns Rise
Kyiv: Ukraine has raised fresh concerns over the possibility of a major Russian military assault, warning that recent intelligence assessments...
Trump Signals Possible New Conversation With Putin Amid Ukraine War Tensions
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that another conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin could take place soon, opening...
Iran Nuclear Enrichment Becomes Key Obstacle in Efforts to End Conflict
Washington: Diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions between the United States and Iran are facing a major challenge as the...
Brazil Votes in High-Stakes Presidential Election as Millions Head to Polls
Brazil has begun voting in a closely watched presidential election, with millions of citizens heading to polling stations to choose...
EU Nations Hold Emergency Talks as Diesel Prices Surge Across Europe
Brussels: European Union countries are holding emergency discussions over sharply rising diesel prices, as governments face pressure to protect consumers...
U.S. Assessment Says China Is Unlikely to Invade Taiwan Before 2027
Washington: A recent U.S. intelligence assessment has indicated that China is not currently expected to launch an invasion of Taiwan...
U.S. Assessment Says Chinese Attack on Taiwan Is Not Considered Imminent
Washington: A fresh assessment by U.S. officials has challenged the idea that China is necessarily preparing to launch military action...
Rebeca Grynspan Remains in Contention as UN Secretary-General Selection Enters New Stage
Costa Rican diplomat Rebeca Grynspan has remained a prominent candidate in the race to become the next Secretary-General of the...
Lapid Challenges Netanyahu Over Security Warning Ahead of Israeli Election
Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid has publicly responded to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's warning that the country's enemies could attempt...
Pakistan Reaffirms Security Commitment to Saudi Arabia Under New Defense Arrangement
Pakistan has reaffirmed its security commitment to Saudi Arabia, with senior officials saying Islamabad would respond if the kingdom faced...
Norwegian Parliament Examines Political and Diplomatic Links to Jeffrey Epstein
Norway's parliament has begun examining reported links between Jeffrey Epstein and individuals connected to Norwegian politics and diplomacy, opening a...
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Signals Openness to Future EU Membership Debate
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reopened discussion about the United Kingdom's long-term relationship with the European Union by saying...
Romania Faces Parliamentary Test as New Government Seeks Support
Romania is facing an important parliamentary test as Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Mureșan seeks legislative support for a new government amid...
US and China Announce New Trade Measures as Trump-Xi Talks Seek to Stabilize Relations
Washington/Beijing: The United States and China have announced new measures aimed at reducing trade tensions following talks between US President...
UN Global Risk Survey Finds War, AI and Climate Risks Reshaping the International Outlook
The global risk landscape is becoming increasingly complex, with geopolitical tensions, large-scale war, artificial intelligence and climate change emerging as...
Zelenskyy Says Trump Cleared Ukraine to Produce Patriot Missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the United States has given Ukraine permission to manufacture Patriot air-defence missiles domestically, describing...
Iran and UN Push Diplomacy as Tehran Proposes Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres have discussed diplomatic options for ending the ongoing Middle East...
Iran Signals Readiness for Dialogue as Pezeshkian Calls for Diplomatic Solution
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has renewed Tehran's call for diplomacy to resolve the conflict involving Iran, while warning that his...
Trump-Xi Summit: Why Trade, AI, Taiwan and Iran Matter to Global Geopolitics
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting in Washington amid an effort to stabilize relations between...
UN vs Great-Power Diplomacy: Why the 2026 UN General Assembly Is Facing a Major Geopolitical Test
The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly is taking place in New York at a time when international...
EU Pushes to Maintain Russia Sanctions as Ukraine War Remains Unresolved
The European Union is facing an important decision over the continuation of sanctions against Russia as member states work to...
Iran Diplomacy Takes Center Stage at UN as Tehran and Washington Face Growing Pressure
Diplomatic attention is turning toward Iran as senior Iranian officials arrive in New York for the United Nations General Assembly,...
Trump and Xi Prepare for High-Stakes Washington Summit as Trade, AI and Taiwan Take Center Stage
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are preparing for a closely watched meeting in Washington as the...
Trump Begins High-Stakes UN Diplomacy as Global Leaders Gather in New York
September U.S. President Donald Trump is entering a busy diplomatic phase at the United Nations General Assembly as leaders from...
UN General Assembly Opens High-Level Debate as World Leaders Confront Global Crises
The United Nations General Assembly has entered its high-level diplomatic phase, bringing presidents, prime ministers and senior representatives from around...
World Leaders Push for Stronger Global Cooperation as UN Faces Pressure to Reform
World leaders are gathering at the United Nations amid an unusually complex international environment, with wars, geopolitical rivalries, artificial intelligence...
Strait of Hormuz Security Crisis Draws Fresh International Diplomatic Attention
The security situation around the Strait of Hormuz is receiving renewed international attention as governments assess the impact of continuing...
Gaza Diplomacy Takes Center Stage at UN as Ceasefire and Humanitarian Efforts Continue
Diplomatic attention on the Gaza conflict is intensifying as world leaders gather at the United Nations, with ceasefire implementation, humanitarian...
Russia and China Block US-Backed UN Proposal on Iran Sanctions Monitoring
Russian president Vladimir Putin enters the joint press conference with President Donald Trump at the Arctic Warrior Event Center at...
US-China Diplomatic Contact Intensifies Ahead of Possible Trump-Xi Meeting
President Donald Trump participates in a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Gimhae International Airport terminal, Thursday,...
Global Institutions Gain Public Trust as Confidence in Major-Power Leadership Faces Questions
A new international survey covering more than 35,000 people worldwide has found continued support for global cooperation and rising confidence...
