Politics

Xi to discuss tech innovation with Putin post-Trump’s visit to China

In a significant diplomatic exchange, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared congratulatory letters this past Sunday, as Putin prepares for an upcoming visit to Beijing....

Trump Declares Iran Must Choose Peace Now or Face ‘Ugly’ Consequences

President Donald Trump did not mince words on Thursday when addressing Iran's role in ongoing ceasefire negotiations, declaring...

Netanyahu Makes His Case to the World From a Café as Iran Responds With a Death Pledge

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used a café and a social media account to make one of the...

The Fujairah Assault: Why Iran Targeted One of the World’s Busiest Ports

Iran's decision to strike Fujairah in the UAE was not random — it was strategic. The emirate's port...

The Conflict That Validated Every Element of Ukraine’s August Warning

Military analysts will study Ukraine's August White House briefing for years, not because it was particularly novel in...

Trump’s War Has Left Lebanon’s Capital Looking Like a War Zone — Again

Beirut has known war before. The city lived through a 15-year civil war, multiple Israeli invasions, and a catastrophic port explosion that devastated its...

Trump’s Board of Peace: How Qatar and Turkey Could Be Its Secret Weapon

Among the founding members of Donald Trump's Board of Peace, two nations stand out as potentially the most consequential for the board's actual effectiveness...

Trump Mobilizes USS Gerald R Ford for Middle East as Iran Deadline Approaches

President Trump has mobilized the USS Gerald R Ford for the Middle East as what appears to be a self-imposed Iran deadline approaches. The...

US Orchestrates Russia-Ukraine Abu Dhabi Conference: Peace Talks Promise Historic Agreement

The stage is set for potentially decisive peace negotiations as Russia, Ukraine, and the United States prepare to meet in Abu Dhabi on February...

Rubio Describes Nine-Month Timeline as Final Initial Assessment Period for Venezuela

Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized the nine-month timeline as the final initial assessment period for evaluating Venezuela's recovery progress during Senate testimony Wednesday....

UK Leader Protects Military Cooperation From Political Contamination

Keir Starmer emphasized protecting military cooperation during weekend diplomacy, ensuring political disputes over Greenland don't damage essential NATO military integration and joint capabilities. The...