Keywords: International diplomacy


Trump's peace council sparks global fears over UN role

President Donald Trump's newly unveiled Peace Council has drawn cautious responses from governments worldwide, with diplomats warning that the U.S.-led body could undermine the United Nations and fracture the post-World War II international order. Invitations to join the council, which Trump would......

Putin offers mediation amid Iran crisis as Gulf allies urge Trump restraint

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stepped into the escalating tensions surrounding Iran's brutal crackdown on nationwide protests, offering Moscow's services as a mediator. In separate conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, Putin......

Canada and China restore strategic partnership after nine years

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where they announced the renewal of their strategic partnership. This development signals a major shift in bilateral ties strained by years of diplomatic friction. The encounter......

France warns US over Greenland takeover risks to EU trade

French Economy Minister Roland Lescure has issued a stark warning to his US counterpart, stating that any attempt to seize Greenland would cross a critical boundary and jeopardize Europe's extensive economic ties with Washington. This message came during a meeting in Washington on January 12, amid......

Trump dismisses Zelensky's call to capture Putin

President Donald Trump has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's suggestion to launch a mission targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin, following the recent US operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Speaking to Fox News during a White House meeting......

Europe demands sanctions against US over Trump’s Greenland threats

European leaders have united in an unusually firm response to President Donald Trump’s escalating threats to seize Greenland through potential military action, with prominent lawmakers pushing for concrete economic countermeasures against Washington rather than mere symbolic support for Denmark. The......

Greenland seeks direct talks with US amid Trump's annexation push

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen announced efforts to open direct channels with Washington, aiming to revive past cooperation with the United States while firmly opposing renewed calls from President Donald Trump to annex the Arctic territory. Speaking at a press conference in Nuuk,......

US intelligence debunks Russian claims of Ukrainian drone strike on Putin

US national security officials have concluded that Ukraine did not target Russian President Vladimir Putin or his residences in a recent drone incident, directly challenging Moscow's assertions and raising questions about narratives that could undermine ongoing peace talks. This assessment, backed......

EU dismisses Russia's drone attack claims on Putin residence as peace sabotage

The European Union has firmly dismissed Moscow's allegations that Ukraine orchestrated a large-scale drone assault on President Vladimir Putin's residence, labeling the claims as a calculated effort to undermine ongoing peace initiatives. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas described the Russian......