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Trump Dispatches Envoys to Russia and Ukraine with Fresh Peace Proposal
Trump has dispatched envoys to Russia and Ukraine carrying a new peace plan, accompanied by a short video report.
Trump Dispatches Envoys to Russia and Ukraine Carrying Fresh Peace Proposal
Trump has sent envoys to Russia and Ukraine with a new peace plan, while asylum seekers face a US immigration crackdown.
Unresolved Tensions: How Ethiopia’s Tigray Regrouped After the Pretoria Deal
Nearly four years after the Pretoria Agreement ended Ethiopia's Tigray war, unresolved territorial and political disputes have allowed the TPLF to regroup, forge new alliances, and resume localized clashes.
New Freedom Flotilla Mission Sets Sail to Challenge Gaza Blockade Despite Prior Risks and Interceptions
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition has launched a new international mission to challenge the blockade on Gaza, despite previous violent interceptions and severe humanitarian crises in the region.
Ecuador Backs US Vessel Sinkings as Part of Joint Anti-Drug Campaign
Ecuadorian officials have defended a joint US operation that sank three vessels allegedly involved in drug trafficking, while families of the detained crew members maintain the men were merely fishermen.
EU Enlargement Chief Cancels Serbia Trip Following State Honors for Convicted War Criminal Ratko Mladic
EU enlargement chief Marta Kos has cancelled her trip to Serbia after the country received the body of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic with military honors and planned a state funeral.
Prominent Tunisian Journalist Mohamed Yousfi Arrested Amid Intensifying Crackdown on Dissent
Tunisian authorities have arrested prominent investigative journalist Mohamed Yousfi, adding to a growing wave of prosecutions targeting media figures and critics under President Kais Saied.
Mock Republican Convention Website Temporarily Redirects Users to Epstein Files in Search Results
A mock website for the 2026 RNC Midterm Convention temporarily redirected Google users to the Department of Justice's Jeffrey Epstein files, drawing criticism from the Republican Party and renewed attention from Democratic lawmakers.
Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez Expresses Openness to US Military Operations Amid Rising Security Concerns
Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez stated that US military operations could benefit national security in the fight against transnational crime, provided they receive legislative approval.
USGS Workers Frustrated by President Donald Trump's Proposed Landmark Renaming Plans
USGS employees have expressed frustration and low morale following executive orders from President Donald Trump to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America and proposals to rename the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Dismisses Conflict as 'Small Potatoes' While Comparing U.S. Casualties to Vietnam
Trump refers to the conflict with Iran as 'small potatoes' and compares U.S. deaths with the Vietnam war in a video statement.
Federal Watchdog Report Details Misconduct and Toxic Workplace Under Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A federal watchdog report has revealed allegations of workplace toxicity, personal use of government staff, and ethics violations by former US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer before her April resignation.
UN General Assembly Adopts New Map Resolution to Correct Africa's True Scale
The United Nations voted to adopt a new world map resolution aimed at reflecting Africa's true size and correcting a colonial-era cartographic distortion. The initiative, led by African states, promotes the Equal Earth projection over the traditional Mercator map.
USGS Workers Frustrated by President Donald Trump's Proposals to Rename Lake Ontario and Strait of Hormuz
USGS employees have expressed frustration and concern over President Donald Trump's executive orders and suggestions to rename Lake Ontario and the Strait of Hormuz.
Five EU Nations Push Forward to Establish Migrant Return Hubs by 2027
Five European nations are advancing plans to establish migrant return facilities in non-EU countries by 2027, sparking both political determination and human rights concerns.
Corruption Scandal Shakes Brazil's Supreme Court Amid Feud Between Justices
Brazil's Supreme Court is engulfed in a corruption scandal as Justices Alexandre de Moraes and Andre Mendonca trade allegations of wrongdoing, threatening the judiciary's reputation ahead of the upcoming presidential election.
France and Jordan Join Forces to Prepare Support Conference for the Lebanese Army
France and Jordan are organizing a meeting in Paris to rally international support for the Lebanese army and aid in disarming Hezbollah amid ongoing regional tensions.
US Stands Alone in Opposing UN Resolution to Adopt Maps Showing Africa's True Size
The UN General Assembly has backed a resolution promoting maps that accurately depict Africa's true size, with the US casting the sole opposing vote.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and Turkey's Erdogan Discuss Regional Peace Amid Middle East Tensions
President Sheikh Mohamed and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized regional peace and security in the Middle East during a recent phone call, following renewed tensions.
Qatar Condemns Iran's 'Misleading' Claims Regarding Territorial Attacks
Qatar has dismissed Iran's claims that recent strikes on its territory targeted only U.S. military facilities, accusing Tehran of misrepresenting official documents to downplay attacks on civilian areas and energy infrastructure.
Donald Trump Meets Ultra-Orthodox Rabbis, Including Members of Anti-Israel Sects, Ahead of Rosh Hashanah
US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance met with a delegation of ultra-Orthodox rabbis, including members of anti-Israel sects, to discuss community issues and military draft exemptions ahead of Rosh Hashanah.
Giorgia Meloni Marks Historic Milestone as Italy's Longest-Serving Modern Leader Amid Political Challenges
Giorgia Meloni has become Italy's longest-serving Prime Minister since 1946, marking the milestone as she campaigns for next year's elections amidst shifting political dynamics.
Winds of Change: How Javier Milei is Reviving Argentina's Falklands Claim Amid US-UK Tensions
Argentine President Javier Milei is leveraging US President Donald Trump's questioning of Washington's traditional stance on the Falkland Islands to revive Argentina's sovereignty claim and challenge a major offshore oil project.
Israel Releases Five Detainees to Lebanon Following US-Mediated Negotiations
Following US-mediated negotiations, Israel has released five detainees to Lebanon.