Syria is once again at a critical juncture as violence engulfs the country, with the latest wave of violence erupting on March 6, 2025. The recent violence has left over 1,000 dead, making it one of the deadliest outbreaks of sectarian strife in years. The clashes, centered in Latakia and
A diplomatic meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on February 28, 2025 quickly turned into a tense confrontation, raising concerns about the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations. Originally intended to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and potential peace negotiations, the discussion quickly unraveled as
On Tuesday, February 18, United States (U.S.) and Russian diplomats—including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov—met in Riyadh to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting resulted in an agreement to restore full diplomatic engagement and form high-level teams to negotiate a peace
Just days ago, potential U.S.-brokered peace talks between Ukraine and Russia seemed possible. However, Ukraine’s future now remains uncertain as U.S. support wavers. In an interview with NBC, President Zelensky warned there is a “low chance to survive without the support of the United States.” Under President Trump, the U.S.
After two years without a president, on January 9, 2025, Lebanon elected Joseph Aoun as its new president. A respected military leader with a reputation for neutrality, Aoun takes office during one of the most challenging periods in the country’s history. Aoun, a seasoned army general, has been welcomed by
Last week, Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk Oblast — a first in this war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said it “was not an easy task,” claiming Russian and North Korean forces often execute wounded North Koreans to erase any trace of their involvement. Now, with these
Venezuela is caught in a political and economic tailspin, a crisis that has uprooted millions of people and left the future of the country in ambiguity. Against this backdrop, Edmundo González, a leading opposition figure living in self-imposed exile after threats from Nicolás Maduro’s regime, has launched a diplomatic tour
In August 2021, Marc Fogel, an American teacher at the Anglo-American School in Moscow, was arrested at Sheremetyevo Airport for carrying 0.6 ounces of marijuana. The substance, legally prescribed in the U.S. to manage chronic back pain, was treated as a grave offense by Russian authorities, leading to charges of
During a visit to Mayotte in the aftermath of Cyclone Chido, French President Emmanuel Macron faced sharp criticism after an outburst directed at local residents. The cyclone, which struck the island on December 14, 2024, left widespread destruction, with 39 confirmed deaths, over 4,000 injuries, and tens of thousands displaced.
On December 14th, Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, stated, “The Israelis have clearly crossed the disengagement line in Syria, which threatens a new unjustified escalation in the region.” However, he emphasized that after years of war, Syria does not want to enter new conflicts, adding, “The priority at this
