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Norway’s $3B Pledge Anchors New $5.5B Fund for Tropical Forests

A new $5.5 billion fund to protect the world's tropical forests is taking shape at the Belem climate summit, anchored by a massive $3 billion pledge from Norway. This commitment is the single biggest boost to Brazil's "Tropical Forests Forever Facility," a new plan championed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The fund is designed to solve the economic problem of deforestation. It will...

Xi Calls for “Mutual Respect” as Lee Raises THAAD, Sanctions

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged South Korea to "respect each other’s social systems" and "accommodate core interests" during a state summit, as his host, President Lee Jae Myung, raised several contentious issues, including the THAAD missile dispute. Lee reportedly had a "productive" discussion with Xi about the years-long restrictions on South Korean entertainment content, an unofficial ban China imposed after the 2017 deployment of the...

After Beijing and Moscow, Central Asia’s Leaders Look to Washington

After high-level talks in Beijing and Moscow, the leaders of Central Asia are now looking to Washington, with a US-hosted summit reportedly planned for...

Trump to Guarantee Thailand-Cambodia Peace Terms During Malaysian Event

President Donald Trump will guarantee peace terms between Thailand and Cambodia during the Malaysian event, marking what he describes as a significant diplomatic accomplishment....

US-Russia Summit: Plans Change After Rubio-Lavrov Call

Plans for a US-Russia summit have changed, with officials now saying no meeting is imminent. This shift comes after a "productive" call on Monday...

‘It’s Not Sustainable’: Trump on Tariffs, Ahead of Xi Meeting

President Donald Trump was blunt about his China tariff policy in a recent interview, stating, "It’s not sustainable." This admission comes as he prepares...

Russia Plays Defense Card: Offers Su-57, Drones After Oil Spat

After Donald Trump's claims about India halting Russian oil purchases sparked a diplomatic row, Russia has played its strongest card: defense. Ambassador Denis Alipov...

Zelensky to Trump: Your Mideast Triumph Can End Our War Too

In a direct and hopeful appeal, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on US President Donald Trump to replicate his success in Gaza to...

In Call with Trump, Zelensky Argues Strength Is the Only Path to “Real Diplomacy”

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine held a significant phone call with US President Donald Trump on Saturday, articulating his core belief that military strength...

Why María Corina Machado Won: A Triumph for Sustained Activism

The selection of María Corina Machado for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize is a powerful endorsement of persistent, long-term activism over fleeting diplomatic headlines....

‘A Tragedy’: Putin Acknowledges Russian Missiles Downed Passenger Jet

Calling it a "tragedy," Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged on Thursday that Russian missiles were behind the 2024 downing of an Azerbaijani passenger plane....

“No Legitimacy Left”: Opposition Cheers as French PM Steps Down

The French opposition is claiming a major victory after Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned, a move that followed their swift and total rejection of...

In Stunning Reversal, Hamas Bows to Trump’s Pressure, Accepts Key Peace Terms

In a stunning reversal, Hamas has bowed to intense international pressure, announcing its acceptance of key terms within Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan. The...

A Tale of Two Narratives: Trump’s Nobel Bid Divides Opinion

Donald Trump's bid for the Nobel Peace Prize has created two starkly different narratives. In one, he is a bold peacemaker who shattered decades...