Politics

Ukraine, Russia, and US Abu Dhabi Negotiations: Trilateral Peace Talks Promise Watershed Moment

The stage is set for potentially decisive peace negotiations as Russia, Ukraine, and the United States prepare to meet in Abu Dhabi on February 4-5. These trilateral talks promise a watershed moment in efforts to resolve the devastating conflict. Zelensky conveyed Ukraine's commitment to substantive discussions that could advance genuine peace prospects. His measured optimism acknowledges both the potential of these negotiations and the formidable...

Carney Raises Stakes in Standoff with US Over Canadian Unity

Mark Carney is raising the stakes in a standoff with the United States over Canadian unity, insisting on full respect for sovereignty after Alberta separatist meetings with American officials were revealed. The Prime Minister's forceful statement came during Thursday's press conference following consultations with provincial leaders, where he emphasized his consistent position on sovereignty maintained throughout all discussions with President Trump. The Financial Times broke...

South Africa Diplomatic Crisis Deepens with G20 Exclusion

A deepening diplomatic crisis emerged Friday as President Trump formally excluded South Africa from the 2026 G20 Summit in Miami. The decision is tied...

Moscow Open to Negotiations but Insists on Preconditions

The diplomatic effort to end the Ukraine conflict has reached a critical juncture as Vladimir Putin expressed qualified acceptance of Donald Trump's peace initiative...

International Business Community Observes Crisis as Risk Assessment Case Study

The international business community is observing the current Japan-China crisis as an important case study for assessing political risks in economic relationships with China,...

Kyiv Stands Firm: Zelenskyy Refuses to Betray Constitution for Trump’s Deal

Facing immense pressure from Donald Trump to sign a controversial peace deal ceding territory to Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed to "defend...

Starmer Gives Burnham Full Backing as Labour Grapples With Speculation

Keir Starmer has attempted to shut down mounting rumours of a leadership challenge, offering firm praise for Andy Burnham’s achievements as mayor. He urged...

C5+1 Summit Yields Major US-Central Asia Boeing Deal

The 10th-anniversary C5+1 Summit in Washington, a diplomatic meeting between U.S. and Central Asian leaders, produced a major commercial outcome this week. The Trump...

Trump Alleges Clandestine Chinese and Russian Tests, Orders US to Resume

Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. to "start testing" nuclear weapons, justifying the controversial move with allegations that Russia and China are already conducting...

Existential Threat Doctrine Shields Russia From Defeat, Ambassador Alipov Claims

Russia cannot be conquered in its current military engagement with Ukraine because Moscow possesses nuclear weapons and the doctrine to employ them, Russian Ambassador...

Washington Pivots: US Targets Russian Oil After Putin ‘Refuses’ to End War

The Trump administration has executed a significant policy pivot, imposing sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil. This move signals growing frustration with...

Putin’s High-Stakes Gamble: Linking US Aid to Direct Confrontation

Moscow – In a high-stakes gamble, President Vladimir Putin is attempting to reframe U.S. military aid to Ukraine as a direct confrontation, explicitly linking...

Trump Seeks to Build on Ceasefire Momentum

Donald Trump embarks on a Middle Eastern journey aimed at consolidating the recently established Israel-Hamas ceasefire while encouraging regional powers to pursue comprehensive peace....

The View from Abroad: How the World Sees Washington’s Shutdown Spectacle

From an international perspective, the ongoing US government shutdown is a perplexing spectacle of political dysfunction that raises questions about the stability and reliability...