U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced plans to meet with Ukrainian representatives this week in New York as a “big signal” of renewed diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s conflict with Ukraine. Witkoff noted that daily communication takes place between Russian officials and American administration officials regarding peace talks facilitation efforts. New York Post. 2025.Ukrains’ka pravdaThis...
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UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Announces Return of Inspectors from Iran amid Renewed Tensions
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has made an important announcement that marks an important moment in international nuclear diplomacy: their inspectors have returned to Iran following months of negotiations and political complications, according to IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi. His announcement marks a key turning point in efforts to monitor Iran’s nuclear activities as tensions surrounding...
UN Demands Justice Following Israeli Attack on Gaza Hospital as Hostage Families Hold Protests
Geneva/Tel Aviv/Gaza, August 26, 2025 — An international outrage has increased following Israel’s double-tap airstrike against Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza that claimed 20 lives (five journalists included), sparking both UN condemnation and hostage family protests in Israel. An Extreme Double Strike Shocks the World Israeli forces attacked Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis twice on...
Iran, UK, France and Germany to Resume Nuclear Talks in Geneva Ahead of Snap-Back Sanctions Deadline
On Tuesday in Geneva, Iran will hold an essential round of nuclear negotiations between deputy foreign ministers from Iran, the UK, France and Germany as well as representatives of the European Union – state media reported. This meeting marks only the second diplomatic engagement since mid-June conflict disrupted diplomacy severely. [The Times of Israel], Iranpress.com...
Gaza City in Chaos Ahead of Imminent Israeli Assault
Gaza City – Gaza’s largest urban center has descended into chaos as residents prepare for what Israeli officials have indicated will be a major ground assault over the coming days. Airstrikes pound residential blocks while food and water supplies dwindle while communications outages threaten a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza City. Mounting Strikes and Building Military...
FM Ishaq Dar Commemorates First High-Level Visit in 13 Years by Arrival to Bangladesh
On August 23rd 2025, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar made his inaugural high-level diplomatic trip to Bangladesh since 2012. This visit is seen as an essential step toward revitalizing bilateral ties that had grown stagnant since 2012. An Important Diplomatic Moment At Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Bangladesh, Dar was warmly received by senior Bangladeshi...
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe Arrested on Misuse of Funds Allegations
COlombo, August 22 2025 — Making history Friday, former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested over allegations that he misused public funds to facilitate his own trip abroad during his term as president — a bold step by the government against corruption. Criminal Investigation Department of Sri Lanka Police arrested Wickremesinghe when he arrived...
ICC Condemns New US Sanctions on Judges and Prosecutors; Warns of Undermining Justice
The International Criminal Court (ICC) strongly denounced United States President Trump’s imposition of new sanctions on judges and prosecutors from its institution as an attempt to undermine international justice and undermine credibility of its proceedings. According to an official statement released by ICC officials, they expressed grave alarm over these punitive measures which target individuals...
Putin Is Not Ready–and May Never Be–to Meet Zelensky
As diplomatic momentum builds toward a potential summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Kremlin remains reluctant to support such a meeting. Behind its public politeness lies a complex web of strategic, ideological, and propaganda-based barriers which may render such a meeting inevitabile. For years, Putin has created an image...
Hamas Accepts New Gaza Truce Plan: Group Official
Hamas confirmed Tuesday it has accepted a truce proposal aimed at ending months of fighting in Gaza Strip, marking one of the biggest steps yet toward de-escalating an ongoing conflict that has taken a heavy toll on civilian lives and disrupted regional stability. Acceptance of Proposal Hamas officials recently told regional media outlets that their...