Israel’s New Christian Envoy Follows Embarrassing Incidents
Israel created a first-of-its-kind envoy post after a string of incidents strained ties with Christians.
Iran Spares Eight Women After Trump Plea
Iran says eight women protesters will not face execution after Donald Trump publicly asked for their release ahead of talks.
Putin Envoy Lands for Quiet U.S. Talks
Kirill Dmitriev is reportedly in Washington meeting Trump administration officials as Ukraine talks and sanctions relief on Russian oil sit on the same crowded desk.
Dmitriev’s Washington Visit
Kirill Dmitriev’s reported trip to Washington puts Russia’s backchannel diplomacy back in the spotlight. The talks reportedly touch Ukraine, sanctions relief, and the never-ending promise of “economic cooperation,” which is politician-speak for everybody wants something.
Costa Rica Slams the Door on Cuba
President Rodrigo Chaves says Costa Rica will shut its Havana embassy and limit ties to consular work, citing repression, shortages, and a failed system in Cuba.
Zelensky’s Threat Ignites EU Aid Standoff
A public threat from Volodymyr Zelensky about Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán has turned a money fight into a diplomatic flare-up over energy, EU aid and NATO ties.
American Pilots Arrested During Guinea Fuel Stop
Two U.S. pilots say they were ambushed and jailed after a routine refueling stop in Conakry. Families call it wrongful detention. The State Department says it is providing consular assistance while authorities in Guinea press serious charges.
Yes, Seriously – Lawmakers Chant ‘Death to America’ Live
Iranian MPs in military uniforms chanted "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" during a state-broadcast session, a public show of defiance that complicates Tehran's talk of negotiations with Washington.