The United States Senate voted 50-48 on Tuesday to invoke war powers, directing President Donald Trump to halt military operations against Iran or seek formal congressional approval for further action. This legislative move marks the first time both chambers of Congress have passed a resolution under the War Powers Act to withdraw forces from a … Read more
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has escalated a public dispute with Donald Trump after the former U.S. president mocked her on Friday for allegedly “begging” for a photograph at a recent G7 summit. Meloni denied the claim, accusing Trump of inventing the incident, while her government responded by canceling a planned diplomatic visit to the … Read more
European Council President António Costa faces internal backlash from EU leaders following his outreach to the Kremlin. While Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the contact “understandable,” nine diplomats told POLITICO that behind-the-scenes discontent is high, with some officials comparing Costa’s independent actions to the controversial leadership style of his predecessor, Charles Michel. Why are … Read more
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has condemned remarks made by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who publicly called for the destruction of Lebanon following a Hezbollah attack that killed four Israeli soldiers. The exchange has intensified regional diplomatic friction, with Iranian officials labeling the rhetoric as a threat to global stability while Israeli ministers … Read more
Two roadside bomb blasts in northwestern Pakistan killed at least seven people on Saturday, according to local police. The explosions occurred in the Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a region bordering Afghanistan, as a private vehicle was targeted and subsequent rescuers were caught in a secondary detonation. Did You Know? The border between Pakistan and … Read more
Top Ukrainian officials have begun returning Polish state awards following the decision by Polish President Karol Nawrocki to strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle. The diplomatic fallout, centered on historical grievances regarding the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), threatens to strain the long-standing alliance between Warsaw and Kyiv during the … Read more
Iran is conditioning the progress of diplomatic normalization with the United States on Washington’s ability to enforce an Israeli ceasefire in Lebanon. According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the U.S. bears a direct responsibility to ensure Israel adheres to regional de-escalation agreements. While the U.S. has brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, ongoing military … Read more
Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Saeed Khatibzadeh, confirmed on June 19, 2026, that Tehran remains open to diplomatic negotiations with the United States, provided the U.S. ensures Israel adheres to the terms of their recent memorandum of understanding (MoU). The diplomatic process, intended to address regional conflicts and the status of the Strait of Hormuz, stalled … Read more
The United States and Iran have moved toward a potential agreement to end ongoing hostilities, with officials from both nations confirming a final text is under discussion. According to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a “final, agreed-upon text” has been drafted, though key implementation steps remain pending. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that a … Read more
The United States and Iran are nearing a memorandum of understanding to end their current conflict, according to statements from US President Donald Trump and Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. While Trump expects a signing ceremony in Europe within the next few days, Baghaei told Iran’s state-run Press TV on Thursday that Tehran has … Read more