Saturday

07-19-2025 Vol 2026

Category: International

Historic Peace Accord Between Rwanda and DRC: A Potential Path to Stability

Historic Peace Accord Between Rwanda and DRC: A Potential Path to Stability

In an unprecedented Oval Office event, President Donald Trump hailed a newly signed agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic…
U.S. Legal Justifications for Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities Questioned

U.S. Legal Justifications for Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities Questioned

On June 27, 2025, the United States submitted a letter to the UN Security Council outlining its legal rationale for…
U.S. Halts Some Weapons Shipments to Ukraine Amid Stockpile Concerns

U.S. Halts Some Weapons Shipments to Ukraine Amid Stockpile Concerns

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has decided to halt certain shipments of weapons to Ukraine due to concerns about diminishing…
Addressing the Rise of Atrocity Crimes in a Fragile International Legal Framework

Addressing the Rise of Atrocity Crimes in a Fragile International Legal Framework

The world today is witnessing an alarming increase in atrocity crimes, with conflicts marked by war crimes and crimes against…
U.S. Freezes Military Aid to Ukraine Amid Concerns Over Defense Capabilities

U.S. Freezes Military Aid to Ukraine Amid Concerns Over Defense Capabilities

LONDON — The White House announced on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s administration has frozen the shipment of certain air…
Iran Suspends Cooperation with IAEA Following Airstrikes on Nuclear Facilities

Iran Suspends Cooperation with IAEA Following Airstrikes on Nuclear Facilities

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In a significant escalation of tensions, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on Wednesday the…
Examining U.S.-China Relations: Insights from Melanie Sisson’s New Book

Examining U.S.-China Relations: Insights from Melanie Sisson’s New Book

In her new book, “The United States, China, and the Competition for Control,” Melanie Sisson presents a thought-provoking analysis of…
U.S. Halts Planned Military Aid to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Russian Offensives

U.S. Halts Planned Military Aid to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Russian Offensives

The Biden administration, along with the prior Congress, has decided to withhold a critical shipment of weapons that were slated…
Justice Department Charges Four North Koreans in Cryptocurrency Scam Targeting U.S. Companies

Justice Department Charges Four North Koreans in Cryptocurrency Scam Targeting U.S. Companies

On Monday, the U.S. Justice Department announced charges against four North Korean nationals accused of conducting a sophisticated scam by…
Study Warns of Dire Consequences from USAID Funding Cuts Amid Global Leaders’ Conference

Study Warns of Dire Consequences from USAID Funding Cuts Amid Global Leaders’ Conference

A study published in the Lancet journal highlights alarming ramifications of recent reductions in U.S. foreign aid funding, particularly from…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Dismisses Immediate Talks with the US Amid Rising Tensions

Iran’s Foreign Minister Dismisses Immediate Talks with the US Amid Rising Tensions

Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has dismissed the suggestion of a rapid resumption of negotiations with the United…
US-Houthi Cease-Fire Reshapes Power Dynamics in Yemen Amidst Ongoing Conflict

US-Houthi Cease-Fire Reshapes Power Dynamics in Yemen Amidst Ongoing Conflict

The recent cease-fire between the United States and the Tehran-supported Houthi militia in Yemen, effective since May 6, has significantly…