Foreign Policy & Diplomacy
Coverage of foreign policy and diplomacy from around the world. Reporting includes international relations, diplomatic negotiations, foreign aid, sanctions, treaties, and geopolitical developments. This section examines how governments engage with other nations and respond to global challenges. Readers can follow developments that influence international cooperation, strategic interests, and diplomatic relations.
Trump Says Deal Reached for Hamas Disarmament in Gaza, but Key Questions Remain
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Thursday that an agreement had been reached to begin the disarmament of...
U.S.-Iran Conflict Intensifies as Saudi Arabia Joins Strikes While Diplomatic Efforts Stall
WASHINGTON - The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified Wednesday after Saudi Arabia publicly joined military operations...
Trump Administration Plans Major Funding Increase for Global Programs Countering China’s Influence
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is proposing a significant increase in funding for programs intended to counter China's...
Zohran Mamdani Says New York City Cannot Arrest Netanyahu, Urges U.S. to Enforce ICC Warrant
NEW YORK - New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday that New York City does not have the...
China and EU Agree to Regular Annual Trade Talks as Both Sides Seek More Balanced Economic Relations
HONG KONG - Beijing announced a new consultation mechanism that will bring Chinese and European Union trade officials...
Republican Lawmakers Split Over Trump’s Iran War-Ending Agreement as Nuclear Deal Concerns Mount
WASHINGTON — Republican leaders on Capitol Hill, including senior national security lawmakers, expressed sharp reservations Thursday about the...
US Lifts Iran Blockade as Supreme Leader Endorses Direct Talks With Washington
The tentative agreement ending the U.S.-Iran conflict has begun taking effect, reopening key shipping routes and setting the...
Putin Vows Stronger Air Defenses as Ukrainian Drone Attacks Reach Deep Into Russia
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia will strengthen its air defense capabilities...
Zelenskyy Calls for Direct Meeting With Putin as Ukraine Seeks New Path to Negotiations
KYIV, Ukraine - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold direct...
House Defies GOP Leadership to Approve Ukraine Aid and Russia Sanctions Bill
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation Thursday that would provide additional assistance to Ukraine and...
