foreign policy
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Focuses on Security Ties During South Korea Visit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited South Korea on October 29, 2026, to deepen bilateral security and military cooperation amid heightened regional tensions.
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Trump Revives Cuba Intervention Threat Amid Midterm Campaigning
Trump revived U.S. military intervention threats against Cuba during a rally, suggesting returning warships stop offshore as midterm pressure mounts.
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Beijing and Pyongyang Unveil Border Infrastructure Project Led by Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited China on Saturday to inaugurate the New Yalu River Bridge, signaling closer bilateral ties amid a shifting geopolitical landscape.
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Trump Claims Nobel Peace Prize Merit Ahead of Friday’s Announcement
President Donald Trump claims he deserves the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, warning the committee that ignoring his record would be a disservice to the institution.
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UK Declares Israeli Occupation Unlawful, Announces New Sanctions
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has declared the Israeli occupation of the West Bank unlawful, announcing a shift in UK policy to include sanctions on settlements.
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Australia’s AUKUS Commitment Faces Growing Scrutiny Amid Climate and Strategic Pressures
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting pressure to re-evaluate Australia’s AUKUS pact as critics call for a more independent climate and foreign policy.
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US Treasury Secretary Outlines Plan for Unprecedented Economic Isolation of Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new strategy to isolate Iran’s economy, aiming to avoid large-scale military conflict through maximum pressure.
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Poilievre Engages Iran’s Pahlavi in Push for Democratic Transition
Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has invited Iranian Reza Pahlavi to Canada following virtual talks on regime change and assets.
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Israel and Honduras Sign Defence Pact Amid Latin American Realignment
Israel and Honduras have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen military and security ties, signaling a strategic realignment in Central America.
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Trump’s Strategic Calculus: Why the U.S. Remains in the United Nations
Despite aggressive funding cuts and a $4 billion debt, President Trump keeps the U.S. in the UN to block rivals and maintain a strategic global platform.
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Trump’s Top General Seeks ‘Off-Ramp’ as Iran War Strategy Faces Military Constraints
Gen. Dan Caine is pushing for an Iran war exit strategy, citing depleted munitions and the limitations of airpower as the Pentagon seeks a way out.
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Hiroshima Marks 81st Anniversary as Unburied Archives and Global Tensions Reshape Nuclear Debate
On the 81st anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, new archival memoirs and strategic reassessments re-examine Truman’s 1945 decision amid rising global nuclear risks.
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Senator Shaheen Champions ‘Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026’
Senator Jeanne Shaheen is leading the push for the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, targeting Russia’s energy sector and war funding mechanisms.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Warns of ‘Catastrophic’ Consequences in US-China Conflict
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that any military or economic conflict between the US and China would be catastrophic for the global order.
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Trump Hosts Cabinet at Camp David, Shifts Focus to Midterm Stakes
President Trump used a historic Cabinet meeting at Camp David to rally support for Republicans ahead of the November midterms while addressing foreign policy shifts.