Category : Diplomacy


US Academic Freed by Taliban After Year-Long Detention

American researcher Dennis Coyle has been released by Afghanistan's Taliban authorities after being held for more than a year. The release coincides with Eid al-Fitr and follows diplomatic efforts involving the UAE and Qatar.

Russian Drone Hits UNESCO Site in Lviv, Ukraine

A Russian drone attack damaged a 16th-century Bernardine monastery in Lviv's UNESCO-listed medieval center, part of a massive wave of nearly 1,000 drones launched by Russia, killing at least seven people.

Iran Rejects US Ceasefire Plan as 'Fake News'

Iran has scoffed at reports of a US ceasefire deal for the Middle East conflict, calling it 'fake news,' while tensions escalate with troop deployments and shipping lane concerns.

EU's Von der Leyen: Distance No Shield for Australia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed Australia's parliament, warning that geographic isolation cannot protect against global conflicts and urging US-Iran cooperation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan Army Chief Mediates US-Iran Conflict in Diplomatic Push

Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir engaged in critical talks with US President Trump to broker peace negotiations between the US and Iran, with Islamabad emerging as a potential venue for high-level diplomatic discussions amid escalating Middle East tension

Lviv in 2026: A 1,300-Mile Drive to Ukraine's Western City

Driving 1,300 miles from Oxfordshire to Lviv reveals a city scarred by war yet resilient. Despite snow-dusted streets and daily life, air alerts, curfews, and memorials mark the ongoing conflict. Volunteers deliver vehicles to the frontline, while dark to

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