Europe
A Trump-Zelensky meeting and another exercise in futility
The two appeared ‘optimistic’ but it’s clear Washington is running out of time to end the war diplomatically, and current conflicts in the Middle East aren’t helping
September 23, 2026
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In UN speech, Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran if no deal reached
Speaking to General Assembly, he also touted both his peacemaking record and an increasingly belligerent US foreign policy
September 22, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Trump and Xi meet on a 'rotting' diplomatic foundation
The war in Iran, a murky trade truce, and a hawkish foreign policy establishment that is just itching for a fight makes for uncertain dynamics at Thursday's summit
September 22, 2026
Middle East
Gaza and its people may not survive this phase of ceasefire
By corralling millions of Palestinians into 30% of the former strip, Netanyahu is making life there untenable. For hardliners, this is all part of the plan.
June 08, 2026
Europe
US, Russia test ICBMs as nuclear talks end in deadlock
Fears of a new arms race are growing as global tensions undermine hopes for progress on nonproliferation
May 28, 2026
Asia-Pacific
China's position on the Hormuz Strait: What 'open' really means
Beijing is not going to put itself in a position where it loses access to Iranian oil, nor will it support a UN call for force
May 16, 2026
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