The United Nations (UN) said on Monday it is awaiting clarification from the United States (US) on the timing and size of payments toward its overdue budget contributions, following Washington’s pledge last week to make an initial payment within the coming weeks. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters that discussions with US officials are ongoing […]
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Trump addresses ‘Board of Peace’ signing ceremony at Davos
US President Donald Trump addressed the signing ceremony of his newly formed “Board of Peace” on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The body, initially conceived to address Israel’s war in Gaza, has a mandate that extends beyond the occupied Palestinian territory, allowing it to engage with broader global peace initiatives. Read […]
Trump hails ‘very good call’ with Erdogan
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had a “very good call” with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. He did not provide further details about the discussion. The brief remarks came as Trump prepared to leave for the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Earlier, Trump had told reporters at the White House that he […]
Trump takes center stage with global CEOs in Davos
US President Donald Trump is set to meet global business leaders in Davos on Wednesday, as his policies dominate the World Economic Forum. CEOs from financial services, consulting, and crypto sectors have been invited to a reception following Trump’s special address, highlighting his growing influence over the event. The White House confirmed that several top […]
Canada, China eye ‘historic’ gains from new partnership, Carney says
BEIJING: Canada and China are preparing to reap “historic” gains from a new strategic partnership, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Read More: Canadian PM seeks reset with China amid US tensions Carney, the first Canadian prime minister to visit China since 2017, emphasized leveraging each country’s strengths […]
China backs Somalia, rejects Somaliland recognition
China on Monday opposed recognition of Somaliland and reaffirmed support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said no country should back separatist forces for its own selfish interests. He also urged Somaliland authorities to halt separatist activities and avoid collusion with external powers. The statement came after Israel became the […]
Ukraine peace in focus as Zelenskyy meets European leaders
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet leaders from the UK, France, and Germany in London on Monday. They will discuss a US-backed peace proposal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy called recent talks with the US “constructive, although not easy.” US and Ukrainian officials met over the weekend but reported no major breakthrough. Donald […]
China’s premier to attend G20 summit amid US boycott
BEIJING – China’s Premier Li Qiang is scheduled to attend the Group of 20 (G20) summit in South Africa from November 21 to 23, the Chinese foreign ministry confirmed on Thursday. Ahead of the summit, Li will also participate in a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) event in Russia from November 17-18 and make a state […]
Syrian president visits US after being removed from terrorism blacklist
Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in the United States on Saturday for a historic official visit, following his removal from the US terrorism blacklist a day earlier. The visit marks the first by a Syrian president to the US since Syria gained independence in 1946. Sharaa is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump at the […]