Washington D.C./ Damascus – May 14 2025 — Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with Syria’s newly appointed interim president following the historic announcement that international sanctions have been lifted for Damascus after over a decade. This meeting, expected to occur within weeks in a neutral location, marks an historic breakthrough in...
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US and Saudi Arabia Sign Arms Deal Worth $142 Billion on Opening Day of Trump’s Diplomatic Tour
At the opening day of President Donald Trump’s inaugural overseas tour, both nations signed an historic arms deal worth $142 billion to strengthen Saudi military capabilities and deepen strategic ties. This historic arms package, part of a larger $350 billion economic and defense partnership over 10 years, includes advanced weapon systems, military training programs and...
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Hamas to Release US-Israeli Hostage as Part of Efforts to Reach Gaza Ceasefire
Hamas has made a significant move toward reaching a ceasefire agreement, agreeing to release a US-Israeli dual national captive held captive in Gaza, according to mediators involved in negotiations. This decision is being seen as an important breakthrough in high-stakes talks aimed at ending months-long violence in both Gaza Strip and southern Israel. Ethan Levy...
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How Backchannels and US Mediators Returned India and Pakistan from the Brink of War
Geopolitically speaking, India and Pakistan were locked in an escalated cycle of provocation and retaliation following multiple cross-border military incidents when discreet diplomatic channels and high-level mediation from the US helped de-escalate rising tensions. War was avoided within hours as a result. Crisis broke out after India launched an airstrike near the Line of Control...
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Pakistan and India Reach Comprehensive and Immediate Ceasefire Agreement Along LoC in Breakthrough Move towards Peace
Islamabad/New Delhi – May 10, 2025 — In an unprecedented and significant development, Pakistan and India have agreed to observe a “full and immediate ceasefire” along the Line of Control (LoC) and all other sectors, renewing hopes for regional peace in South Asia. This joint announcement followed high-level military-level talks between both countries’ Directors General...
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Robert Prevost Becoming First American Pope; To Be Called Pope Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY – In an unprecedented and historic development for the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States was chosen as Pope Leo XIV on Saturday – marking an extraordinary and unprecedented moment in global Catholic leadership history. Cardinal Prevost will become known by this moniker symbolising tradition and strength at global...
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Trump Returns to Cautious Diplomacy With Pakistan-India Resolve
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken an unexpectedly more diplomatic tone when responding to rising tensions between nuclear-armed rivals Pakistan and India, underscoring a wider shift in U.S. foreign policy in South Asia where regional stability becomes ever more crucial to U.S. strategic objectives. Recent tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi over disputed Kashmir have...
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Pakistan Launches Retaliatory Strikes against Indian Jets and Destroys Key Military Sites.
Islamabad, May 7, 2025 – Pakistan’s Armed Forces launched what officials have characterized as one of the most significant military responses ever in recent memory on Tuesday when they launched retaliatory strikes across the Line of Control (LoC), downing five Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets and targeting several strategic military installations within Indian-administered Kashmir....
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American Support of Israel Has Declined Significantly. These Days Are Gone
For decades, American public opinion on Israel remained relatively steady; political leaders across party lines expressed strong support for Israel while U.S. foreign policy frequently aligned with Israeli priorities. But recent years have witnessed an unexpected shift in how Americans–particularly younger generations–view the U.S.-Israel relationship. Pew Research Center and Gallup surveys show that support for...
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India Halts Chenab River Water to Pakistan Via Baglihar Dam, Igniting Concern in Islamabad
India reportedly stopped water flow from the Chenab River into Pakistan via Baglihar Dam, sparking concerns in Islamabad and further increasing tensions between these nuclear-armed neighbors already entangled in longstanding disputes over Indus Waters Treaty and Kashmir. Pakistani officials reported an abrupt reduction in water flow from one of three western rivers whose usage is...