A Vatican representative recently traveled to Taiwan for the 60th anniversary of the Tzu Chi Foundation, a Buddhist charity known worldwide for its disaster relief work. The visit comes at a time when the Holy See is looking to strengthen ties with China, yet it also maintains one of only twelve for
Russia has sharply criticized Armenia for allowing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to speak in Yerevan last week. During his visit, Zelenskiy warned that Russian leaders might face drone threats over Red Square during Moscow’s Victory Day parade on May 9—a claim Moscow dismissed as reckless.
Laura Fernández took the oath of office as Costa Rica’s head of state, but she didn’t go it alone. The former president, Rodrigo Chaves, who had a close relationship with the former U. S. President Donald Trump, remains on the payroll as both Minister of the Presidency and Finance. Chaves’ dual rol
The fight in Iran has pushed China to offer more fuel and green tech to its Asian neighbors, turning a crisis into an opportunity for influence. After the U. S. and Israel struck Iran, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz stopped, and China halted oil‑product exports. Countries that depend on Chine
The United States is preparing for President Trump’s visit to China next week, a trip that could reshape both energy and technology ties between the two giants. The backdrop is the ongoing conflict in Iran, which keeps global oil prices high and pressures both nations to find new ways to stabilize m
The idea that a pause in talks is just a short‑term hiccup doesn’t fit Iran. The country uses delay itself as its main strategy, turning every protracted negotiation into a way to keep pressure away and grow power. Instead of waiting for a deal, Iran waits on purpose. Each extension, each drawn
A private jet linked to the Batista family flew from Colorado to Washington on Wednesday, just one day before Brazil’s President Lula meets Donald Trump in the U. S. capital. The jet belongs to J&F, a holding company that runs JBS, one of the world’s biggest meat producers. While the plane’s movemen
The Venice Biennale, a famous art festival, has let Russia set up its exhibit again after skipping two years. This move has caused a big debate. Some say art should stay separate from politics. Others argue that allowing Russia back sends the wrong message. The festival’s leader says art should bri
Despite a disagreement in Washington last month, the UK chancellor and her US counterpart still seem to get along fine, based on recent remarks from British officials. A spokesman stressed today that their partnership remains solid, claiming they’ve had productive talks since the UK finance chief vi
U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on China to take a more active diplomatic role in persuading Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping. The strait is a critical route for oil exports, and tensions there could disrupt energy supplies worldwide. Bessent argues that since
