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Today: April 08, 2026
Today: April 08, 2026

Diplomacy

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Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is unclear

Russia has attacked Ukrainian cities again overnight as Ukraine accuses Russia of dragging its feet on new U.S.-brokered peace talks

Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is unclear
MidEast|Political|World

Trump says he 'insisted' to Netanyahu that US talks with Iran continue as Israel wants them expanded

President Donald Trump met privately with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday and says he pushed Israel to back continued U.S. talks with Iran on a nuclear deal

Trump says he 'insisted' to Netanyahu that US talks with Iran continue as Israel wants them expanded
MidEast|Political|World

Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to 7 more years in prison

Iran has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to over seven more years in prison

Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to 7 more years in prison
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump turns to US military leaders for diplomatic efforts on Iran and Ukraine

President Donald Trump has taken an unusual step of turning to military leaders for high-level diplomacy

Trump turns to US military leaders for diplomatic efforts on Iran and Ukraine
Political|Sports|Travel|World

Vance says the Olympics are 'one of the few things' that unite Americans

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is in Milan leading U.S. President Donald Trump’s delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics

Vance says the Olympics are 'one of the few things' that unite Americans
Political|World

Iran’s president seeks 'fair and equitable' negotiations, while US shoots down drone

Iran's president has instructed the foreign minister to pursue negotiations with the United States

Iran’s president seeks 'fair and equitable' negotiations, while US shoots down drone
Europe|Political|World

Iran warns of ‘hazardous consequences’ after EU designates Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization

Iran warns of ‘hazardous consequences’ after EU designates Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization

Iran warns of ‘hazardous consequences’ after EU designates Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization
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What to know about the Melania Trump documentary

What to know about the Melania Trump documentary

What to know about the Melania Trump documentary
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia, Ukraine and the US are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. They're coming at a key moment

Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. envoys are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with both countries as part of Washington’s push to end Moscow’s nearly 4-year-old invasion

Russia, Ukraine and the US are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. They're coming at a key moment
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and who is joining? Here’s what to know.

What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and who is joining? Here’s what to know.

What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and who is joining? Here’s what to know.
Opinion|Science|World

Trump’s insistence on personal loyalty from ambassadors could crimp US foreign policy

Ambassadors play a middle role between the countries where they serve and the one they represent. Trump insists their loyalty must be to the US.

Trump’s insistence on personal loyalty from ambassadors could crimp US foreign policy
Business|Europe|Political|World

NATO’s Mark Rutte emerges as Trump whisperer-in-chief after dramatic about-face at Davos

NATO’s Mark Rutte emerges as Trump whisperer-in-chief after dramatic about-face at Davos

NATO’s Mark Rutte emerges as Trump whisperer-in-chief after dramatic about-face at Davos
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump's Board of Peace poses latest in a series of US challenges to the United Nations

President Donald Trump’s ambitions for the “Board of Peace” to play a role in global conflicts beyond Gaza appear to be the latest U.S. attempt to sidestep the U.N. Security Council

Trump's Board of Peace poses latest in a series of US challenges to the United Nations
Political|World

Trump says Board of Peace meant to oversee Gaza reconstruction ‘might’ replace UN

Trump says Board of Peace meant to oversee Gaza reconstruction ‘might’ replace UN

Trump says Board of Peace meant to oversee Gaza reconstruction ‘might’ replace UN
MidEast|Political|World

Trump's Board of Peace is dividing countries in Europe and the Middle East

Divisions have emerged over U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace as its ambitions have grown beyond Gaza

Trump's Board of Peace is dividing countries in Europe and the Middle East
Business|Economy|World

Trump set to face a diplomatic intervention on Greenland in Davos

Trump set to face a diplomatic intervention on Greenland in Davos

Trump set to face a diplomatic intervention on Greenland in Davos
Political|World

What are the Chagos Islands and why does Trump think Britain would be stupid to give them up?

What are the Chagos Islands and why does Trump think Britain would be stupid to give them up?

What are the Chagos Islands and why does Trump think Britain would be stupid to give them up?
Arts|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Britain approves ‘mega’ Chinese embassy in London despite national security fears

Britain approves ‘mega’ Chinese embassy in London despite national security fears

Britain approves ‘mega’ Chinese embassy in London despite national security fears
MidEast|Political|World

Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says

Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says

Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says
Arts|Entertainment|World

Drumstick diplomacy for Japan and South Korea as leaders bang out K-pop hits

Drumstick diplomacy for Japan and South Korea as leaders bang out K-pop hits

Drumstick diplomacy for Japan and South Korea as leaders bang out K-pop hits
Economy|Political|World

US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace

The United States is accusing Russia of a “dangerous and inexplicable escalation” of the nearly four-year war in Ukraine at a time when the Trump administration is trying to advance negotiations toward peace

US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace
Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|World

George Washington’s foreign policy was built on respect for other nations and patient consideration of future burdens

For the nation’s first president, friendliness was strategy, not concession: the republic would treat other nations with civility in order to remain independent of their appetites and quarrels.

George Washington’s foreign policy was built on respect for other nations and patient consideration of future burdens
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Pope Leo says ‘war is back in vogue’ in major address to global envoys

Pope Leo says ‘war is back in vogue’ in major address to global envoys

Pope Leo says ‘war is back in vogue’ in major address to global envoys
Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia harshly condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of a spike in tensions

Russia has strongly condemned the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker

Russia harshly condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of a spike in tensions
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Sen. Graham says Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill aiming to punish Russia for war in Ukraine

President Donald Trump is now officially on board with a sanctions package aimed at Russia, according to a top GOP senator

Sen. Graham says Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill aiming to punish Russia for war in Ukraine
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

FACT FOCUS: Trump says he's ended eight wars. His numbers are off

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to claim he has ended eight wars this year, but that is exaggerated

FACT FOCUS: Trump says he's ended eight wars. His numbers are off
Asia|World

Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger role in dispute

Foreign ministers from Cambodia and Thailand have convened with their Chinese counterpart to discuss the border dispute between the two Southeast Asian countries

Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger role in dispute
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal, but he acknowledges that negotiations could still break down and leave the war dragging on for years

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks

Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks

Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks
Business|Political|World

Iran and US reaffirm commitment to diplomacy at UN, but gap on a nuclear deal remains wide

Iran and the United States have reaffirmed their commitments to diplomacy at a contentious meeting of the U.N. Security Council

Iran and US reaffirm commitment to diplomacy at UN, but gap on a nuclear deal remains wide
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan's prime minister takes his peace plan to the UN, but US urges humanitarian truce now

Sudan’s prime minister is proposing a wide-ranging peace initiative to end a nearly 1,000-day war with a rival paramilitary force

Sudan's prime minister takes his peace plan to the UN, but US urges humanitarian truce now
Africa|Political|World

Burkina Faso releases Nigerian air force crew detained after emergency landing

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel detained after an emergency landing

Burkina Faso releases Nigerian air force crew detained after emergency landing
Europe|Political|World

Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace

Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace

Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace
Crime|Europe|Political|World

In a first, Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine in Black Sea port with underwater drones

In a first, Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine in Black Sea port with underwater drones

In a first, Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine in Black Sea port with underwater drones
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed willingness to drop Ukraine's NATO bid in exchange for Western security guarantees

Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official says

A senior Kremlin official says Russian police and the National Guard will stay on in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas even if a peace settlement ends the war

Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official says
Europe|Political|World

Belarus leader hosts US envoy as he seeks to improve his country's ties with the West

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has hosted a U.S. envoy for talks in Minsk, the latest step in the isolated leader’s effort to improve ties with the West

Belarus leader hosts US envoy as he seeks to improve his country's ties with the West
Economy|Entertainment|Political|Travel|World

A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom

A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom

A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire's second phase soon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas are expected to move into the second phase of their ceasefire soon

Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire's second phase soon
Arts|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil

Iran will play at least one World Cup match in the United States, though a group-stage clash with the U.S. was avoided in Friday's draw

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela's Maduro says call with Trump was 'respectful and cordial'

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday confirmed he held a "respectful and cordial" phone call with U.S.

Venezuela's Maduro says call with Trump was 'respectful and cordial'
Business|Political|World

Taiwan cheered, China upset after Trump signs new Taiwan legislation into law

Taiwan expressed thanks and China was upset on Wednesday after President Donald Trump signed into law legislation requiring the U.S.

Taiwan cheered, China upset after Trump signs new Taiwan legislation into law
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Rubio plans to skip NATO meeting at key moment for Ukraine, sources say

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Rubio plans to skip NATO meeting at key moment for Ukraine, sources say
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Trump, Maduro spoke last week, New York Times reports

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Trump, Maduro spoke last week, New York Times reports
Europe|Political|US|World

Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposal

Ukrainian officials met with U.S. President Donald Trump's representatives Sunday, and Washington officials are expected in Moscow for more peace talks this week

Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposal
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia claims to have captured key city of Pokrovsk, as Ukraine dismisses Moscow’s ‘loud statements’ ahead of Witkoff talks

Russia claims to have captured key city of Pokrovsk, as Ukraine dismisses Moscow’s ‘loud statements’ ahead of Witkoff talks

Russia claims to have captured key city of Pokrovsk, as Ukraine dismisses Moscow’s ‘loud statements’ ahead of Witkoff talks
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Trump turns to unconventional negotiating team heading to Russia in push for Ukraine peace deal

Trump turns to unconventional negotiating team heading to Russia in push for Ukraine peace deal

Trump turns to unconventional negotiating team heading to Russia in push for Ukraine peace deal
Europe|Political|World

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say

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Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say