International Relations

South Korea’s new president cancels NATO summit attendance as Middle East tensions escalate, signaling a cautious approach to global alliances amid pressing domestic and energy security concerns.

In the wake of U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, Mexico’s government hastily evacuated 175 citizens but simultaneously echoed calls for peace that align disturbingly with anti-American and pro-Iranian narratives, exposing a troubling diplomatic imbalance.

French President Emmanuel Macron is pressing for faster negotiations with Iran despite Tehran’s troubling nuclear ambitions and ongoing regional conflicts. This move raises serious questions about European complicity in empowering a hostile regime.

Over 600 Voice of America employees have been abruptly laid off, signaling a severe blow to U.S. international broadcasting and the nation’s ability to promote democracy abroad, as Washington dismantles a once-vital government institution.

As China escalates maritime provocations near contested waters, Japan, the US, and the Philippines respond with joint coast guard exercises to safeguard regional security and uphold freedom of navigation.

The EU’s latest summit with African leaders, led by Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, showcases ambitious cooperation plans that risk overlooking critical issues like migration control complexities and infrastructure dependencies.

Armenia’s Prime Minister Pashinyan plans a rare visit to Turkey amid strained relations and regional power plays, but key historical and geopolitical issues remain far from resolved.

A leaked phone call reveals Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s controversial approach to Cambodia border tensions, triggering calls for her resignation and spotlighting enduring military-political fractures.

Despite suspended diplomatic ties, Panama and Venezuela move to reopen consular services to ease citizen hardships while maintaining firm political stances.

After nearly a year severed over rigged elections, Panama cautiously restores consular services with Venezuela, raising questions about accountability and democratic principles.