India-Canada Agree to Restore Full Diplomatic Presence

Following his meeting with the Japanese Emperor, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier addresses members of the media. Steinmeier is in Japan for three days. Credit: Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa/DPA International/MSN

Diplomacy

Germany Urges Diplomacy Amid Israel-Iran Tensions

June 18, 2025

As tensions between Israel and Iran continue to rise, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has warned of the risks of a...

At the G7 summit in Canada, President Zelenskyy had planned to meet with Donald Trump. He left the summit disappointed at the outcome saying that diplomacy was in crisis. Credit: PAP/EPA/TERESA SUAREZ / POOL/TVPWorld

Diplomacy

G7 Summit: No United Front on Ukraine Despite Early Optimism

June 18, 2025

The goal of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to Alberta, Canada, for the G7 summit was to mobilize support for...

Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, Eparch of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles, who was seen celebrating Mass with Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori in a 2017 photo, currently serves as chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace. Credit: OSVNews

Diplomacy

Pulpit Diplomacy: Bishop Urges Peace as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates

June 17, 2025

A well-known U.S. Catholic bishop has made a sincere plea for peace as violence between Israel and Iran escalates for...

The Minister of Health and Social Care of the Federal Government of Somalia, Dr. Cali Haji Adam holding a meeting with the Algerian Minister of Health, Mr. Abdelhak Saihi in Tunis, Tunisia. Credit: TopAfricaNews

Diplomacy

Somalia, Algeria Boost Health Ties

June 16, 2025

The meeting between Algerian Health Minister Abdelhak Saihi and Somalia's Minister of Health and Social Care, Dr. Cali Haji Adam—who...

European Union foreign policy Chief Kaja Kallas (pictured above) set to hold an emergency video conference with the bloc's 27 foreign ministers on Tuesday seeking ways for Europe to forestall further escalation between Israel and Iran. Credit: Europe Multimedia Center

Diplomacy

EU Races to Contain Israel-Iran Crisis

June 16, 2025

In an attempt to create a cohesive diplomatic response to the intensifying Israeli-Iranian conflict, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja...

Diplomacy

US and China Establish Trade Framework After London Talks

June 11, 2025

Following two days of high-level discussions at Lancaster House in London, senior US and Chinese officials announced on Tuesday, June...

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and his Bulgarian counterpart President Rumen Radev issued a joint press statement on June 9 in Astana. Credit: Aqorda Telegram channel/Astana Times

Diplomacy

Kazakhstan, Bulgaria Deepen Ties During Presidential Visit in Astana

June 11, 2025

In a significant diplomatic meeting commemorating 33 years of bilateral ties, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev...

Asia

Uzbekistan’s Energy Overhaul: Measurable Gains and Public Engagement

June 8, 2025

A comprehensive Uzbekistan energy reform initiative is delivering a deep transformation, with concrete steps reshaping how power is generated, distributed,...