Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman Persuaded Trump to ‘Give Iran a Chance’, Says Saudi Official
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman mounted an intense, last-minute diplomatic push to prevent a potential US military strike on Iran,…
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Giving Trump the Nobel Peace Prize Medal Is ‘Absurd’, Say Norwegian Politicians, as Controversy Erupts in Oslo
Political leaders across Norway have sharply criticised what they describe as an “absurd” and damaging act after Venezuelan opposition leader…
‘A Democratic Iran Would Seek Closer Ties With India’: Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi Outlines Vision for Future Relations
Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has said that a future democratic Iran would actively pursue closer and more cooperative…
First Greenland, Now Iceland? Trump Ally’s Annexation ‘Joke’ Triggers Diplomatic Backlash in Arctic Nation
A remark reportedly made in jest by President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Iceland has sparked diplomatic unease…
Trump Administration’s Exit From UN and Global Bodies Sparks Debate Over What Comes Next
The Trump administration’s sweeping decision to withdraw the United States from dozens of United Nations–linked and international organisations has reignited…
Greenland Explained: How the Arctic Island Became Danish — and Why Trump Wants It Now
Greenland, the world’s largest island, has once again emerged at the centre of global geopolitical debate after U.S. President Donald…
State of Statelessness Review: Dalai Lama’s Presence Looms Over Intimate Portraits of Tibetan Exile
State of Statelessness, a quietly devastating quartet of short films by Tibetan filmmakers living in exile, is less a cinematic…
Bipartisan Lawmakers Move to Block U.S. Military Action Against NATO Members
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced new legislation aimed at preventing any U.S. president from launching military action…
Asia Society Appoints Kevin Rudd as President and CEO, Signaling Renewed Focus on Asia-Pacific Policy and Global Engagement
The Asia Society Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of The Honorable Kevin Rudd, Australia’s Ambassador to the United…
The 5 Most Peaceful Countries in the World in 2026 — What Truly Sets Them Apart
Peace is often misunderstood as simply the absence of war. In reality, it is a far more complex condition shaped…