Pope Rejects Trump Peace Board, Backs UN
#VaticanNews #GlobalDiplomacyPope Leo XIV declined Donald Trump's invitation to join a "Board of Peace." A Vatican official stated the Pope believes the UN should manage global crises, expressing concerns over the board's scope and membership, which includes controversial figures. read more
UK and Japan Forge Stronger Alliance Amid Global Shocks
#UKJapanRelations #GlobalDiplomacyPrime Minister Keir Starmer, visiting Tokyo, declared the UK-Japan alliance the strongest in decades. Both nations pledged a united, strong response to global instability, discussing cybersecurity, supply chains, and joint fighter jet development amid worldwide volatility. read more
"Global Editor Discusses Ukraine Crisis, Trump's Influence, and Misinformation"
#GlobalDiplomacy #RussiaUkraineConflictWorld affairs editor Sam Kiley responds to questions involving Russia, Ukraine, and Trump's influence on global diplomacy, addressing concerns about Europe's security commitments and misinformation. The ongoing conflict sees uncertainty over Western support for Ukraine amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics. read more
#UkrainePeaceTalks #GlobalDiplomacy
Ukraine's President Zelensky offers to engage in peace talks immediately if Russia withdraws from Ukrainian territory, following a two-day peace summit in Switzerland with 90 countries in attendance. Russia and China were notably absent from the event. read more