humanitarian efforts
Shashi Tharoor: UN Remains Essential Global Institution Despite Challenges in Gaza and Ukraine
Nov 21, 2025 05:53 pm CST
Former UN diplomat and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor delivered a powerful address at the 15th Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture, arguing that despite its failures in Gaza and Ukraine, the United Nations remains an indispensable institution for global cooperation. Tharoor called for UN reform while emphasizing the importance of interfaith harmony and collective action in addressing today's complex international challenges.
Melania Trump's Diplomatic Success: Securing the Return of Ukrainian Children Through Direct Talks with Putin
Oct 11, 2025 11:56 am CST
First Lady Melania Trump has established a diplomatic channel with Russian President Vladimir Putin that resulted in the return of eight children displaced by the Ukraine war. This rare diplomatic breakthrough comes after weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations following the Alaska summit between President Donald Trump and Putin, highlighting the First Lady's previously unseen role in international humanitarian efforts.