international isolation
Venezuela Closes Norway Embassy Following Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize Award: Diplomatic Fallout and International Isolation
Oct 14, 2025 03:07 pm CST
Venezuela has shut down its embassy in Norway following opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize win, signaling a diplomatic break with the country that had mediated talks between President Nicolas Maduro and opposition forces. This closure, attributed to diplomatic "reorganisation," comes amid increasing international pressure on Maduro's government following contested elections and reflects Venezuela's shifting diplomatic priorities toward the Global South.
Two Years of Gaza War: Stalemate Continues as Peace Remains Elusive Despite Mounting Costs
Oct 08, 2025 02:29 am CST
After two years of devastating conflict in Gaza following Hamas' October 2023 attack, Israel and Hamas remain locked in a military and diplomatic stalemate. Despite inflicting substantial damage on Hamas and its regional allies, Israel has failed to achieve its primary objectives while facing increasing international isolation. The conflict has left Gaza in ruins with tens of thousands dead, 90% of the population displaced, and no clear path to resolution despite renewed US-led ceasefire efforts. Both Netanyahu and Hamas cling to power amid mounting domestic criticism, regional instability, and humanitarian catastrophe.