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Turkey Maintains S-400 Fleet While Negotiating F-35 Program Return With United States
Dec 13, 2025 12:25 am CST
Turkey's defense ministry confirmed no changes to its Russian S-400 air defense systems while diplomatic discussions continue with the United States regarding sanctions relief and potential return to the F-35 fighter jet program. The NATO allies have been at odds since 2020 when Washington removed Ankara from the program citing security concerns, which Turkey disputes. Both nations seek resolution during Trump's second term despite U.S. insistence that Turkey cannot possess S-400 systems while participating in the F-35 program.
The Escalating Conflict: A Timeline of US-Venezuela Relations From Sanctions to Military Confrontation
Dec 12, 2025 10:17 am CST
This comprehensive timeline explores the deteriorating US-Venezuela relations from 2006 to 2025, detailing how diplomatic tensions escalated from initial sanctions under President Bush to oil embargoes, multi-million dollar bounties on President Maduro, and ultimately military actions in the Caribbean. The article chronicles key events including accusations of human rights violations, narco-terrorism charges, and the recent seizure of an oil tanker that Venezuela has condemned as international piracy.
Putin Reveals Ukraine Peace Plan During India Visit as PM Modi Reaffirms Diplomatic Stance
Dec 05, 2025 07:48 pm CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine during his visit to India, where Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India's position as a peace advocate. The high-profile diplomatic meeting highlights India's balancing act between Russia and Western powers amid ongoing tensions over trade, sanctions, and defense cooperation, with both leaders emphasizing the importance of diplomatic solutions over military conflict.
US Suspends Sanctions on Chinese Intelligence Agency to Preserve Trade Agreement
Dec 04, 2025 05:31 pm CST
The Trump administration has halted plans to sanction China's ministry of state security over the extensive Salt Typhoon cyber espionage campaign to maintain the recent US-China trade truce. This decision, along with postponing new export controls, follows the October framework agreement where both nations made concessions to ease trade tensions.
Macron and Zelensky to Meet in Paris for Critical Peace Discussions on Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Nov 30, 2025 09:20 am CST
French President Emmanuel Macron will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Monday for high-level talks focused on establishing conditions for a lasting peace in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The meeting comes amid Washington's push for a peace plan and recent political changes in Kyiv, with French officials emphasizing that peace is achievable if Russia abandons its territorial ambitions.
Trump Administration Moves to Designate Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Terrorist Organizations
Nov 25, 2025 06:20 am CST
President Trump has signed an executive order initiating the process to designate specific Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan as terrorist organizations. The administration claims these factions support attacks against Israel and US allies in the Middle East. If implemented, this designation would impose sanctions against one of the Arab world's oldest and most influential Islamist movements.
The Shifting Dynamics: How Trump's Relationships with Putin and Zelenskyy Have Evolved Throughout His Second Term
Nov 24, 2025 10:30 am CST
An in-depth analysis of President Trump's evolving rhetoric toward Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his second term. From initial admiration for Putin to growing frustration, and from harsh criticism of Zelenskyy to periodic reconciliation, this article chronicles the complex diplomatic dance as Trump attempts to broker peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict while balancing American interests, international alliances, and his personal relationships with both leaders.
Zelensky Imposes Sanctions on Former Associate in $100-Million Energy Sector Corruption Scandal
Nov 13, 2025 10:27 pm CST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sanctioned his former business associate Timur Mindich over a major corruption scandal involving $100 million siphoned from Ukraine's war-damaged energy sector. This action follows the dismissal of energy and justice ministers and includes asset freezes and business restrictions as Ukraine addresses internal corruption while fighting external aggression.
Historic Meeting: Trump Hosts Former Al-Qaeda Commander Ahmed al-Sharaa at White House Amid Diplomatic Breakthrough
Nov 12, 2025 11:12 pm CST
In an unprecedented diplomatic event, US President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to the White House, marking the first official visit by a Syrian leader since 1946. The meeting between Trump and the former Al-Qaeda commander, once carrying a $10 million US bounty, featured lighthearted moments and discussions about sanctions relief, signaling a dramatic shift in US-Syria relations.
Historic Meeting: Syrian President Al-Sharaa Welcomed at White House as Trump Lifts Sanctions
Nov 11, 2025 04:23 am CST
President Donald Trump hosts Syrian interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House following the lifting of sanctions against Syria. This historic diplomatic engagement marks the first visit by a Syrian head of state to the White House since Syria's 1946 independence, as al-Sharaa seeks permanent sanctions relief following the fall of the Assad regime.