First Direct Talks in Decades Between Lebanon and Israel Raise Hopes for Peace Under Ongoing Ceasefire

First Direct Talks in Decades Between Lebanon and Israel Raise Hopes for Peace Under Ongoing Ceasefire

  • December 3, 2025

Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives have held their first direct talks in decades, a development that observers say could help strengthen the fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah that has been in place for more than a year. A source familiar with the discussions said

Why China brought its criticism of Japan to the UN twice but avoided raising it at the G20

Why China brought its criticism of Japan to the UN twice but avoided raising it at the G20

  • November 25, 2025

China’s recent diplomatic moves have drawn attention after its ambassador to the United Nations publicly criticised Japan twice within four days over comments related to Taiwan. Analysts say Beijing’s choice to use the UN as its main platform reflects a strategic calculation about

UN Security Council Backs United States Plan for Gaza’s Future After Years of Conflict

UN Security Council Backs United States Plan for Gaza’s Future After Years of Conflict

  • November 18, 2025

The United Nations Security Council has approved a United States led plan that lays out a new framework for stabilising and governing Gaza, marking an important diplomatic win for Washington and a major step toward shaping the territory’s future after two years of