Zoo workers in Japan pretend to be pandas after China recall
A Japanese zoo has launched a 'Panda Love Club' where staff wear panda hats and visitors can feed them apples, after the last giant pandas were sent back to China amid diplomatic tensions.
A Japanese zoo has launched a 'Panda Love Club' where staff wear panda hats and visitors can feed them apples, after the last giant pandas were sent back to China amid diplomatic tensions.
A pro-UAE Yemeni official states southern forces will not unite under the Saudi-led coalition, highlighting deepening regional fractures. Read the latest on Yemen's complex conflict.
Loay Alshareef argues that while Trump's Gaza plan was praised, the 2020 Abraham Accords represent the true civilizational shift in Middle East diplomacy, fostering genuine people-to-people peace.
In a major foreign policy address, Pope Leo XIV criticized countries using force to assert control. Read his powerful message on global power and diplomacy.
Russia condemns a European plan for post-ceasefire peacekeepers in Ukraine as a 'dangerous' axis of war, dashing hopes for a settlement. Read the latest on the security pact and Moscow's threats.
Russia has sharply criticized a new Western-led peacekeeping initiative for Ukraine, dismissing it as non-viable. The diplomatic clash comes amid ongoing conflict.
The United States' withdrawal from a critical UN climate agreement in January 2026 has drawn sharp criticism as an act of self-sabotage, raising global environmental concerns. Read the full analysis.
Russia has released a French political scholar in exchange for a basketball player. The swap, confirmed on January 8, 2026, highlights ongoing international diplomatic negotiations.
A former Canadian diplomat criticizes Ottawa for aligning with a U.S. approach he calls anti-democratic towards Venezuela. Read the full analysis of Canada's foreign policy stance.
Yemen's Southern Transitional Council reports loss of contact with its delegation in Saudi Arabia for crucial talks. The incident raises concerns over stability in the region.
Analysis: President Trump's 'America First' foreign policy, exemplified by the Venezuela raid, must balance military coercion with his non-interventionist base's demands. Can he sustain it?
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar visited Somaliland, following its contentious recognition. This move reshapes Horn of Africa alliances and challenges Somalia's sovereignty. Read the full analysis.
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Paris to outline Canada's strategic role in a potential Ukraine ceasefire. Get the latest on high-stakes diplomatic talks.
President Zelenskyy confirms U.S. negotiators will attend Paris talks on post-war security for Ukraine. The White House has yet to comment. Read the latest on the diplomatic push.
U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for a visit in 2026, a diplomatic move occurring as Japan's relations with China face tension. Get the full details.
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosts South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for New Year talks, a key diplomatic move as regional tensions with Japan simmer. Get the latest analysis.
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year's address to declare Russia's victory in Ukraine is inevitable. Read the full statement and international context.
Experts argue that investing in animal health is vital for Canada's security, public health, and global diplomacy. Discover why veterinarians are frontline defenders.
The United Arab Emirates has called for 'restraint and wisdom' following Saudi Arabia's military strikes in Yemen on December 30, 2025. Get the latest details on the regional tensions.
Foreign governments are bypassing traditional U.S. policy channels, engaging directly with a small circle of Trump's personal envoys and confidants. Discover how this shift is reshaping American diplomacy.
Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of targeting his home with drones, vowing to revise Russia's negotiating stance. Zelenskyy calls it a 'new lie' as Trump's peace efforts face fresh hurdles. Read the latest.
South Korea's Hyundai Motor permanently severs its Russian operations, citing the ongoing war in Ukraine. The automaker confirms it will not repurchase its former St. Petersburg plant. Learn the details of this major business exit.
Top diplomats from China, Cambodia, and Thailand met in Yunnan on Dec. 29, 2025, as Beijing pushes for a more influential role in regional diplomacy. Read the latest on this strategic dialogue.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu schedule a Florida meeting as a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire hangs in the balance. Key details on the high-stakes diplomatic moment.
President Donald Trump welcomed Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy for discussions, stating Russia and Ukraine both desire peace despite ongoing conflict. Read the latest on the high-stakes diplomacy.
Former President Donald Trump reports a productive call with Vladimir Putin before engaging with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida. Get the latest details on the diplomatic discussions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, according to an Israeli official. The meeting occurs as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues.
Israel announces formal recognition of Somaliland's sovereignty, a significant diplomatic move that could reshape regional dynamics in the Horn of Africa. Read the full details.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirms a high-level meeting with Donald Trump is imminent as diplomatic efforts intensify to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Get the latest on the talks and ongoing attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed new peace ideas with Trump's envoys. A 20-point draft plan is on the table as negotiations intensify.