UN peacekeeping personnel have dropped to a 25-year low due to geopolitical tensions and funding shortfalls, threatening the future of multilateral conflict resolution, SIPRI warns.
Ukraine and European leaders convened to discuss reinvigorating diplomacy to end the war with Russia amid shifting global priorities and evolving conflict dynamics.
US President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping meet in Beijing to discuss Iran Strait blockade, Taiwan tensions, and trade, signaling potential shifts in global economic dynamics.
Putin names former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as preferred EU negotiator for Russia-Ukraine talks, signaling Moscow's openness to dialogue under specific conditions.
The May 9 ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was used by both sides for troop rotations and logistical preparations, while sporadic hostilities continued, reflecting enduring conflict dynamics.
EU leaders are preparing for possible talks with Russia, signaling a strategic shift amid ongoing conflict and geopolitical tensions affecting global economic and policy frameworks.
Italy and Germany call for adherence to international law following Israel’s halt of a humanitarian flotilla to Gaza, emphasizing the need for responsible actions amid complex geopolitical tensions.
The US announces a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, marking historic diplomatic progress with potential long-term regional stability and economic benefits.
The US Senate has rejected a resolution to end hostilities with Iran, upholding presidential war powers and signaling ongoing challenges in congressional oversight of military actions.