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On Ukraine and Gaza, Trump Casts Himself as a Bystander, if He Can’t Be a Peacemaker

President Trump often insists he can bring peace to global conflicts. But when allies and adversaries alike appear to be ignoring him or testing...

Global Family Offices Unfettered by Military Conflicts, Recession Fears

The more things change, the more they stay the same. This year may have felt like a rollercoaster, with ups and downs in the market,...

UMC Africa bishops seek global support amid regional conflicts

Amid increasing concerns over ongoing violence in parts of Africa, the Africa College of Bishops of the United Methodist Church (UMC) has called on...

Why tiny Qatar became the go-to mediator in global conflicts

Ralph Martin 09/11/2025September 11, 2025 An Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha has shocked emirate Qatar, which is mediating Israeli-Hamas negotiation to end the war...

Fidan urges regional action for global justice at Montenegro event

ISTANBUL Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Wednesday that efforts to establish global justice must begin in nearby regions, stressing that Türkiye would not remain a...

Oslo Forum 2025 Report – Mediation in a changing world

All hands on deck: peacemakers respond to rising conflicts and global instability In June 2025, more than 140 diplomats, peacemakers, conflict actors, and experts from...

Global shipping on alert as conflicts threaten vital channels

Advertisement 05:41 Min From the Red Sea to the Black Sea, shipping lanes are under siege. The Houthis are striking Israel-linked vessels in the Red Sea,...

UN mourns loss of peace in 61 global conflicts

The United Nations announced that the number of conflicts around the world rose to 61 in 2024, the highest level since 1946, highlighting the...

UNESCO Warns of Sharp Rise in Attacks on Schools Amid Global Conflicts

On the International Day to Protect Education from Attack (9 September 2025), UNESCO has issued a stark warning about the escalating threat to education...

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