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Dan Driscoll: Trump's 'Drone Guy' Leading Ukraine Peace Talks

November 29, 2025 • 1 week ago

Dan Driscoll: Trump's 'Drone Guy' Leading Ukraine Peace Talks

Dan Driscoll, youngest-ever US Army Secretary, emerges as Trump's key figure in renewed Ukraine peace negotiations, bringing military tech expertise to diplomatic efforts.

#Ukraine #diplomacy #Trump

Ukraine Faces Critical Resource Crisis as War Enters Third Year

Al Jazeera

#Ukraine #Russia-war #military-crisis

Ukraine Faces Critical Resource Crisis as War Enters Third Year

Ukraine confronts severe shortages of manpower, funding, and time as the conflict with Russia intensifies, forcing urgent institutional reforms.

Venezuela Crisis: Visual Guide to Political Turmoil and Migration

Al Jazeera

#Venezuela #migration-crisis #oil-politics

Venezuela Crisis: Visual Guide to Political Turmoil and Migration

Comprehensive visual analysis reveals Venezuela's complex political landscape, economic collapse, and massive migration crisis affecting millions across Latin America.

Kremlin Operative Kirill Dmitriev: Putin's Shadow Diplomat

Deutsche Welle

#Russia #Putin #foreign-policy

Kremlin Operative Kirill Dmitriev: Putin's Shadow Diplomat

Kirill Dmitriev has emerged as a key figure in Russia's foreign policy apparatus, wielding influence far beyond his official role as sovereign wealth fund chief.

Pope Francis Warns of 'Piecemeal World War' on Turkey Visit

#pope-francis #turkey #world-war

Pope Francis Warns of 'Piecemeal World War' on Turkey Visit

Pope Francis delivers stark warning about global conflicts during his first foreign trip to Turkey, describing current international tensions as a fragmented third world war.

South Africa's Crime Crisis: Reality vs Political Rhetoric Analysis

The New York Times

#South Africa #crime statistics #community policing

South Africa's Crime Crisis: Reality vs Political Rhetoric Analysis

Official police data challenges claims of targeted genocide while revealing South Africa's broader security challenges affecting all communities nationwide.

Pope Leo XIV Warns of Humanity's Future During Historic Turkiye Visit

Al Jazeera

Pope Leo XIV Warns of Humanity's Future During Historic Turkiye Visit

Pope Leo XIV emphasizes global stakes during groundbreaking papal visit to Turkiye, praising nation's role as cultural bridge between East and West.

#pope #vatican #turkiye

EU Launches Strategic Push to Counter China's Influence in Africa

Deutsche Welle

#EU-Africa #China-Africa #geopolitics

EU Launches Strategic Push to Counter China's Influence in Africa

European leaders meet in Angola to discuss raw materials and security partnerships, aiming to challenge China's growing dominance across the African continent through the Global Gateway initiative.

South Africa's Crime Reality: Beyond Political Rhetoric and Statistics

The New York Times

#South Africa #crime statistics #geopolitics

South Africa's Crime Reality: Beyond Political Rhetoric and Statistics

Investigation reveals complex truth about crime in South Africa, disputing genocide claims while exposing nationwide violence affecting all communities.

UK Urged to Act as Another British Couple Faces Iran Detention

#Iran #UK-diplomacy #hostage-diplomacy

UK Urged to Act as Another British Couple Faces Iran Detention

Richard Ratcliffe calls on UK government to apply lessons from his wife's case as another British couple remains imprisoned in Iran amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.

Trump Backs Witkoff Amid Russia Coaching Controversy

#Trump #Russia #diplomacy

Trump Backs Witkoff Amid Russia Coaching Controversy

President Trump defended his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff after leaked audio allegedly showed him coaching Russia during negotiations. Trump called it 'standard' diplomacy.