Although the White House described him as a ‘president of peace’, he signed an executive order to establish a Department of War, without congressional approval.

The U.S. Department of State has appointed Joshua Harris as its new chargé d’affaires in Baghdad at a sensitive time, as Washington begins withdrawing troops from Iraq while pressing the Iraqi government to dismantle the Popular Mobilization Forces and curb Iran’s influence.

China recently hosted the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, followed by a military parade to mark the defeat of Japan in World War II – all accompanied by bilateral meetings with leaders of several allied countries.

Just days before the UN General Assembly meets from September 9 to 23, 2025, the United States barred Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the entire Palestinian delegation from entry, in violation of the UN headquarters agreement.

The United States recently suspended millions of dollars in aid to some Muslim groups based on allegations by a well-known organization known for its hostility to Palestinians and Islam.