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Pope Leo Calls for Peace in Lebanon Speech

Pope Leo XIV addresses Lebanese leaders, urging peace as highest priority. Read his powerful message about resilience and regional stability in our exclusive coverage.

Iran boycotts World Cup draw in visa protest

Iran's football federation will boycott the World Cup draw after US granted only four visas. Federation president denied entry to Washington event. Read the full story.

Secret US-Russia-Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi

US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll holds clandestine talks with Russian and Ukrainian officials in Abu Dhabi while Russia continues attacks on Kyiv. Latest developments on peace efforts.

Iran's diplomatic shift meets internal repression

Iran attempts soft-power transformation while cracking down domestically. Can Tehran's charm offensive overcome regional suspicions and internal divisions? Analysis of Iran's strategic dilemma.

Trump's Saudi courtship sidelines Israel

Analysis of how Trump's transactional foreign policy, marked by lavish treatment of Saudi Arabia and massive investment deals, is shifting US Middle East priorities away from Israel.

Starmer's China trip planned amid spy allegations

Sky News understands PM Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for a controversial China visit in January 2025, despite recent parliamentary spying allegations. Learn about the diplomatic implications.

US Cuts 38 Universities from Research Over DEI

The US State Department plans to suspend 38 elite universities, including Harvard and Yale, from its Diplomacy Lab research partnership due to their diversity hiring practices. Discover the full list and implications.

Trump's influence felt at COP30 despite US absence

As COP30 climate talks proceed in Brazil, delegates navigate nervousness about potential Trump intervention. The US absence brings relief but also vulnerability fears among smaller nations.

Investment Giants Boost Middle East Presence

BlackRock, JPMorgan and State Street significantly expand Middle East operations amid growing regional wealth management opportunities and economic diversification drives.

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