January 17, 2025 Washington DC: President-elect Donald J. Trump’s assertive stance against Hamas has been credited with catalyzing the recently announced Gaza ceasefire agreement and the phased release of hostages, according to American evangelical leader Mike Evans. “Donald Trump is the reason the hostages are going home,” said Evans, founder of the Friends of Zion […]
Germany’s political arena is witnessing a seismic shift under the leadership of Alice Weidel, the 45-year-old economist who has taken the Alternative for Germany (AfD) to unprecedented heights. As the AfD rises to become the second-largest political force in the country, Weidel is proving to be not just a leader but a transformative figure who […]
Senator Marco Rubio laid out a distinctly “America First” foreign policy vision during his confirmation hearing for Secretary of State on Wednesday, emphasizing that safety, strength, and prosperity would be the cornerstones of American diplomacy under a second Trump administration. In a hearing marked by bipartisan collegiality, Rubio criticized the current administration’s foreign policy approach, […]
Abu Dhabi:The evolving partnership between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, even as the Middle East navigates shifting alliances, new rivalries, and ongoing conflicts. This enduring cooperation, initially forged under the historic Abraham Accords, appears to be entering a new phase of strategic significance during Donald Trump’s second presidency. […]
Washington DC: The Middle Eastern political landscape is experiencing significant realignments as Donald Trump’s upcoming presidential inauguration approaches, with tensions escalating between Palestinian factions and regional powers jockeying for influence. In a striking development, the Palestinian National Liberation Movement (Fatah) has launched a blistering critique of Hamas, accusing its rival of aligning with Iran while […]
U.S.- and Saudi-backed Joseph Aoun, entrusted with maintaining the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, pledges a state monopoly on arms and vows to usher in a “new phase” for Lebanon’s recovery and stability. In a historic and symbolic shift for Lebanon and the broader Middle East, Joseph Aoun has been elected president of Lebanon, signaling a decisive turning […]
Family Research Council President Tony Perkins addressed the recent New Year’s Eve terrorist attack in New Orleans, calling for national prayer and spiritual renewal in response to the tragedy that claimed 14 lives. In his article, Perkins drew parallels between America’s response to foreign terrorism and the challenges of addressing domestic extremism. “When radical Middle […]
Alice Weidel voiced her support for President-elect Donald Trump and his administration. She characterized her party as conservative and libertarian, claiming that the mainstream media had unfairly portrayed them as extremist. In a recent live-streamed discussion on X, tech billionaire Elon Musk sat down with Alice Weidel, the leader of Germany’s political party, Alternative for […]
Washington, D.C. – In a recent opinion piece published by Deseret News, Knox Thames, a former special envoy focused on religious minorities in the Middle East and South/Central Asia, argues for the importance of combining robust religious freedom diplomacy with an open and accessible refugee resettlement program. Thames highlights the precarious situation of religious and […]
In a groundbreaking diplomatic mission, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, accompanied by her French counterpart, engaged in high-level talks with Syria’s de facto leader. This visit, the first of its kind by European Union foreign ministers since the onset of Syria’s civil war, highlights the EU’s evolving approach to addressing the country’s long-standing political and […]