Russia has called for “concrete action” after their Syrian embassy was hit by mortar fire over the weekend. The Russian government has been increasing their military presence in Syria while giving no word on their […]
Diplomacy
North And South Korea Agree To De-Escalate Tensions After North Apologizes
North Korea has officially apologized for maiming two South Korean border guards by planting landmines and the hermit nation promised to take additional steps to prevent a similar incident from happening again. The news was […]
After 50 Years United States And Cuba Reopen Embassies
At 12:01 a.m. this morning, the United States and Cuba reestablished diplomatic relations when they reopened embassies in each other’s countries. This historic move took more than two years to coordinate and is greater than […]
Arctic Superpowers Agree To Polar Fishing Ban In Newly Open Waters
The United States, Russia, Canada, Norway and Denmark signed an agreement today to block their own ships from fishing in the central Arctic Ocean until a full scientific evaluation of the fish stocks is completed. […]
Afghan Officials Hold First Ever Peace Talks With Taliban
Earlier this week, the Afghan government held what they called “the start of the first ever official peace talks” between itself and the Taliban leaders in Afghanistan. The “peace talks” are an attempt to curb […]
North Korea Sentences Two South Koreans To Hard Labor For Life
In what is sure to inflame relations between the hardline South Korean government and its neighbor, North Korea, the North announced today that two South Korean citizens detained inside the hermit kingdom on charges of […]