The Case for a ‘Christmas Truce’ in China Trade War
President Donald Trump claimed last Wednesday that he persuaded 75 countries to negotiate trade and tariffs, leaving China out in the cold. In doing so, he also avoided the bond market disaster. But we have not yet left the forest. Thousands of American companies, and potentially millions of employees, are still at the forefront of […]
Three Killed in Russian Attacks on Ukraine Despite Limited Truce
Kiev, Ukraine (AP) – Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine's Zapolijazia urban city, killing three people and injuring 12 people, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday despite agreeing to a limited suspension. Zaporizhzhia was hit by 12 drones, police said. Regional Ivan Fedorov said the attack on Friday night brought home buildings, cars and communal […]
Macron warns Trump to ‘be careful’ with Russia-Ukraine negotiations, says truce is ‘feasible’ in the next few weeks
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that he warned President Trump to be “cautious” when dealing with negotiations to end Russia's war with Ukraine. “We want peace and I think President Trump's initiative is very positive, but my message was to say, “Be careful.” Because Ukraine needs substantial things…for the security of Europe and […]
Trump envoy calls Gaza rebuilding timeline in Israel-Hamas truce 'preposterous'
Washington (AP) -President Donald Trump's Middle Eastern's special envoy on Tuesday, three to five years for the rebuilding of Gaza, as described in a temporary ceasefire agreement, for territorial territories in battle. He said that it was not an executable post -war plan. A new call to relocate a transmit to the Arab Nunes will […]
More than 80 people killed in Colombia as truce between rebel groups collapses | Colombia
At least 80 people have been killed and thousands displaced in northeastern Colombia, with the collapse of a fragile ceasefire between rebel groups vying for control of one of the country's biggest cocaine hubs. Violence between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels has escalated rapidly in the […]
About 30 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza as truce talks set to resume | Israel-Gaza war
Gaza's Civil Defense Agency said around 30 people were killed in Israeli shelling on Friday, as Hamas said indirect negotiations for a cease-fire in Qatar were expected to resume. The Israeli military said three rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory, the latest in a series of fires by militants in the […]
A truce with Russia could lead to ultimate Ukrainian victory
There is no such thing as choosing to end a war. You can win or lose. Signing a peace agreement with President Vladimir Putin and leaving the occupied territories of Ukraine would mean a victory for President Putin and a defeat for Ukraine and the United States, which the Russians believe are the main goals […]
This December, let’s recall the spirit of the 1914 Christmas truce
The sky was clear that morning. For the first time in months, there were no swarms of fighter jets or missiles. The air was neither yellow with poisonous gas nor red with blood mist. There were no gunshots, no explosions, no screams of dying men. “First the Germans sing one of their carols, then we […]
Israel opens fire in Lebanon at ‘suspects’ allegedly violating truce, which has entered its second day
The Israel Defense Forces opened fire on “suspects” in southern Lebanon on Thursday for allegedly violating the terms of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. IDF Arabic spokesperson Avichai Adlai told ” he wrote. Israeli and Lebanese forces have told displaced Lebanese not to return to their displaced villages in southern Lebanon (where Israeli […]
US, Qatar and Egypt say Gaza truce talks must resume with ‘no excuses’ for further delay | Israel-Gaza war
The leaders of the United States, Egypt and Qatar urged Israel and Hamas to resume emergency negotiations to reach an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages, saying “no party has an excuse for further delay.” The three countries, who have been trying to broker the deal, said in a joint statement that […]