Diplomacy

First lady Melania Trump hosted the inaugural Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit at the White House, bringing together delegates and first spouses from 45 nations. The two-day event focused on improving access to education and technology for children worldwide. A table displaying 15 designer handbags belonging to the first spouses drew significant attention.

March 27, 2026 Reported by AI

A New York Times report claims billionaire Elon Musk joined a phone call on Tuesday between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the Iran war. The unusual involvement of a private citizen has stirred diplomatic circles. Neither the US nor India has officially confirmed Musk's participation.

South Korea has temporarily repatriated Park Wang-yeol, a convicted drug kingpin serving time in the Philippines, on Wednesday. The move followed President Lee Jae Myung's direct request during a summit, breaking a nine-year deadlock.

March 24, 2026 Reported by AI

Egypt has launched an intensive diplomatic offensive to prevent the Middle East from descending into 'total chaos,' promoting US-Iran dialogue as the 'only way' to ensure regional stability. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held high-level telephone consultations on Monday and Tuesday with counterparts from several countries and a US envoy. The discussions focused on containing the current military escalation.

Following the activation of evacuation plans earlier this month, the Kenyan government has confirmed the successful evacuation of 15 nationals from Iran via Türkiye. The evacuees arrived home on Sunday, March 22, 2026, after a brief delay due to operational uncertainties.

March 22, 2026 Reported by AI

Chinese social media is awash with criticisms of the US, ranging from sarcastic takes on Beijing’s official line to ‘armchair generals’ advising Tehran on fighting America. Platforms are tightly controlled, with most published comments heavily critical of the United States.