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After four decades in the world's deadliest conflict zones, mediator Hiba Qasas discovered why most peace efforts fail. Her counterintuitive approach brought hundreds of Israeli and Palestinian leaders together during active war.
A Swiss peace center, backed by Norway's billion-dollar investment over 25 years, has quietly helped end wars from the Philippines to Ethiopia. The discreet diplomacy saved thousands of lives and shows how behind-the-scenes work can achieve what public negotiations cannot.
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire to negotiate a wider peace agreement. After years of tension, both nations are sitting down for serious diplomatic discussions that could reshape Middle East stability.
After three decades of war, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a historic peace agreement brokered by the United States. Ambassador Yvette Kapinga Ngandu is leading efforts to ensure the deal brings lasting peace to millions affected by the conflict.
Sixty-three years ago today, President John F. Kennedy created the Peace Corps, sparking a volunteer movement that would span generations. More than 200,000 Americans have since served in 139 countries, proving that ordinary people can create extraordinary change. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
After years of tension, diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States have made breakthrough progress toward preventing nuclear weapons development. Oman's Foreign Minister says a comprehensive peace agreement could be just weeks away.
After 32 years of deadly conflict that killed over 36,000 people, Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a peace agreement at the White House. The breakthrough moment came when leaders who initially refused to sit near each other ended their meeting with an embrace.
A group of Buddhist monks just walked across America for 108 days to spread peace and mindfulness. Despite freezing temperatures and a tragic accident, they finished their journey as a living meditation for unity in divided times.
When conflict came to Minneapolis streets, 2,000 residents chose an unexpected response: they formed a choir and started singing directly to federal agents, inviting them to "choose humanity." Their message spreads hope through harmony instead of confrontation.
After years of devastating conflict, US envoys report significant breakthroughs in Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, with meetings scheduled this week between top officials from all sides. The talks focus on a 20-point peace plan that could finally end a war that has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives.