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A 74-year-old American teacher who spent more than four years in a Russian prison is finally heading home to Michigan. The release came through direct talks between President Trump and Russian President Putin, with no prisoner exchange required.
A peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia could arrive sooner than anyone expected, according to a U.S. congressman who says both nations are showing real commitment to ending decades of conflict. The breakthrough could open the South Caucasus region to new trade and bring stability to communities long affected by tension.
India gifted five peacocks to UN headquarters in Geneva, continuing a tradition that dates back over 140 years. The birds will roam freely through the historic Ariana Park after settling into their new home.
Four humanitarian activists detained in Libya for nearly a month while trying to deliver aid to Gaza have been released and reunited with their families. Six more are expected to gain freedom within 24 hours.
President Trump announced a ceasefire agreement with Iran that will end the blockade and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The deal, brokered with help from Pakistan and Qatar, will be signed Friday.
After 80 years without a woman leading the United Nations, three experienced diplomats from Latin America are making their case for change. The candidates bring decades of experience and say it's time for new leadership at the global organization.
New global data shows peacemaking is changing fast, with fewer formal peace agreements but more complex mediation involving multiple countries and actors. The findings reveal both challenges and new pathways for ending conflicts worldwide.
After decades of fighting, Armenia and Azerbaijan are turning a war-torn region into a symbol of reconciliation. International diplomats visited reconstruction sites in Karabakh this weekend, celebrating the peace taking hold between the former rivals.
The United Nations has formally launched its search for the next Secretary-General, raising hopes for the organization's first woman leader in its 79-year history. The selection process marks a pivotal moment for gender equality at the world's most influential diplomatic table.
An 85-year-old French widow who moved to Alabama for love is safely back in France after being detained by US immigration authorities. Her story sparked diplomatic intervention and highlights a hopeful resolution to an international ordeal.
A two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran could finally free 20,000 seafarers trapped on 2,000 ships in the Persian Gulf for over a month. The Strait of Hormuz, which carries one-fifth of the world's oil and gas, dropped from 150 ships daily to just four during the conflict.
For the 128th consecutive year, American and Mexican leaders met at the border to embrace, not divide. The century-old Abrazo Ceremony proves friendship can outlast any political season.
