Category : Diplomacy


Oscars 2026 Best Actress Nominees Announced

The 2026 Oscars nominations for Best Actress have been unveiled, featuring Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Renate Reinsve, and Emma Stone. The ceremony is set for March 15, hosted by Conan O'Brien.

UK Rebukes US Over Russian Sanctions Easing

Keir Starmer's government criticises the US decision to temporarily relax Russian oil sanctions, warning it could fund Putin's war machine as oil prices hit $100 a barrel.

Giant Sand Portrait of Gaza Child Hind Rajab on Beach

A massive sand portrait of five-year-old Hind Rajab has been created on a Yorkshire beach ahead of the Oscars. The artwork promotes the nominated film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' about her tragic death in Gaza.

Zelensky Criticises Trump's Russian Oil Sanctions Move

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that President Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil could fund Russia's war by up to $10 billion, during a press conference in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Chalamet's Ballet and Opera Comments Trigger Cultural Backlash

Timothée Chalamet's dismissal of ballet and opera as niche interests has ignited a wave of humorous and pointed responses from cultural institutions. Meanwhile, the week's digest covers Crufts nostalgia, geopolitical tensions affecting holidaymakers, and

Hegseth Berates Media, Dodges Iran Strategy Queries

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth criticized media coverage of the Iran conflict as 'fake headlines' while avoiding questions about US plans to secure the Strait of Hormuz, amid reports of military casualties and a controversial school strike.

Cuba Confirms Recent Talks with US to Resolve Differences

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has confirmed recent diplomatic talks with the United States aimed at resolving bilateral issues, marking the first official confirmation of such discussions amid Cuba's severe energy crisis.

Iraq Caught in Iran War Crossfire with Dual Attacks

Iraq is the only nation facing strikes from both sides in the Iran conflict, threatening its fragile stability. Oil exports are halted, risking economic collapse and widespread unrest as political paralysis deepens.

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