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Brazil’s Lula Faces Critical Test Ahead of Historic Fourth Term Bid

As Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stands firm against external pressure, he now prepares for a pivotal election that could determine the nation’s democratic future amid rising political tensions.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pictured in August.

Gérard Chaliand in 1992 delivering lectures on geopolitics that attracted high-ranking diplomats and military officers.

Gérard Chaliand, Renowned Geopolitical Expert and Witness to Revolutions, Passes Away at 91

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the visit of U.N. nuclear inspectors to Bushehr, the nation’s sole operational nuclear power plant, as seen in this May image.

Iran Permits Return of U.N. Nuclear Inspectors Following Recent Suspension

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President Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung concluded their meeting without major breakthroughs.

South Korea’s President and Trump Align on Diplomatic Approach Toward Kim Jong-un

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Cartel lookouts observe border patrol agents along the U.S.-Mexico frontier in February.

Rising Tensions as U.S. Considers Military Action Against Mexican Drug Cartels

Violence escalates in Sinaloa amid cartel infighting, while U.S. deliberates direct military intervention. Mexican officials reject any foreign troop presence, intensifying diplomatic strains.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meets with President Trump and European leaders at the White House on Monday

European Leaders Unite in Strategic Effort to Influence Trump on Ukraine

Germany, France, Britain, and other European allies coordinated closely to back Ukraine’s president during critical talks with the U.S. administration.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at an Air Force base in Anchorage for a scheduled meeting with President Trump.

Next Steps in the Ukraine Peace Negotiations: Prospects and Challenges

President Trump has indicated that Russian President Putin has agreed to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky, marking a potential new phase in peace talks, though confirmation remains uncertain.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with U.S. President Trump and European leaders at the White House on Monday.

European Leaders Unite to Influence U.S. Policy on Ukraine

Germany, France, Britain, and other European allies coordinated closely to support Ukraine’s president in a key summit with the U.S. administration.

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President Putin and President Trump in Helsinki, Finland, 2018.

Trump and Putin Convene in Alaska to Deliberate Ukraine Conflict

Today’s Alaska summit sees Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine’s future amid shifting U.S. stances and ongoing conflict.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump during a bilateral meeting at the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, 2019.

Trump-Putin Summit in Alaska: Key Stakes and Expectations

President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska this Friday to discuss prospects for ending the war in Ukraine, marking a significant shift in U.S. diplomacy.

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President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meet in Aberdeen, Scotland, on Monday.

Europe’s Subtle Strategy with Trump Yields Noticeable Diplomatic Gains

European leaders employed a tactful approach of praise and restraint during President Trump’s Scotland visit, successfully influencing his positions on key issues like Gaza aid and NATO commitments.

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The headquarters of the European Union in Brussels. Increased pressure on military budgets and trade policies has prompted closer cooperation among member countries.

Trump's Policies Spur Renewed Unity Across Europe

Amid internal challenges, the European Union is regaining public confidence and forging new alliances, partly as a response to President Trump's pressure on defense spending and trade.

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