From tariffs to the Ukraine war, United States President Donald Trump has picked diplomatic squabbles with leaders worldwide since his January 20 inauguration. However, while Trump has framed his combative approach as putting “America first”, many of these leaders have benefitted politically, too. Data suggests that leaders who are seen to be proactively negotiating with Trump without compromising too much are gaining in polls and in terms of...

Ukraine’s foreign minister says it is time for Russia to show it ‘wants peace’ as US, Russian leaders set to discuss ceasefire proposal. Ukraine has pressed Russia to accept an unconditional ceasefire ahead of a highly anticipated phone call in which United States President Donald Trump is set to discuss the war with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. Kyiv and its European allies are demanding that Putin agree to...

NewsFeed Hundreds of people have been killed as Israel launched the most intense strikes on Gaza since the ceasefire began. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accused of shattering the ceasefire. But why now? Soraya Lennie explains. Published On 18 Mar 202518 Mar 2025 Adblock test (Why?)