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- 1US and Iran to Hold Indirect Talks Through Mediators▼US and Iran Set for Indirect Talks Through Mediators as Diplomacy Resumes
The United States and Iran are preparing to resume diplomacy through indirect talks conducted via mediators, according to a report by Modern Diplomacy. The arrangement would see messages exchanged through intermediary countries rather than direct negotiation, a format both sides have used in past rounds over Iran's nuclear programme and regional tensions.
- 2US 'alienated' Sudan's army amid complex war, analyst says▼US has 'alienated' Sudan's army in 'complex war' analyst tells RFI
An analyst told French broadcaster RFI that Washington has alienated the Sudanese army in what he described as a complex war. The comment highlights growing friction between the United States and Sudan's military leadership as the conflict, which began in April 2023 between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, drags on. Other outlets, including Modern Ghana, have picked up the remarks, underscoring debate over whether US diplomacy in Sudan has undermined a key actor in any future settlement.
- 3Turkish defense minister says military strength boosts global standing●Turkish military strengthens Türkiye’s hand on global stage: Minister
Türkiye's defense minister said the country's strengthening military capability is reinforcing its position on the global stage. The remarks underline Ankara's push to present its armed forces and growing defense industry as key instruments of international influence and diplomacy.
- 4Ancient Hawaiian Canoe Offers Lessons in Modern Diplomacy▼What Can an Ancient Hawaiian Canoe Teach Us About Diplomacy?
Northeastern Global News examines what an ancient Hawaiian canoe can teach about diplomacy, drawing on Polynesian seafaring traditions of navigation, cooperation and connection across distant communities. The piece suggests these voyaging practices offer a model for building relationships and resolving differences in today's international politics, prompting reflection on how old wisdom can inform modern statecraft.
- 5Hawaiian canoe navigates by stars on global diplomacy mission●This Hawaiian canoe navigates by the sun, moon and stars. What its mission says about global diplomacy
A traditional Hawaiian canoe is sailing using only the sun, moon and stars for navigation, reviving ancient Polynesian wayfinding techniques. Its voyage is being framed as more than a sailing feat: the mission carries a message about global diplomacy, environmental stewardship and cultural connection across nations, drawing attention to how indigenous traditions can inform modern international cooperation.