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What actions should be taken to protect refugees at sea and prevent future tragedies like the shipwrecks off Myanmar?

Two United Nations agencies reported Thursday the ships that disappeared in recent weeks were carrying more than 500 people from Myanmar's war-torn Rakhine State. Most of the people on the vessels were thought to be members of the country's Muslim Rohingya minority

How should European leaders respond to Zelensky's concerns about their actions in the ongoing conflict?

DAVOS, Switzerland — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky began his address at Davos on Thursday with a stinging rebuke for European leaders over their reluctance to use hard power to punish Russia or defend the continent. Why it matters: European countries often see themselves as keeping Ukraine afloat while President Trump pulls back. But Zelensky made clear he thinks the Europeans are too risk-averse and slow to react — and that the wake-up call Trump has given the continent was long overdue. "If Europe is not seen as a global force, if its actions do not scare bad actors, Europe will always be reacting, catching up to new, dangerous attacks," he said.Zelensky called on the European leaders to use frozen Russian assets and take bold steps like seizing Russian tankers, as Trump has done over Venezuela. Driving the news: Zelensky made news in the Q&A portion following his speech, announcing U.S., Ukrainian and Russian officials will hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on Friday and Saturday. His remarks came shortly after an hourlong meeting with President Trump.Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading to Moscow for a meeting with Putin, who has signaled no desire for a truce any time soon. State of play: The U.S. is close to agreement with Ukraine on the terms of a peace plan. While Putin hasn't outright rejected it, his public comments have been unenthusiastic. Meanwhile, Russia has been pummeling Ukraine's energy infrastructure at a time of brutal winter conditions. What he's saying: Zelensky said "every European leader" is currently wondering whether the U.S. would help them in the event of a conflict. "Europe must learn how to defend itself. Sending 14 or 40 soldiers to Greenland, what is that meant to achieve? What message does that send to Putin? To China? And perhaps most importantly, what message does it send to Denmark?""Europe looks lost trying to convince the U.S. president to change. But he will not change. President Trump loves who

How could changes in the Middle East's energy supply affect energy policies in Asian countries?

As energy supplies tighten and prices rise, the region faces the fallout of its reliance on imported fossil fuels from the Middle East

How should countries work together when they disagree on important issues like the Iran war?

Several European leaders have distanced themselves from Trump, who has condemned NATO allies for refusing to be actively involved in the Iran war

What are the possible effects of forming a coalition to address missile threats from Russia?

Russia has escalated attacks in recent weeks, taking advantage of Ukraine’s critical shortage of air defences

How might Lindsey Graham's death change US foreign policy and the GOP's approach to international issues?

The death of Senator Lindsey Graham leaves key US allies like Ukraine, which have at times struggled to influence the Trump administration, without one of their most effective conduits to the White House. Rebeccah Heinrichs, senior fellow at Hudson Institute, joined Balance of Power and said there's momentum for Congress to pass a Russia sanctions bill that had been championed by Senator Lindsey Graham. (Source: Bloomberg)

What are the different views on the EU's decision to allow some Ukrainians to stay while excluding military-age men?

As the war grinds on through its fifth year, EU member state ambassadors approved a proposal to prolong rights to live, work and claim benefits in the EU until March 2028

What are the different views on how to respond to violence in Gaza?

An Israeli airstrike on a police station in northern Gaza killed eight people, Gaza authorities said, while Israel said it targeted Hamas militants

What could the changes in oil traffic in the Strait of Hormuz mean for our economy and energy policies?

By Jonathan Saul ATHENS, May 27 (Reuters) - An oil products tanker operated by Chinese shipping group COSCO was in the process of crossing through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, after two crude tankers sailed in the past day, although oil traffic overall was still limited, shipping data showed. Before the war on Iran began on February 28, shipping traffic through the Strait averaged 125 to 140 daily passages. Due to the conflict, 20,000 seafarers remain stranded inside the Gulf on board hundreds of ships

What are the different views on how Trump's ideas might affect NATO's future?

What should France's role be in helping to rebuild Syria after recent violence?

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What do you think about the impact of gifting weapons in diplomatic relations among countries?

NATO’s leaders left the Ankara summit with guns and live ammunition gifted to them by Turkiye’s President