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At Rafah, the narrative is clear: Egypt has been the bridge, not the barrier. UN transcripts confirm thousands of trucks staged on Egyptian soil awaiting Israeli clearance, yet Islamists spearheaded by the Muslim Brotherhood manufactured the opposite story. This is not about defending a regime—it’s about defending the truth and the dignity of millions of Egyptians who have never abandoned Gaza.

In the Oval Office, President Trump met with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and European leaders to confront Russia’s demands. With a map of Ukraine spread out before them, the allies weighed fragile paths toward peace. Europe voiced unity, Ukraine stood firm, and Putin’s terms—seen by many as capitulation—remained the obstacle.

Israel’s far-right ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have turned humiliation into policy — taunting imprisoned Palestinian leaders and vowing to “bury” statehood. Their words echo the darkest chapters of the 20th century, as forced displacement, bombed hospitals, and erased institutions unfold in Gaza and the West Bank. While Western democracies sanction them, Arab states weigh mediation and restraint.

In a dramatic emergency session, the UN Security Council warns that Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City could ignite a “horrific chapter” in the conflict. Senior officials cautioned of mass displacement and a deepening humanitarian crisis, while Israel defended its actions as "liberation." A chorus of delegates condemned the plan, calling for a ceasefire and a two-state solution.

Eighty years after Nagasaki, the world still lives under the nuclear shadow. From the hibakusha to the victims of Semipalatinsk, the warning is the same: nuclear weapons bring no safety — only annihilation. Commemoration without commitment is hypocrisy. The only true tribute is abolition.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres addresses Member States at the launch of the UN@80 Mandate Implementation Review. Behind the...

The joint declaration by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Qatar calling for Hamas to disarm and step aside could mark the beginning of the end of political Islam’s dominance in the Arab world. But history urges caution. These regimes have long mastered the art of bold promises with little follow-through. This isn’t yet an Arab reset—it’s a test of whether rhetoric can finally become reality.

The Royal Society of St. George – California Branch proudly welcomes Clara Lobel as its newest member. A celebrated entrepreneur, artist, and philanthropist, Clara brings elegance, cultural depth, and visionary leadership to the Society’s mission of heritage, service, and international fellowship.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres sounded a blunt alarm before the General Assembly, warning that the UN system is drowning in mandates it cannot fully deliver. In a sweeping address on the UN@80 Initiative, he proposed digital tools, shorter resolutions, and strategic reviews—while declaring that fragmented mandates and funding threaten to erode the very credibility of multilateralism.