The U.S. finally drops the diplomatic blindfold, targeting the Muslim Brotherhood branches in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt. One executive order later, and the decades-long camouflage operation begins to crumble. With Qatar and Turkey suddenly under the spotlight, and Europe nervously checking its calendar for 2026, the Brotherhood’s theater production is running out of acts—and out of exits.

The latest study by the Security Council Report (SCR) reveals a quiet but significant shift inside the UN Security Council: Africa and the Caribbean—through the A3 Plus—are emerging as a disciplined diplomatic force capable of reshaping negotiations and challenging long-entrenched power dynamics. Far from Cold War non-alignment, this new bloc is redefining how influence flows inside the Council’s most contested debates.

President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced nearly $1 trillion in new Saudi investments during a candid Oval Office meeting. The session covered defense, regional diplomacy, AI cooperation, and Gaza reconstruction, with the Crown Prince remaining composed amid tense press exchanges.

On the eve of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s White House visit, Washington is preparing for talks that blend ceremonial diplomacy with calculated strategic intent. Behind the South Lawn welcome lies a deeper contest of leverage, where both the United States and Saudi Arabia aim to secure long-term advantages in defense, technology, and regional diplomacy. With Machiavellian undertones shaping everything from security guarantees to the question of Israeli–Saudi norma

In a world where algorithms filter our perception of truth, Darkness to Light: When Technology Heals Generations reclaims empathy through storytelling. Directed by filmmaker and creative technologist Victoria Bousis, this Oscar-qualified documentary unites Cambodia, the United States, and Greece in a shared act of remembrance—showing how technology can preserve memory, heal generational trauma, and reconnect humanity across borders.

Yemen’s war has entered a far more dangerous phase, the UN warns, as the Houthis tighten their grip at home while projecting power across the region. The report documents a disturbing rise in child recruitment, with boys appearing on front lines and in mass rallies carrying rifles as though they were part of the regular fighting force. Behind the public displays of defiance is a quieter, more suffocating reality: families pressured to send their children to ideological camps,

Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City’s mayor marks a defining moment in the city’s political trajectory. His victory reflects deep frustration with inequality, homelessness, and a sense of civic neglect that has shaped urban life for years. Running a grassroots-driven campaign, Mamdani built a broad, diverse coalition — from Harlem to Brooklyn's Jewish neighborhoods, LGBTQ+ communities, and immigrant families across the boroughs. His inclusive message, combined with sha

At UN Headquarters, Secretary-General António Guterres and African Union Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf held a joint press conference marking the conclusion of the 9th AU–UN Annual Conference. In response to ATN’s Ahmed Fathi, Youssouf rejected allegations of genocide in Nigeria, while Guterres called for stronger protection of journalists and humanitarian workers, labeling them “the world’s two most dangerous professions.”

Sri Lanka–born journalist and producer Ruby Lovell has built a career that moves gracefully between continents, cameras, and cultures. From her award-winning show Right on LA! to her upcoming travel series Island Girl, Lovell uses storytelling as a bridge — connecting island identities, heritage, and human experience with audiences around the world. Her work reflects not only entertainment, but a quiet, meaningful form of cultural diplomacy.

The United Nations Security Council voted to remove Syria’s transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Hasan Khattab from the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions list, marking a significant diplomatic shift following Syria’s 2024 political transition. The resolution passed with broad support, signaling renewed international engagement on Syria’s recovery. While most Council members hailed the move as a step toward stabilization, China abstained, citing