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Carney and Trump hold first private meeting since October
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump met privately in Washington after the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, their first such meeting since Trump ended trade talks in October . The encounter followed the draw that placed Canada in Group B of the co-hosted tournament
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UN wraps up Iraq mission, eyes new chapter
The UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) concluded its mandate on 31 December, with Special Representative Mohamed Al Hassan delivering his final Security Council briefing on 2 December . He described the end as the start of a new chapter with Iraq leading its own future
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UN envoy holds Cyprus reunification consultations
UN Personal Envoy María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar met with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman on 5 December as part of ongoing efforts to support UN-led reunification talks . These consultations aim to advance a negotiated settlement to the long-standing Cyprus dispute
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UN focuses on youth, peace and security ahead of Security Council dialogue
The UN Peacebuilding Commission held an expert-level meeting on 3 December to prepare for an Ambassadorial-level Informal Interactive Dialogue on youth, peace and security on 9 December . The session brought together regional organizations to review political and security developments and peace processes
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New 28-point peace plan for Ukraine gains momentum
Washington has presented Kyiv with a 28-point peace plan aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, with sensitive issues like territory and NATO left for direct Trump–Zelensky talks . The plan reflects a U.S. effort to secure a durable peace settlement amid shifting geopolitical dynamics
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Trump’s second term reshapes Ukraine and global diplomacy
President Trump’s second term is forcing major powers to recalibrate strategies on Ukraine, with Moscow seeking a deal that preserves regime control and lifts sanctions . Washington and Beijing have also signaled efforts to stabilize dialogue on Ukraine and Taiwan
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Iraq’s 2025 election sidelines reform candidates
In Iraq’s November 2025 election, Tishreen-aligned reform candidates failed to win seats, pushed back by an uneven playing field and pressure from establishment parties . Voter turnout was low in protest heartlands, suggesting widespread disillusionment with the electoral process
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International Contact Group comments on DRC–Rwanda declaration
The International Contact Group issued a statement on the joint declaration between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, underscoring diplomatic efforts to stabilize the region . The group continues to support peace and civilian initiatives in the Great Lakes region
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Sweden announces new civilian support package for Ukraine
Sweden announced a new civilian support package for Ukraine worth SEK 1.1 billion, reinforcing its ongoing backing for Kyiv amid the war with Russia . This aid is part of broader international efforts to sustain Ukraine’s resilience and recovery
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UN previews upcoming briefings on Myanmar, UNAMA and Haiti sanctions
The UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs outlined that the Security Council will hold a private meeting on Myanmar on 8 December, followed by open briefings on UNAMA and UNOCA/LRA . The week concludes with an open briefing on Haiti sanctions on 12 December
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