September 20, 2026 Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani: You know, I have to push back on something that Dilpreet said, because when I was running for mayor, I would use a call and response at many of our rallies. And what many people forget is that the fourth thing that I would say is, “Host the,” and then people would say, “U20 Summit.” And we did it everywhere. We did it everywhere. New Yorkers, they would just see me on the street, they'd say, “U20 Summit!” [I’d say], “Yes! It's c

September 19, 2026 By: Khaled A. BaRahma Photo Credit: © European Union 2026 – Source: EP For most of its history, Canada has had one economic relationship that mattered above all others. That is starting to change. In mid-September 2026, the European Union and Canada signalled they want to build something far more ambitious than a trade agreement, and the timing is no accident. The partnership is taking shape as Canada's relationship with the United States goes thro

With the election of His Excellency Dr. Vladimir Božović, Consul General of the Republic of Serbia, the Society of Foreign Consuls enters a new chapter in its distinguished history. His appointment as the first Serbian President of the Society in its 102-year existence reflects not only the confidence of his diplomatic colleagues, but also the enduring importance of dialogue, partnership, and international cooperation in one of the world’s most dynamic diplomatic communities.

By: Ahmed Taleb On September 28, 1991, one million young Russians at a military airfield in Moscow screamed at the top of their lungs: "Enter Sandman". Above them, Soviet Army helicopters circled, and around them, soldiers in uniform didn't know if they were guarding the concert or guarding the collapse of their own country. The band Metallica was playing, and the Soviet Union was taking its last breaths. Just two and a half months later, the red flag fell from the Kremlin. T

On 2 September 2026, at the initiative of Monaco, the Council of Europe conducted a captivating debate on “The environmental crisis through the lens of human rights: scientific findings, legal challenges and political prospects for the Council of Europe”. Linking human rights to environmental protection is not necessarily a new topic. The Declaration “United around our Values”, adopted in 2023, in Reykajavik, by the 4th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council o

FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE — August 2026 — Presidential candidate Jude Élie has concluded a significant visit to Sierra Leone focused on strengthening diplomatic, economic, and business ties between Haiti and West Africa. Accompanied by his team, including Greg Hack, Jimmy Sherlock, and Alan Martiny, Jude Élie held discussions aimed at identifying opportunities for investment, business partnerships, economic cooperation, and international support for Haiti. A central part of the

By: Gloria Starr Kins From left to right: Charles Moxley - Vice President, Eliza Prendzov - President, Lenard Moxley - Vice President In the twenty-first century, we recognize the value in melding together traditional diplomacy with corporate know-how to catalyze growth in the world’s underdeveloped economic communities. There is a need for more investment in agriculture, waste management, housing, healthcare, education, and renewable energy, among other areas. A much-needed

Nino Kalos for August 4 in Beirut 1. August 4, 2020: the moment that broke Beirut At 18:08 on August 4, 2020, a massive explosion tore through the port of Beirut. A roar, a cloud, a shockwave that swept across the city like a hurricane. More than 200 lives lost, thousands injured, entire neighborhoods erased, 300,000 people left without a home. But the tragedy was not only physical: it was moral. Lebanon discovered that 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate had been abandoned for ye

By: Alain Seckler When Singapore became independent in 1965, its chances of survival appeared slim. Following its short-lived association with Malaysia, the country faced daunting challenges. It had virtually no natural resources, while ethnic tensions among the Chinese, Malay, Indian, and other communities were compounded by severe unemployment and widespread poverty. Singapore was, in many respects, an urban slum. Yet within a single generation, under the visionary leaders

The Consul General of the Republic of Serbia, Dr. Vladimir Božović, has been elected President of the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York, becoming the first representative of Serbia to lead the organization in its 102-year history. The Annual General Assembly and ceremonial session of the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York (SOFC), one of the most prestigious diplomatic and consular organizations in the United States, was held at the Consulate General of the Republic o