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The Foreign Desk is a multi-media news platform dedicated to reporting vital stories from around the world with an emphasis on their impact on human rights, global security and U.S. Born out of over a decade of foreign affairs coverage, editor-in-chief Lisa Daftari has established a unique voice in international news, going beyond the headlines with comprehensive analysis and contextualization. Wi

th original reporting and exclusive, on-the-ground sources, Lisa created The Foreign Desk to cover today’s most vital headlines and newsmakers, breaking and monitoring crucial stories often missing in the mainstream media. At a time when foreign policy has become a critical focus, The Foreign Desk sheds light on important developments around the world and here at home without partisanship, concentrating on the issues that concern all Americans—national security, counterterrorism and U.S.

07/14/2025

Understanding the regime's drive for nuclear weapons is key. It is important for the Western world to understand that for as long as this regime is in power, it will pursue weapons and support terrorism as means of self-preservation.

07/03/2025

This week 🗞️

07/02/2025

We reflect on the historic Abraham Accords signing at the White House. Witnessing the potential of peace in the Middle East, we explore the path forward, discussing future alliances and the pivotal role of the Iranian people in achieving lasting peace.

06/11/2025

Riots 🚨 🇺🇸 Here’s what you need to know ☝️

06/07/2025

5 stories you need to know this week!

05/21/2025

This deal repays US taxpayers for Ukraine war subsidies. We discuss if it's a step towards peace, creating a buffer between Russia & Ukraine. No more blank checks!

05/19/2025

Prosperity? Yes. Influence Campaigns? No. From Russia to Iran to Qatar, we have active campaigns here on US soil. We discuss lobbyists pushing narratives against US & Iranian people's interests. Give elements chance at prosperity, but hold them responsible for security.

03/16/2025

After nine years under Justin Trudeau, Canada has selected a new Prime Minister: former central banker Mark Carney.

Carney has never held elected office, but became the overwhelming favorite to replace former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after Trudeau announced his resignation in January. Carney cruised to an easy victory with 86% of the vote from Liberal Party members.

Carney takes office at a precarious time for Canada.

Read more about the challenges Mr. Carney will face, including a looming trade war with the U.S., at the link in our bio.

03/14/2025

On Tuesday, Ukraine agreed to a 30-day temporary ceasefire deal proposed by the Trump administration. If Russia also accepts the American proposal, Russia and Ukraine would stop all fighting for 30 days and immediately begin negotiations over a permanent agreement to end the war.

After announcing the agreement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it is now on Russia to accept the proposal and allow the truce to begin.

“We will take this offer now to the Russians and we hope that they’ll say ‘yes,’” Sec. Rubio said. “The ball is now in their court.”

Read more about the ceasefire proposal at the link in our bio.

03/11/2025

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump threatened to impose 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had instructed the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to raise the impending tariffs to 50% and called Canada “ONE OF THE HIGHEST TARIFFING NATIONS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.”

Trump’s announcement came a day after Ontario’s premier Doug Ford increased electricity prices for 1.5 million Americans by 25%. Ontario provides electricity to New York, Michigan, and Minnesota.

Read more about the fallout from the burdening trade war at the link in our bio.

03/03/2025

The first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas expired on Saturday without a clear path forward for negotiations.

In the original ceasefire agreement, Israel and Hamas were supposed to begin negotiations on a second phase a month ago. The second phase would have Hamas release dozens of hostages in exchange for Israel pulling out entirely from Gaza and establishing a permanent ceasefire.

But on Sunday, Israel announced a new ceasefire proposal.

Read more about the new ceasefire proposal at the link in our bio.

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