PM Narendra Modi skipped key global summits recently: Strategy, symbolism or scheduling?

NY mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani welcomed the Gaza ceasefire as a "glimmer of hope" but called for ending Israeli "occupation and apartheid." He urged changes in U.S. policy on Gaza, while his allies at DSA criticized the ceasefire and condemned Israeli actions as “genocide.”

'Our tax dollars have funded a genocide': Zohran Mamdani reacts to Gaza ceasefire, condemns Israel and US admin's actions

US President Donald Trump, while addressing the Gaza peace summit in Egypt, referred to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as beautiful, a remark he acknowledged could be seen as sexist. 

'You look great, but stop smoking': Erdogan suggests Italian PM Meloni. Watch the viral clip

From Donald Trump calling Italian PM Meloni a ‘beautiful woman’ to former Finnish PM Marin being slammed for partying, global politics has a long history of casual sexism. WION’s Akul Baiju examines this ecosystem of misogyny.

Not just a ‘beautiful’ face: Global polity has a big sexism problem

Donald Trump tells fellow leaders, he is “the only one that matters” at the Gaza peace summit, while praising fellow right Right Wing leader, Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

"I’m the only one that matters"- Trump tells all world leaders

Trump awkwardly ignores Egyptian President el-Sisi’s handshake, fueling tensions ahead of political fallout and retaliation.

WATCH | Awkward moment: Did Trump snub Egyptian President el-Sisi's handshake?

The Egypt summit, led by Trump, focused on ceasefire and aid but avoided explicity mention of Palestinian statehood and Hamas disarmament. The core issues are thus left for future. What was the language of the summit texts?

Gaza 'Trump peace summit' in Egypt a circus or mere show? No commitments on Palestine statehood or Hamas disarmament leaves key questions unsolved

At the Gaza peace summit in Egypt, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, praising his role in halting India-Pakistan tensions and achieving a Gaza ceasefire. World leaders hailed Trump, calling it a historic day for Middle East peace.

'Most wonderful candidate...stopped India-Pak war': At Gaza Summit, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif 'nominates' Trump for Nobel Peace Prize again

While addressing the crowd after signing the peace agreement, Trump said this is the day people around the world have been praying for. At long last we have peace in the Middle East.