Critics accused Kissinger of war crimes and inflicting massive human suffering, but he always managed to defend his decisions, saying that everything he did was in America's best national interest.
Known for avoiding politics, the man from the Nile River state insists on only one army in the country. That has set up a clash with a rival leader known as Hemedti and a delay to civilian rule.
Yousaf's narrow victory over his rival owed much to his status as the SNP establishment's preferred candidate, but he will have his work cut out if he is to revive the SNP's flagging fortunes
Italy's new premier Giorgia Meloni has brought stability to Italy's turbulent politics which raises the prospect of her fulfilling a broader leadership role in European affairs
The Nobel Peace Prize is not yet in Donald Trump's trophy cabinet, but Barack Obama is a recipient, as were three other US presidents. By ending several wars, Trump hopes to join them.
Netanyahu will not let Hamas rule post-war Gaza. In parts of the Strip, his army seems to be digging in for what could be a longer stay from the 'day after' the war ends.