Kremlin says Putin and Trump will meet soon
Donald Trump has threatened new sanctions against Russia and countries that buy its exports from Friday unless Putin agrees to end the 3.5-year conflict.
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Ukraine demands seat at planned Trump-Putin war summit
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has dismissed the planned summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, warning any peace deal excluding Ukraine would be useless.
Israel faces growing calls to scrap Gaza offensive plan
International condemnation is growing over Israel's plan for a military takeover of Gaza City ahead of an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting.
Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at oil depot in Russia
An oil depot in the Russian city of Sochi is ablaze after a Ukrainian drone attack, which temporarily halted flights at Sochi's airport.
US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks, bringing team home
Trump envoy says the US is cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks and bringing home its negotiating team from Qatar.
Netanyahu, Trump appear to abandon Gaza ceasefire talks
Remarks from Benjamin Netanyahu Donald Trump appear to leave little to no room, at least in the short term, to resume negotiations for a Mideast ceasefire.
Israel announces pauses in Gaza to allow aid for hungry
Israel's military says airdrops of aid have begun in Gaza, and humanitarian corridors will be established for United Nations convoys.
Thai-Cambodia shelling ongoing despite Trump truce call
Attacks have been reported around border areas of Thailand and Cambodia despite US President Donald Trump's intervention and calls for a ceasefire.
Russia says it has captured two villages in Ukraine
Russia's Defence Ministry says its troops have taken control of a village in the Dnipropetrovsk region after advancing into the area in June.
Gaza baby starves to death weighing less than when born
The latest child to starve to death in Gaza weighed less than when she was born.
Russia’s Navy Day scaled-down after Ukraine attack
Russia has scaled down its Navy Day celebrations due to security concerns from ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks.
Australia resists US push to declare future war role
Australia is standing firm against US pressure to declare what part it could play in a broader conflict against the backdrop of a key trip to China.
Trump confirms weapon shipments to help Ukraine defence
Ukraine will receive more US weapons shipments, President Donald Trump confirms as Kyiv looks to improve its cities' defence against aerial attacks.
Netanyahu meets Trump as Israel, Hamas talk ceasefire
The US has scheduled talks with Iran and seen co-operation on helping Palestinians, President Donald Trump has said while hosting Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has not committed to upcoming peace talks with Russia, accusing Moscow of withholding its proposals.
Chaos at Israeli-backed food distribution site in Gaza
A Palestinian man described "15 minutes of terror" as he waited for food at a new distribution site run by a US and Israeli-backed foundation.
Arms supplies to Israel to be re-evaluated: Germany
Germany has flagged a possible rethink on sending German arms to Israel, in light of the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Two dead in Russian attacks on Ukraine, talks uncertain
Russia's drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have killed at least two people, including a nine-year-old girl.
Hamas seeks amendments to US ceasefire proposal
Hamas has sought amendments to the latest ceasefire proposal for Gaza, which the US has dubbed unacceptable.
Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza
More than 30 people have been killed in Gaza by an Israeli attack near an aid distribution point run by a private US-based group, local authorities say.
No signs Russia switching on Ukraine nuclear plant soon
Inspectors from the UN nuclear watchdog have not seen signs of Russia moving to immediately restart the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Israel accepts new ceasefire plan, Hamas mulls details
Israel has accepted a new US proposal for a temporary ceasefire while Hamas says the plan's details are being discussed.
Dozens killed in strikes as war grinds on in Gaza
More than 30 people killed in an Israeli strike on a school turned shelter are among the latest casualties of the war in Gaza where aid groups warn of famine.
Trump says Putin ‘gone crazy’ with bombings of Ukraine
Donald Trump says he's "not happy" with Vladimir Putin and might impose more sanctions on Russia in response to the ongoing deadly bombing attacks on Ukraine.
European leaders and Ukraine press for 30-day ceasefire
Ukraine and its allies are pushing for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as European leaders visit Kyiv to show unity after Vladimir Putin's parade in Moscow.
India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire
India and Pakistan have confirmed a ceasefire deal after US-led talks to end their most serious confrontation in decades.
Israel’s plans for aid supply will endanger lives: UN
Aid agencies warn that plans presented by Israel to control aid distribution in Gaza will only increase suffering and death in the Palestinian territory.
India, Pakistan militaries to talk as ceasefire holds
After days of heavy firefights, calm has returned to India and Pakistan's borders as the neighbours' military chiefs meet to discuss their next steps.
Zelenskiy flags that he will meet Putin in Turkey
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has agreed to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Turkey for direct talks.
Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire
Hamas is promising to release an American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza within hours, but Israel still intends to ramp up its offensive in Gaza.
Over 200 clashes with Russian forces in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is calling on Kyiv's allies to up the pressure on Moscow to achieve a ceasefire.