Trump ‘truce’ but Thailand won’t stop Cambodia fight
President Donald Trump claims Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a ceasefire, but Bangkok is adamant is won't stop fighting until it no longer feels under threat.
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Zelenskiy ditches NATO ambition ahead of peace talks
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine could relinquish its long-held ambition to join NATO as a safeguard against Russian attacks.
Zelenskiy drops NATO goal, US sees progress in talks
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has expressed willingness to drop Ukraine's NATO bid in exchange for Western security guarantees.
US offers Ukraine security guarantees, issues remain
US President Donald Trump says an agreement to end Russia's war on Ukraine is "closer than ever" after key leaders held talks in Berlin.
Ukraine can hold vote if security is ensured: Zelenskiy
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy insists Ukraine could go to the polls within months if the vote is safe, after Donald Trump questioned the country's democracy.
Ukraine to share revised peace plan with US: Zelenskiy
British, French and German leaders have met in London with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to tweak a US-draft plan to end Russia's war.
Russia will take all Ukraine’s Donbas, Putin says
Vladimir Putin considers talks with the US on ending the war in Ukraine "very useful", but insists Russia will keep its seized territory one way or the other.
US, Ukraine meeting ‘constructive’, further talks set
President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff held productive talks with Ukraine's senior negotiator Rustem Umerov in Miami, US officials say.
Witkoff and Kushner to meet Putin for Ukraine talks
President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is joining US envoy Steve Witkoff on a visit to Moscow for more talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
US talks on Ukraine ‘no closer to peace’: Russia
Russia and the United States did not clinch a compromise over peace in Ukraine, and peace is no closer, the Kremlin says.
US envoy to visit Moscow as Ukraine talks pick up speed
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff is visiting Russia for talks on the war in Ukraine, although the Kremlin says it still hasn't seen a Washington peace proposal.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to visit Turkey in bid to end war
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to go to Turkey in an attempt to revive talks with Russia on how to end the war in Ukraine.
US brass in Ukraine to try to revive peace talks
The US Army secretary and chief of staff are visiting Ukraine as Washington renews efforts to get Kyiv and Moscow to the negotiating table.
Europeans rebuff US plan to force Ukraine concessions
The US is pushing for Ukraine to accept a peace plan that includes giving up territory to Russia, but the EU warns "peace cannot be a capitulation".
US plan for Ukraine war would cede territory to Russia
Ukraine has received a new peace proposal from the United States that would require it to cede land controlled by Russia, according to a report.
Ukraine faces difficult choice on US plan, deadline set
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he will work with the United States on a peace plan to end the war with Russia but will not betray Ukraine's interests.
Ukraine, EU officials discuss Trump’s plan to end war
Ukraine is holding talks with high-ranking US and European officials in Switzerland regarding a 28-point peace plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents
The first heavy rainfall of the winter season has sent water cascading through the Muwasi tent camp in the Gaza Strip.
Hamas fighters holed up in Rafah ‘will not surrender’
Hamas's armed wing says fighters holed up in southern Gaza will not surrender to Israel, raising fears the month-old ceasefire could crumble.
Gaza ceasefire’s first phase winds down
President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the next stages of the fragile Gaza ceasefire.
Strikes on Ukraine kill six, Putin-Trump summit shelved
Russia has launched a widespread drone and missile attack across Ukraine a day after Donald Trump put his planned meeting with Vladimir Putin on hold.
Israel and Hamas trade blame over Gaza truce violations
The return of the bodies of all hostages remains a point of tension between Israel and Hamas as aid trucks roll into Gaza and a crossing prepares to reopen.
Putin’s Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO
Russian leader Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to EU and NATO member Hungary will be awkward for many of Ukraine's European allies.
Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage’s body
Israel has received the coffin of another missing hostage which was handed over to the Red Cross by Hamas.
Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles
Volodymyr Zelenskiy went to the White House looking for weapons to keep fighting Russia, but met a US president more intent on brokering a peace deal.
Palestinian-Aussie medico’s grave doubts for peace plan
Mohammed Mustafa, the Australian doctor who shared harrowing accounts of treating children in Gaza, doesn't believe the Trump-brokered peace plan will hold.
Israel marks attack anniversary as Gaza talks under way
Israelis are gathering to mourn two years since Hamas's deadly October 7 attack as talks continue in a bid to end the resulting devastating war in Gaza.
A divided Israel marks two years since October 7 attack
Israelis are mourning the dead and fearing for the remaining hostages as they mark two years since the Hamas' attack plunged the region into a devastating war.
Hostages free ‘soon’ after Gaza peace plan signoff
US President Donald Trump has announced on social media that Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the US-proposed Gaza peace deal.
Anxious wait as hopes rise Gaza ceasefire plan holds
Australians connected with the war between Israel and Hamas say they face a nervous pause to see if a delicate ceasefire can hold in the Middle East.
Joy in Israel and Gaza after ceasefire announced
Palestinians and the families of Israeli hostages have broken into wild celebrations after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza.