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.
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Pope wraps Lebanon visit with prayer at port blast site
Pope Leo has paid his respects to the victims of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, offering a silent prayer at the site on the last day of his trip to Lebanon.
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.
Hamas hands over one of two last hostage bodies in Gaza
The Israeli government says it has received what are thought to be some of the last hostage remains from militants in the Gaza Strip.
Pope urges Middle East to reject ‘horror of war’
Pope Leo XIV has issued a "heartfelt appeal" for peace in Lebanon, regretting that he could not visit the country's south because of "a state of conflict".
Israel says remains Hamas handed over aren’t of hostage
The remains Hamas handed over to Israel don't belong to either of the last two hostages left in Gaza, the Israeli government says.
Five killed as Israel launches strikes in Gaza: report
Israel says it launched an air strike in southern Gaza in retaliation for an attack by militants earlier in the day.
‘More than rhetoric’: $95m boost to support Ukraine
Australia's "unwavering" support of Ukraine has been reinforced with a $95 million support package to help the nation defend itself against Russia's invasion.
Next steps for Ukraine talks unclear, Trump says
The White House says US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will meet with Ukrainian officials in Miami.
Trump invites Israel PM Netanyahu to White House
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have discussed disarming Hamas and demilitarising Gaza.
Zelenskiy says Ukraine ready to advance peace plan
Officials have been trying to narrow the gap between Ukraine and the US over President Donald Trump's plan to end Europe's deadliest conflict since WWII.
Israel receives remains of hostage as Egypt hosts talks
Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip have handed over another body to the Red Cross, which was then passed on to Israeli authorities.
Israel has handed over more Palestinian bodies in swap
Hamas has released the remains of two hostages and Israel handed over 15 more Palestinian bodies, as the first phase of the ceasefire nears a conclusion.
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.
Israel launches army operation in northern West Bank
Israeli forces are encircling the West Bank city of Tubas city and establishing positions across several neighbourhoods, local officials say.
Ukrainian NATO membership would be unacceptable: Russia
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says NATO's attempts to draw Ukraine into the military alliance would be unacceptable.
General sworn in as Guinea-Bissau leader
Major-General Horta Inta-a has been sworn in as the president of Guinea-Bissau to oversee a one-year transition period after the military seized power.
Pair shot after appearing to surrender in West Bank
Two men shown on TV footage attempting to surrender to Israeli soldiers in the West Bank were instead shot, the vision shows.
Israel kills 13 in southern Syria raid
Israel's raid on a Syrian village that saw 13 people shot dead has fueled concerns that unrest could spill over and undermine the fragile truce in Gaza.
Ukraine peace negotiator quits after anti-graft raid
Hours after his house was searched as part of a probe into high-level graft, Ukraine chief of staff Andriy Yermak has resigned.
Diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine war gain momentum
US officials are meeting with their Ukrainian counterparts for more talks on the Trump administration's peace plan as Russian airstrikes continue unabated.
Palestinian death toll surpasses 70,000
Gaza's Health Ministry has announced a grim new death toll in the conflict with Israel, as two more children are killed in an Israeli drone strike.
‘Good chance’ of Ukraine peace deal, Trump
US and Ukrainian officials have wrapped up high-level negotiations as Donald Trump talks up the chance a deal can be struck to bring peace to war-torn Ukraine.
Zelenskiy says ‘tough issues’ remain, meets Macron
Tough issues have yet to be resolved after US-Ukrainian talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as a US envoy prepares to visit Russia.
Neo-Nazi taken into detention and awaiting deportation
A South African man who attended a neo-Nazi rally in Australia is being compared to a guest who turns up just to wreck the place, with his visa torn up.
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.
Israel cheers UN adopting Gaza plan, Hamas rejects it
The UN's acceptance of the Trump administration's plan for Gaza has been praised by Israel, while Hamas says it doesn't meet Palestinians' demands.
Ukraine’s military says it struck Russia with ATACMS
ATACMS missiles have been fired at Russian territory in a "significant development," Ukraine's military general staff says.
Targeted laws to stamp out obnoxious ‘part-time Nazis’
Neo-Nazis could face jail time or thousands of dollars in fines under laws rapidly drafted after a shocking fascist rally outside a state parliament.
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.