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.
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Belarus frees 123 prisoners, including Nobel laureate
Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski and leading opposition figure Maria Kalesnikava are among 123 prisoners released by Belarus after talks with the US.
Israel targets senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike
A senior Hamas leader thought to have been behind the October 2023 attacks on Israel may have been killed in a strike on a car in Gaza City.
Russia attacks Ukraine ports, damaging Turkish vessels
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia's latest attack shows it wants to continue the war "precisely to destroy normal life in Ukraine:.
US-Venezuela tensions rise following tanker seizure
The US military presence in the Caribbean has grown as Donald Trump in recent weeks has discussed potential military intervention in Venezuela.
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.
Displaced Gazans face floods, urgent supplies blocked
With heavy rains causing extensive flooding and emergency supplies blocked at the border, displaced Gazans are facing unsafe conditions and risk of disease.
Seized tanker heads to US for ‘oil confiscation’
The Justice Department obtained a warrant for the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela because it had been known for "sanctioned oil," the White House says.
Military air strike kills 30, injures 70 in Myanmar
Dozens have been killed after an air strike from Myanmar's military hit a hospital in western Rakhine state.
Thai PM to ‘update’ Trump on fighting with Cambodia
President Donald Trump will talk to Thailand's leader about stopping days of clashes with Cambodia, but it's unclear he'll be able to secure another ceasefire.
Plan vows free economic zone if Donbas ceded: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the United States has suggested creating a "free economic zone" in Donbas that would be demilitarised.
Zelenskiy to hold talks with 30 countries on peace deal
President Donald Trump's demand for a swift settlement of the war in Ukraine has leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy scrambling to talk to dozens of Kyiv's supporters.
Machado vows to bring Nobel back to Venezuela
Maria Corina Machado defied at travel ban to pick up her Nobel Peace Prize, and the opposition leader is vowing to eventually take the award back to Venezuela.
Thailand and Cambodia keep fighting before Trump calls
Clashes on the Thai-Cambodian border continue for a fourth day as the countries await calls from President Donald Trump, who says he can again end the fighting.
Europeans discuss Ukraine with Trump at ‘critical’ time
French President Emmanuel Macron says he has held a 40-minute call with US President Donald Trump on Ukraine along with the leaders of the UK and France.
Democracies must fight for freedom, Nobel laureate says
"If we want democracy, we must be prepared to fight for freedom," Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado's daughter has told an audience in Oslo.
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.
Zelenskiy says ‘refined’ peace plan to be sent to US
Kyiv has pushed back on a US-backed peace plan proposed last month that was widely seen as favourable to Moscow.
Trump vows call to stop renewed Thai-Cambodia fighting
Thailand and Cambodia are blaming each other for clashes that have shattered their ceasefire, a US-brokered deal President Donald Trump has promised to save.
Thailand and Cambodia fighting spreads along border
Cambodia's Hun Sen has vowed to defend territory against Thailand as renewed fighting along the countries' border tests a fragile ceasefire.
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.
Israeli police raid UN refugee agency compound
The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency is angry that Israeli police have raided its headquarters in East Jerusalem.
Fighting erupts along disputed Thailand Cambodia border
Casualties have been reported in renewed fighting along the disputed border between Thailand and Cambodia with each accusing the other of breaching a ceasefire.
Ukrainian leader meets European allies after US talks
European allies are working to ensure any Ukraine ceasefire is backed by solid security guarantees to deter Russia from further aggression.
Israeli PM says second phase of Gaza Strip plan ‘close’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a meeting with the US president will focus on peace and an end to Hamas' rule in the Gaza Strip.
Chinese jets directed radar at Japanese planes
Japan has lodged a protest over a "regrettable" incident where Chinese fighter jets directed their radar at Japanese aircraft over international waters.
Russian strike on Ukrainian city cuts off utilities
Russia has intensified its strikes on Ukraine's power, heating and water infrastructure, hitting the city of Kremenchuk and cutting power and water supplies.
Gaza Strip talks at a critical moment, Qatari PM says
Qatar's prime minister says the Gaza Strip talks have reached a critical moment, with the remains of one Israeli hostage still held by militants.
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.
Ukraine wants ‘real peace, not appeasement’ with Russia
Ukraine's foreign minister has pledged his nation will "use every opportunity to try to end this war".
Man charged with planting bombs before US Capitol riot
Nearly five years after the January 6 riots that shook the US Capitol, a man has been charged on suspicion of planting pipe bombs across Washington.