Russia attacks Ukraine before Zelenskiy Trump meeting
Kyiv has been bombarded by Russian missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine's leader meeting with US President Donald Trump to work out a peace plan.
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Nigeria averts unilateral US action after air strike
President Donald Trump says the US launched a "deadly" strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria.
Thailand and Cambodia halt border clash with ceasefire
Border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has halted with the signing of a ceasefire agreement after 20 days of fierce exchanges.
Hundreds mourn in Syria after deadly mosque bombing
Hundreds of mourners have gathered outside a mosque in Homs, Syria, after a bombing killed eight people and wounded 18.
Zelenskiy, Trump prepare for Ukraine talks in Florida
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he plans to discuss the fate of eastern Ukraine's contested Donbas region during his meeting at Donald Trump's Florida residence.
Wintry, wet Gaza awaits ceasefire progress
As thousands of displaced people prepared threadbare tents for another round of winter rain, Gazans await news of the second stage of the ceasefire.
Three dead in Syrian mosque bombing protests
Clashes have erupted on Syria's coast between Alawite protesters from the Alawite religious minority and counter-protesters.
Putin, Trump don’t back EU-Ukraine peace plan: Kremlin
Presidents Trump and Putin discussed the Ukraine-EU ceasefire plan over the phone just before Ukraine President Zelenskiy arrived in Florida for talks.
Netanyahu heads for US talks, rain floods Gaza camps
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Florida for talks with US President Donald Trump to discuss the next steps of the ceasefire.
US, Ukraine ‘getting a lot closer’ on peace deal: Trump
US President Donald Trump says a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine is "very close" after holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
China launches live-fire war games around Taiwan
Taiwan is vowing to "defend democracy" as is condemns Chinese war games around the island that include live-fire drills.
US offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee: Zelenskiy
A proposed peace plan would give Ukraine 15 years of US security guarantees against Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says after meeting Donald Trump.
Trump warns Iran of more strikes after Netanyahu talks
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran against reconstituting its nuclear program following talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida.
Aid workers find little life in Sudan’s al-Fashir
Few people remain in the Sudan city of al-Fashir after it was seized in a bloody takeover by paramilitary force the Rapid Support Forces.
Russia says Kyiv targets Putin home, peace hopes dented
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have been dented by Moscow's claims President Vladimir Putin's residence was targeted by Kyiv drones.
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over weapons from UAE
Saudi Arabia has warned Abu Dhabi against backing separatists in Yemen, hours after bombing a Yemeni port over a weapons shipment that arrived from the UAE.
Russia to toughen stance after accusing Kyiv of attack
The Kremlin accuses Ukraine of trying to wreck talks by attacking a Putin residence, a claim Kyiv dismisses as a lie that aims to justify more Russian attacks.
UAE to withdraw forces from Yemen as tensions rise
The United Arab Emirates will withdraw its forces from Yemen after a Saudi-led coalition air strike ramped up tensions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.
Israel to halt operation of some Gaza aid organisations
Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian organisations for failing to meet its new rules to vet international organisations working in Gaza.
Zelenskiy discusses US troops in Ukraine with Trump
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he is committed peace and he and European leaders were ready to sit down with President Vladimir Putin in any format.
US strikes another suspected drug vessel in Pacific
The US military says it has conducted another strike against a boat it said was smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person.
US and Ukraine reach common ground in latest peace plan
Moscow is expected to respond to a 20-point plan to end the war put forward after Ukraine reached a consensus with the US on several critical issues.
Pope calls for worldwide ceasefire at Christmas
Pope Leo XIV has urged a day of peace around the world during the Christmas period.
Israel says it will respond to Hamas truce ‘violation’
Israel will retaliate after a military officer was wounded by a blast in the south of the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.
Zelenskiy backs demilitarised zone in east Ukraine idea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has unveiled a 20-point plan to end Russia's war against his country, with demilitarised zones a possibility.
Kyiv welcomes EU loan despite no deal on Russian assets
The EU will lend Ukraine $160 billion to help it continue fighting, a move welcomed by Kyiv even though it wanted the money to come from frozen Russian assets.
Gaza no longer in famine but many still face starvation
By April, the number of people experiencing catastrophic conditions in Gaza may fall from 100,000 to 1900 - unless hostilities renew.
Russian missiles attack port near Ukraine’s Odesa
At least seven people have been killed in Russia's latest attack on Ukraine, this time in the Black Sea port of Odesa.
US, Russian officials meet for more Ukraine talks
US and Russian negotiators will continue "constructive" weekend talks aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine after nearly four years of unrelenting war.
Turkey, Hamas ‘discuss second phase’ of Gaza Strip plan
Delegates from several countries have held talks to prepare the next steps of a ceasefire plan for the Gaza Strip, officials and media reports say.
Venezuela condemns US oil tanker seizure as ‘piracy’
The US has seized another oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, days after Donald Trump announced a blockade of tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.