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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Israel IDs remains, leaving one last hostage in Gaza
Israel has identified the remains of a returned hostage as a Thai worker, meaning one last hostage is to be returned from Gaza under the agreement with Hamas.
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.
Anti-Hamas Gazan clansman reported killed
The death of a Bedouin clan leader based in Israeli-held Rafah may hamper Israeli efforts against Hamas.
Israel clears for Eurovision, prompts multiple boycotts
Several European countries have pulled out of competing in Eurovision 2026 after Israel was cleared to enter.
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.
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".
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.
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.