Hamas and Israel are holding indirect peace talks in Egypt’s Sharm El Sheikh to discuss a possible ceasefire in Gaza. Both sides exchanged lists of prisoners and hostages as part of the early steps. Hamas says it is showing a positive attitude in hopes of reaching a long-term agreement. However, the group insists that past […]
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Zelensky meets UK PM ahead of crucial Trump-Putin peace summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Thursday morning. The meeting comes one day before US President Donald Trump holds key peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Zelensky plans to align with allies and strengthen Ukraine’s stance ahead of the summit. The meeting will take […]
Thailand, Cambodia clash ahead of truce talks
Thailand and Cambodia are set to hold peace talks on Monday to resolve a fierce border conflict now in its fifth day. The dispute involves a handful of ancient temples located in contested territory along their shared border. The fighting has so far killed at least 35 people and forced more than 200,000 civilians to […]
Russia–Ukraine talks resume in Istanbul
Russia and Ukraine have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, aiming to end a war now in its fourth year. The negotiations come amid mounting international pressure, including a 50-day ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump for Russia to end hostilities or face new sanctions. Despite the high stakes, the Kremlin has warned against expecting quick […]
Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine-Russia talks this week
Ukraine and Russia will hold peace talks in Turkey on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced. These talks are the first in seven weeks and aim to revive stalled negotiations. Zelenskyy spoke after consulting Rustem Umerov, Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council secretary. Umerov led the previous rounds of talks and is preparing for a […]
Iran-Israel conflict grows as Geneva talks collapse and missiles fly
The conflict between Iran and Israel reached a dangerous new level on Saturday as both countries exchanged more missile strikes. An Iranian missile hit a building in central Israel, sparking a fire in Holon near Tel Aviv. Emergency teams responded quickly. Luckily, no one was physically hurt, though several people were treated for shock. Israel […]
Bilawal urges U.S. to help prevent war with India, calls for peace talks
Former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with senior officials of the Trump administration in Washington. He presented Pakistan’s concerns about Indian aggression and praised the U.S. for helping achieve a recent ceasefire. During the meeting with Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker, Bilawal thanked President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for […]
No breakthrough in Ukraine talks as Russia rejects ceasefire
Russia has warned against expecting quick breakthroughs in peace talks with Ukraine, calling the situation “extremely complex” and full of “nuances.” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement Tuesday, a day after Moscow rejected Kyiv’s call for an unconditional ceasefire during negotiations held in Istanbul. Though the short talks saw both sides exchange memorandums and […]
Peace talks amid fire: Russia, Ukraine sit down after missile strikes
Istanbul: Russian and Ukrainian delegations gathered in Istanbul on Monday for a fresh round of peace talks, their second direct meeting since 2022, just a day after Ukraine launched one of its boldest strikes on Russian soil — targeting Moscow’s nuclear-capable bombers. The negotiations are being closely watched but come with low expectations, as both […]
Russia, Ukraine to hold first peace talks in 3 years amid Trump pressure
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to meet for direct peace talks in Istanbul for the first time in over three years. The meeting, held at Dolmabahce Palace, marks a rare moment of diplomacy in a war that has devastated Europe. Both sides face rising pressure from global leaders, especially former U.S. President Donald Trump, to […]