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Russia and Ukraine Resume Peace Talks Despite Rising Tensions

Russian and Ukrainian officials are set to meet in Istanbul for their second direct peace talks since 2022, despite persistent hostilities and no clear path to a resolution. The meeting comes just a day after Ukraine launched strikes on Russian nuclear-capable bombers, escalating tensions. Both delegations......

China rejects US accusations of violating Geneva tariff agreement

China has strongly denied allegations from the United States that it breached a recent tariff agreement, signaling renewed tension between the two economic giants. The dispute comes after both countries agreed last month in Geneva to reduce high tariffs on each other over a 90-day period. However, US......

Firebomb attack injures eight at Colorado vigil for Israeli hostages

A violent incident in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday left eight people injured after a man threw firebombs at a crowd attending a peaceful demonstration in support of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. The suspect, identified as 45-year-old Mohamed Soliman, reportedly shouted "Free Palestine" before......

Train bridge explosions kill seven in western Russia near Ukraine border

At least seven people were killed and 30 others injured after two separate bridge collapses caused train derailments in western Russia near the Ukrainian border, according to local authorities. The first incident occurred late Saturday night in Russia’s Bryansk region, where a bridge gave way......

UN Honors Moroccan Peacekeeper Fallen in Service of Peace

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, paid tribute to a fallen peacekeeper from the Royal Armed Forces of Morocco during the annual ceremony honoring UN personnel who lost their lives in peacekeeping missions. The event was attended by Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the......

Russia-Ukraine war escalates with new attacks and tensions in Europe

A train derailment in Russia’s Bryansk region, near the Ukrainian border, resulted in seven fatalities and 30 injuries. According to Moscow Railway, the incident was caused by unlawful interference in transport operations. Ukraine’s military has not commented on the event. Meanwhile, Russian......

US credibility at stake over possible sanctions against Russia says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron declared that the potential decision by the United States to impose sanctions on Russia, should it continue to reject a ceasefire in Ukraine, represents a major “test of credibility” for Washington. Speaking during a press conference in Singapore on May 30......

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Key Developments Day 1,191

Russia announced on Thursday the capture of three Ukrainian villages—Stroivka in Kharkiv, and Shevchenko Pershe and Hnativka near Pokrovsk in Donetsk. Meanwhile, Ukraine reported widespread attacks overnight, including 90 drones and artillery strikes that killed at least seven civilians across......

Hamas rejects US ceasefire proposal over Gaza war conditions

A ceasefire proposal brokered by the administration of former US President Donald Trump is under review by Hamas, though the Palestinian group says it fails to address the core issues driving the conflict in Gaza. According to Hamas officials, the current version of the plan would only prolong the humanitarian......

Israel announces 22 new settlements in the West Bank

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced on Thursday the establishment of 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank a move he described as "historic." However, this decision is likely to deepen existing tensions between Israel and parts of the international community. Smotrich,......

China deepens ties with Pacific Island nations through high-level summit

China is hosting a significant diplomatic summit with 11 Pacific Island nations as part of its strategy to strengthen regional relations and promote what it describes as a "closer community with a shared future." Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is leading the talks in Xiamen, joined by Kiribati’s......

UN and NGOs condemn US-Israel aid initiative after fatal incident in Gaza

At least three Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in Rafah, Gaza, after Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution site managed by a US- and Israel-backed organization, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). The incident has drawn sharp criticism from the United Nations and international......

Syria and Israel hold direct security talks amid shifting regional dynamics

In a surprising diplomatic shift, Israel and Syria have recently initiated direct talks, meeting face-to-face to address mutual security concerns and de-escalate conflict in the border region. According to five sources familiar with the situation, these meetings mark the first open interaction between......