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Hamas accepts ceasefire as Israeli far-right resists truce proposal

Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal brokered by Qatar and Egypt, offering a 60-day truce in Gaza amid mounting international and domestic pressure on Israel. The plan, announced Monday, aims to pause military operations, facilitate humanitarian aid, and exchange hostages to pave the way for permanent......

Macron calls for tougher sanctions on Russia if Ukraine peace talks fail

French President Emmanuel Macron has stressed the need to intensify sanctions against Russia if ongoing negotiations to resolve the Ukraine conflict collapse. Speaking after a high-level meeting at the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and European......

Trump warns Putin of severe consequences over Alaska summit on Ukraine ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has issued a stern ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of their high-stakes summit in Anchorage, Alaska, warning of "very severe consequences" if Moscow refuses to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. The meeting, set for Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson,......

US and China extend tariff truce, averting trade escalation

The United States and China have agreed to extend their tariff truce for an additional 90 days, preventing a sharp rise in duties that risked further straining trade relations between the two economic superpowers. US President Donald Trump announced the decision on Monday, revealing an executive order......

Lukashenko's backchannel diplomacy: The Belarusian leader's role in U.S.-Russia talks

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has emerged as a controversial intermediary in backchannel negotiations between Russia and the United States, offering to facilitate peace talks amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. While positioning himself as a "Putin whisperer," Lukashenko has sought......

Geneva talks spark renewed momentum for global treaty on plastic pollution

Delegates from around the world have gathered in Geneva for a critical round of United Nations-led negotiations aimed at crafting a legally binding treaty to combat plastic pollution. Hosted by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the discussions represent a major attempt to overcome the divisions that......

Boeing workers strike after rejecting contract offer

More than 3,200 union workers responsible for assembling Boeing fighter jets in the St. Louis area and Illinois initiated a strike on Monday after rejecting a revised contract proposal. This marks the second rejection in just over a week. Boeing's response and contingency measures Boeing Defense......

US envoy seeks Gaza ceasefire amid mounting humanitarian crisis

US special envoy Steve Witkoff has held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and revive stalled ceasefire negotiations. The discussions come amid growing international pressure on Israel over the destruction in Gaza and restrictions on humanitarian......

Cambodia and Thailand reach ceasefire to end deadly border conflict

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, marking a critical step toward resolving a violent border conflict that has escalated in recent weeks. The ceasefire, announced at peace negotiations in Malaysia on Monday, will take effect at midnight local time. Malaysian......