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Putin meets UAE president ahead of Ukraine settlement talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Kremlin on Thursday for high-level discussions timed strategically before the next round of Ukraine peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi. The United Arab Emirates has solidified its role as a pivotal neutral mediator......

Israel warns of renewed conflict as Gaza truce faces challenges

Israel has issued a stern warning to resume military action in Gaza if Hamas fails to uphold the terms of a fragile US-brokered ceasefire. The ceasefire, which began earlier this week, facilitated the exchange of hostages and prisoners but now faces new obstacles. Hostage exchanges and rising tensions Israel’s......

Cécile Kohler’s sister remains cautious despite hope for release in Iran

Paris – The family of Cécile Kohler, a 40-year-old French teacher imprisoned in Iran since May 2022, expressed cautious optimism on Thursday after French President Emmanuel Macron spoke of a “solid prospect” for the release of French detainees in the country. Kohler and her......

Netanyahu explores alternatives with U.S. to recover hostages in Gaza

Israel and the United States are exploring new strategies to secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The announcement follows a breakdown in ongoing negotiations mediated by Qatar and Egypt. Netanyahu stated, “Together......

Intensified strikes and prisoner swaps mark day 1,186 of Russia-Ukraine war

As of Sunday, May 25, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has reached its 1,186th day, marked by deadly attacks and significant diplomatic moves. In a widespread overnight offensive, Russian forces launched strikes on Kyiv and nearby areas, killing at least four people and injuring 16 others, including......

Russia-Ukraine conflict key developments on day 1184

On Friday, May 23, intense military actions continued between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian drones caused significant disruptions to air traffic near Moscow, grounding flights at major airports after 35 drones targeting the city were shot down, according to the Russian Ministry of Defence. Overall, 46......

Trump plans calls with Russian and Ukrainian leaders following Turkey talks

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he intends to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday, after recent negotiations in Turkey. These talks marked the first direct meeting between the two sides since Russia launched a full-scale......

YPG and Syrian government negotiate significant prisoner exchange

In a recent agreement between the YPG, the Syrian government's new administration, and the PKK, nearly 100 individuals detained by the YPG in Aleppo were released on April 3, 2025. In return, the Syrian regime freed 97 members of the PKK/YPG. The exchange occurred at the Layramoun Junction in Aleppo......

Gaza ceasefire under strain as US diplomat pushes controversial plan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Sunday, seeking to bolster a fragile Gaza ceasefire amid ongoing tensions and controversy over the US-backed plan for the region. Rubio’s visit, his first to the Middle East as Washington’s......