The Alaska Summit: An analysis of realpolitik, symbols, and a crisis of legitimacy

Trump, Zelenskyy and EU leaders stressed the importance of upcoming peace talks in Alaska

U.S. President Donald Trump has described the virtual call with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "very friendly" and expressed hope for a follow-up trilateral meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy if the first summit goes well.

U.S., Russia plan truce to cement Putin’s Ukraine gains — Bloomberg

According to Bloomberg News, the United States and Russia are working toward an agreement aimed at halting the war in Ukraine by formalising Russia’s occupation of territories seized during its invasion.

Rubio: U.S. gains clearer Insight into Russia’s conditions for ending war in Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Washington now has a clearer picture of the conditions under which Russia may be willing to end its war in Ukraine.

Cambodia and Thailand begin talks in Malaysia amid fragile ceasefire

Preliminary discussions between Thai and Cambodian defence officials began on Monday in Malaysia, setting the stage for a high-level ministerial meeting scheduled for Thursday, as a fragile ceasefire continues to hold following last week's border clashes.

Thailand-Cambodia border calm despite delay in military talks

Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have eased after a ceasefire ended five days of deadly border clashes, but military talks remain delayed and Bangkok plans to report violations to the U.S. and China.

Thailand and Cambodia to hold ceasefire talks after days of deadly border clashes

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to meet for ceasefire talks after days of deadly border fighting that has killed more than a dozen people and forced over 150,000 civilians to flee.

Cambodia urges immediate ceasefire with Thailand, AFP reports

Cambodia has called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire with Thailand as border clashes between the two Southeast Asian neighbors escalated for a second consecutive day, AFP reports.

M23 threatens to suspend ceasefire if Congo misses prisoner release deadline

M23 rebels threaten to suspend ceasefire efforts if Kinshasa fails to release prisoners by Sunday, accusing the Congolese government of blocking peace.

Malaysia urges Thai-Cambodian ceasefire amid rising border tensions

Malaysia has urged Thailand and Cambodia to agree to an immediate ceasefire after fresh border clashes. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as incoming ASEAN Chair, welcomed both sides' openness to dialogue and offered Malaysia's support for a diplomatic resolution.

Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes after peace talks

Ukraine and Russia have both attacked targets on each other's territory on Thursday after brief direct talks between the two sides failed to make any progress on steps to end nearly three-and-a-half years of war.

U.S. and Israel withdraw teams from ceasefire talks after Hamas response

The United States and Israel have temporarily withdrawn their negotiating teams from the Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar, following Hamas’s latest response to a proposal brokered by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar.

Zelenskyy offers Russia new round of peace talks next week

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Russia to hold fresh peace talks next week, calling for urgent progress toward a ceasefire.

Syria declares ceasefire as U.S. mediates Israel-Syria truce

A fragile ceasefire has been declared in southern Syria’s Suwayda province on Saturday, following intense fighting that left hundreds dead.

Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire, says U.S. ambassador to Türkiye

The U.S. ambassador to Türkiye says Israel and Syria have reached a ceasefire deal supported by Türkiye, Jordan, and regional actors after cross-border strikes this week heightened tensions.

Hamas seeks ceasefire guarantees as scores more are killed in Gaza

Hamas is seeking firm assurances that a new U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal will ultimately bring the Gaza conflict to an end, a source close to the group said on Thursday, as Israeli airstrikes continued across the territory, killing at least 59 people, according to local health officials.

Iran enacts law suspending cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has officially suspended Tehran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), following a parliamentary law amid escalating tensions with the United Nations nuclear watchdog after recent military clashes with Israel and the U.S.

China urges citizens to avoid travel to Iran despite ceasefire

China has again warned its citizens against travelling to Iran due to ongoing security concerns, despite a ceasefire between Tehran and Israel.

Damaged unit at Iran’s South Pars gas field restored after Israeli strike

A key unit at Iran’s South Pars gas field, damaged during Israel’s first strike on the country’s energy infrastructure, has resumed operations just 10 days after the attack.

U.S. envoy calls Iran talks 'promising' following ceasefire

U.S. and Iranian officials have engaged in dialogue amid recent regional tensions, with Washington expressing cautious optimism about the outcome.

Pakistan expresses solidarity with Qatar and Saudi Arabia after Iran strike

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has voiced strong support for Qatar and Saudi Arabia following Iran’s missile strike on a U.S. airbase in Qatar. The gesture comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East and a declared ceasefire by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Israel agrees ceasefire after 'eliminating Iran's nuclear and missile threat'

The Israeli government announced that it agreed to the ceasefire after successfully meeting its military objectives in Iran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal for ceasefire with Iran.

Trump says Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed a ceasefire between Israel and Iran is now in effect, urging both sides not to violate it. This came just hours after Iran launched multiple missile attacks, killing four people in the Israeli city of Beersheba.

Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran and Israel have agreed to a complete ceasefire "that will end the 12-day war between the two countries."