US and Iran Envoys Meet Pakistani PM as Negotiations Get Under Way
Senior Iranian and US delegations met Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif in Islamabad to begin negotiations to end the Middle East war.
North Korea, Belarus Sign ‘Friendship and Cooperation’ Treaty
North Korea and Belarus's strongmen leaders signed a "friendship and cooperation" treaty on Thursday, state media reported.
US Sends Iran a Plan to End War: Reports
The US sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war that would include strict limits on its nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
UN Arrives in East DR Congo Town to Prepare Ceasefire Mission
A team of UN peacekeepers arrived in the flashpoint eastern Democratic Republic of Congo town of Uvira to prepare the deployment of a ceasefire‑monitoring mission, the force said Tuesday.
UN Chief Defends Security Council as Bastion Against ‘Law of the Jungle’
UN chief Antonio Guterres defended the UN Security Council as the only body that can adopt binding decisions on peace and security in an increasingly lawless world.
Israel Objects to Line-Up of Trump Panel for Post-War Gaza
Israel objected to the line-up of a Gaza panel that will operate under Trump's Board of Peace, which oversees post-war governance in the Palestinian territory.
Thailand and Cambodia Agree to ‘Immediate’ Ceasefire: Joint Statement
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an "immediate" ceasefire, the two countries said in a joint statement issued by the Cambodian side, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes.
Trump Says His Plan to End Ukraine War Not Final Offer
Trump said that his plan to end the war in Ukraine was not his final offer, and that "one way or the other" he hoped the fighting would stop.
Trump Pushes Ukraine to Accept Plan Ahead of Nov 27 Deadline
Trump urged Ukraine to accept his plan aimed at ending the war with Russia by ceding territory, saying his counterpart in Kyiv will "have to like it."
M23, DR Congo Sign New Peace Roadmap in Doha
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia signed a new peace framework on Saturday in Qatar aimed at ending the fighting that has devastated eastern DRC.
Trump Urged Ukraine to Give Up Land in ‘Tense’ Talks: Kyiv Official
Just four days before tense presidential elections, an Ivory Coast court on Tuesday sentenced 32 people to three years in prison for participating in banned demonstrations this month.
Ceasefire Reached in Syria’s Aleppo After Deadly Flare-up: State Media
Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) agreed on a ceasefire in Aleppo, state media reported Tuesday, after tensions between the two sides escalated into bombardments on the northern city.
DR Congo, M23 Talks Resume in Doha: Qatar
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 militia have restarted peace talks in Doha, following reports of violence in the DRC's conflict-torn east.
Armenia to Meet With Azerbaijan, US in New Peace Bid
The leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the US will meet for a peace summit in Washington this month.
Kurdish PKK Fighters to Begin Disarming at Key Ceremony
PKK fighters were to begin laying down their weapons at a ceremony in Iraqi Kurdistan Friday, two months after the Kurdish rebels ended their decades-long armed struggle against the Turkish state.
DR Congo, Rwanda to Sign Peace Accord on June 27
Representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have initialed a peace agreement aimed at ending the conflict in eastern DRC.
EU Council Launches $169 Million Defense Loan Program
The EU Council has launched an initiative that will support member states in their joint defense procurement loans.
Taiwan Says ‘Willing’ to Talk to China as Island Boosts Defenses
Taiwan is prepared to talk to China as equals but it will continue to build up its defenses, the island's President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday as he marked his first year in office.
Putin Orders Three-Day Truce Amid New US Warnings
President Putin ordered a three-day truce with Ukraine to coincide with Moscow's World War II commemorations next month that his Ukrainian rival slammed as an "attempt at manipulation."
EU to Send $17M Defense Package to North Macedonia
The EU is sending a $17.1-million assistance measure to North Macedonia to strengthen its defense capacities and operational readiness.
UK Carrier Strike Group Begins Eight-Month Operation Highmast
The UK Royal Navy's Carrier Strike Group has departed on an eight-month deployment to "maintain security and freedom."
White House Says Hamas Making ‘Very Bad Bet’ in Gaza Talks
The White House accused Hamas of making "entirely impractical" demands and stalling on a deal to release a US-Israeli hostage.
Ukraine Backs 30-Day Ceasefire With Russia as US Ends Aid Freeze
Ukraine on Tuesday backed a US proposal for a 30-day general ceasefire with Russia, with the US in turn agreeing to lift restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing.
