President Donald Trump has issued a “last warning” to Hamas, insisting it accept his terms to end its war with Israel. With hostilities ongoing, Trump continues to urge a swift move toward peace.
A Russian missile and drone strike in Ukraine’s capital has left 23 dead, including four children, prompting officials in the Kyiv region to declare an official day of mourning. With the conflict in its third year, U.S.-led efforts to end the fighting remain stuck in limbo.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is appealing to former U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders to restart negotiations aimed at ending a three-year war in Ukraine. A recent missile and drone strike on the capital has left at least 23 people dead, including four children, underscoring the urgent need for a renewed push toward peace.
Russia reportedly launched one of its largest recent air assaults on Thursday, targeting a U.S.-founded electronics manufacturer near Ukraine’s border with the European Union. Officials in Moscow accused Kyiv of hindering peace discussions, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reached out to the United States for support in renewing negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to meet with President Trump, Israeli officials express cautious optimism about a potential Gaza cease-fire, though significant hurdles remain.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te urges peace with China but bolsters defenses as Beijing remains distant in dialogue.
Talks between Ukraine and Russia held in Turkey have concluded, wrapping up more quickly than anticipated. The swift ending has raised doubts about the effectiveness of the negotiations, with many awaiting further details on any substantive outcomes.
In a surprising turnaround, former President Donald Trump now doubts Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to end the Ukraine war, despite recently suggesting a peace deal was imminent. This shift raises questions about the prospects of resolving the ongoing conflict.