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Ukraine Demands Russian Peace Terms Before June 2 Talks in Istanbul
Ukraine signaled readiness to resume direct peace talks with Russia in Istanbul but insisted it would not send a delegation unless the Kremlin first delivers a memorandum detailing its position. The proposed meeting on June 2 follows renewed diplomatic pressure led by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has pushed both sides to pursue a negotiated truce in the war, now in its fourth year. 
Ukraine signaled readiness to resume direct peace talks with Russia in Istanbul but insisted it would not send a delegation unless the Kremlin first delivers a memorandum detailing its position. The proposed meeting on June 2 follows renewed diplomatic pressure led by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has pushed both sides to pursue a negotiated truce in the war, now in its fourth year. -
Macron Threatens Sanctions on Israel Over Gaza Aid Crisis as Famine Warnings Mount
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Friday that France may impose sanctions on Israeli settlers if humanitarian access to Gaza is not restored in the coming days, escalating pressure on Israel over its months-long blockade of the Palestinian territory. 
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Friday that France may impose sanctions on Israeli settlers if humanitarian access to Gaza is not restored in the coming days, escalating pressure on Israel over its months-long blockade of the Palestinian territory. -
Israel Accepts U.S.-Brokered 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire with Hamas
Israel has accepted a new U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Hamas, Israeli and American officials confirmed Thursday, marking the clearest sign of progress in months of stalled negotiations over hostages and a broader halt to the war in Gaza. 
Israel has accepted a new U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Hamas, Israeli and American officials confirmed Thursday, marking the clearest sign of progress in months of stalled negotiations over hostages and a broader halt to the war in Gaza. -
Israel Approves 22 New West Bank Settlements, Defying Global Warning of Sanctions
Israel's government has approved the establishment of 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, a decision likely to intensify tensions with international allies and escalate regional instability. The move, confirmed Thursday by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, comes amid global scrutiny and growing threats of sanctions from Western nations opposed to Israeli expansion into Palestinian territories. 
Israel's government has approved the establishment of 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, a decision likely to intensify tensions with international allies and escalate regional instability. The move, confirmed Thursday by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, comes amid global scrutiny and growing threats of sanctions from Western nations opposed to Israeli expansion into Palestinian territories. -
Netanyahu Confirms Death of Hamas Gaza Chief Mohammed Sinwar in Israeli Strike
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas' military leader in Gaza and younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, was killed in an Israeli operation earlier this month. The announcement, delivered to the Knesset, marks the latest high-profile killing of Hamas leadership amid Israel's ongoing military campaign in the Gaza Strip. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas' military leader in Gaza and younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, was killed in an Israeli operation earlier this month. The announcement, delivered to the Knesset, marks the latest high-profile killing of Hamas leadership amid Israel's ongoing military campaign in the Gaza Strip. -
Putin Seeks Written Ban on NATO Expansion, Sanctions Relief in Ukraine Peace Talks - Report
President Vladimir Putin is seeking a written pledge from Western powers to halt NATO's eastward expansion and lift a portion of sanctions on Russia as key conditions for ending the war in Ukraine, according to three Russian sources familiar with internal Kremlin discussions. 
President Vladimir Putin is seeking a written pledge from Western powers to halt NATO's eastward expansion and lift a portion of sanctions on Russia as key conditions for ending the war in Ukraine, according to three Russian sources familiar with internal Kremlin discussions. -
Germany’s Merz Under Fire Over Conflicting Signals on Long-Range Missile Support for Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz drew sharp criticism this week after making contradictory remarks about supplying Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles, casting a shadow over President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Berlin and exposing divisions within Germany's governing coalition. 
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz drew sharp criticism this week after making contradictory remarks about supplying Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles, casting a shadow over President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Berlin and exposing divisions within Germany's governing coalition. -
Violence, Confusion at Gaza Aid Site Undermines U.S.-Backed Distribution Plan
A chaotic scene unfolded Tuesday at a Gaza aid distribution center operated by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), as thousands of Palestinians surged past security barriers seeking food amid a deepening crisis. Israeli troops fired warning shots into the air and U.S. contractors briefly withdrew from the site, underscoring mounting tensions and logistical failures as famine looms over the besieged enclave. A chaotic scene unfolded Tuesday at a Gaza aid distribution center operated by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), as thousands of Palestinians surged past security barriers seeking food amid a deepening crisis. Israeli troops fired warning shots into the air and U.S. contractors briefly withdrew from the site, underscoring mounting tensions and logistical failures as famine looms over the besieged enclave. -
Israel and Syria Hold Secret Border Talks After Assad’s Fall: Report
Israel and Syria have held several face-to-face meetings in recent weeks aimed at de-escalating border tensions, marking the most direct contact between the two nations in decades and signaling a dramatic realignment in regional diplomacy following the ouster of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad. 
Israel and Syria have held several face-to-face meetings in recent weeks aimed at de-escalating border tensions, marking the most direct contact between the two nations in decades and signaling a dramatic realignment in regional diplomacy following the ouster of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad. -
Ukraine Cleared to Use Long-Range Missiles on Russia, Kremlin Warns of ‘Dangerous Decision’
Germany has removed all range restrictions on weapons delivered to Ukraine, granting Kyiv explicit permission to strike military targets inside Russian territory, Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Monday. The decision, coordinated with the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, marks a major shift in how NATO-backed weapons may be used in the war. 
Germany has removed all range restrictions on weapons delivered to Ukraine, granting Kyiv explicit permission to strike military targets inside Russian territory, Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Monday. The decision, coordinated with the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, marks a major shift in how NATO-backed weapons may be used in the war.
