WorldRussia blames Ukraine for deadly New Year drone strikeVolodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is '10%' away from a peace deal.01 Jan 05:45 PM
WorldUAE to pull forces out of Yemen as 24-hour deadline setYemen's leader has scrapped a defence pact with the UAE and declared a 90-day emergency.30 Dec 05:14 PM
WorldThailand, Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire to halt deadly border clashesAround one million people have been displaced by the renewed fighting. 27 Dec 05:13 AM
WorldMoscow car blast kills Russian general as Ukraine peace talks stallThe blast came as US, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators held talks in Miami.22 Dec 05:18 PM
WorldThailand strikes building in Cambodia's border casino hubThe Poipet strike hit a busy casino hub and key border crossing point.18 Dec 07:25 PM
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WorldTrump warns Zelenskyy: Accept war deal by Christmas or face ‘losing’ UkraineZelenskyy is touring European capitals to rally backing for his counter-plan.09 Dec 06:45 PM
WorldUS, Ukraine hold fresh talks as Russia hammers front lineThe US plan would see Ukraine concede land for weaker-than-NATO security.06 Dec 07:32 AM
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WorldLebanon, Israel hold first direct talks in decadesNawaf Salam stressed talks focus on enforcing the truce, not full peace with Israel.03 Dec 06:27 PM
WorldRussia says battlefield success strengthening its hand in Ukraine talksRussia says Nato membership for Ukraine remains a 'key' unresolved issue.03 Dec 05:05 PM
World‘No compromise’: Putin digs in on territory as US peace push hits wallPutin told Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff some US ideas remain unacceptable.03 Dec 01:02 AM
WorldPutin: 'If Europe starts a war, Russia is ready'The Russian President accused continental leaders of trying to scupper his peace talks.02 Dec 07:05 PM
World‘Very optimistic’: Trump envoy heads to Moscow with Ukraine war blueprintUS envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow.01 Dec 07:05 PM
WorldHigh stakes Florida talks seek path to end warUkrainian delegation leader Rustem Umerov says talks are about the future of his country. 30 Nov 05:32 PM
WorldUS set to back Russian control of Crimea and other occupied Ukraine landThe revised 19-point plan from Geneva still hints at US recognition offers.28 Nov 08:59 PM
WorldZelenskyy removes top negotiator after corruption raidUS–Ukraine peace talks will now be led by the military, diplomats and spies.28 Nov 08:52 PM
WorldKremlin signals hope but warns peace still distantUS envoy Steve Witkoff is expected in Moscow next week for further negotiations.26 Nov 07:11 PM
WorldInside the fragile push to end the Ukraine war on Trump’s termsTalks in Geneva and Abu Dhabi focused on redrawing key points of the 28‑point plan.25 Nov 08:25 PM
WorldUS upbeat but hurdles remain in bid to end Ukraine warKyiv says the US plan would force Ukraine to give up Donetsk and Lugansk.25 Nov 05:21 PM
WorldUS, Ukraine move closer together on peace plan after lengthy talksVolodymyr Zelenskyy resisted any deal conceding occupied Ukrainian land.25 Nov 04:11 AM
WorldXi urges stability after Trump phone callThe call followed fresh tension after Japan’s new leader raised possible defence of Taiwan.24 Nov 07:43 PM
WorldRubio defends US-authored peace proposalA leaked 28-point plan would force Ukraine to cede land and limit its military.24 Nov 12:32 AM
WorldTense talks in Geneva edge closer to breakthrough on Ukraine war planDonald Trump set a November 27 deadline for Ukraine to accept the peace plan.23 Nov 05:25 PM
WorldZelenskyy cool on Trump peace proposal as US, European envoys head to GenevaDonald Trump's 28-point plan would see Ukraine cede land and restrict its military.23 Nov 05:20 AM
WorldZuma’s daughter linked to recruiting Africans for Russian warCyril Ramaphosa has ordered a probe into South Africans fighting for Russia.19 Nov 08:54 PM
WorldRussian spy ship 'tried to blind' RAF pilots with lasers off ScotlandBritain is ready if Yantar vessel travels south this week, Defence Secretary warns Putin.19 Nov 07:21 PM
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WorldTrump 'open' to considering lifting Iran sanctionsIran’s economy has struggled under US sanctions reimposed in 2018.07 Nov 02:48 AM
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WorldUS hits Russia’s oil giants after Trump cancels Putin peace meetingOil prices rose almost 3% after the US and EU unveiled sweeping new measures.23 Oct 07:21 AM
WorldUS slaps heavy sanctions on Russia, says Putin wasn't 'honest'EU also imposes sanctions, and Kyiv gets fighter jet deal as Russia’s attacks intensify.22 Oct 09:29 PM
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PoliticsWatch: Winston Peters addresses House two years into Israel-Hamas conflictThe family of the trio detained were in tears asking for the Govt to bring them home.07 Oct 12:43 AM
