Trump says he Discussed a Ukraine Ceasefire with Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump said he has discussed a potential ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine war with Russian President Vladimir Putin, raising fresh hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in a conflict now entering its fifth year. Speaking at the White House, Trump described his recent phone call with Putin as constructive, revealing that he proposed […]

France Denies Excluding South Africa from G7 Summit Under Pressure from Washington

France has firmly denied allegations that it excluded South Africa from the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) summit under pressure from the United States, amid a growing diplomatic dispute that highlights rising geopolitical tensions between Washington, Pretoria and key Western allies. The 2026 G7 summit, scheduled to take place from June 15–17 in Évian-les-Bains, will […]

Israel, Iran Launch More Attacks as Crisis Deepens and Regional War Fears Grow

Israel and Iran launched new waves of attacks on Friday, intensifying a rapidly escalating conflict and raising fears of a broader regional war with global consequences. The latest strikes mark a significant escalation, as both sides continue to target strategic infrastructure and signal no immediate willingness to de-escalate. New strikes hit Tehran and strategic sites […]

Trump, Putin Talk of War and Peace as US Weighs Easing Russian Oil Sanctions

In Washington / Moscow U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held high-level discussions this week focused on the future of the war in Ukraine and the possibility of easing sanctions on Russian oil exports, according to officials familiar with the talks. The conversation comes at a moment of growing geopolitical tension and […]