US First Lady Melania Trump has announced an expansion of a localised ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia beyond the town of Oleshky in the Kherson region, creating additional space for humanitarian convoys to deliver essential supplies to civilians affected by the war. In a statement posted on Tuesday, Melania said the implementation of the ceasefire […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that the conflict involving Iran could be resolved in the near future, raising hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough despite continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran. However, prospects for a quick settlement remain uncertain, with both countries maintaining competing demands and deep mistrust complicating negotiations. Recent reporting indicates that […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg for renewed discussions on ending the war in Ukraine, while Moscow released a 74-year-old American citizen detained since 2022 in a move described as a goodwill gesture. The meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, marks Witkoff’s ninth face-to-face meeting with Putin […]
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin following what Washington described as constructive talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Norway, as President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Kyiv to reach a settlement to the war. The planned meeting with Putin marks another diplomatic effort by Washington to explore a […]
The United States has urged Israel to take stronger action against violence committed by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, following attacks on Palestinian civilians, an American journalist and European diplomats. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was deeply concerned by footage showing an attack on Heidi Levine, an American photojournalist working […]
Jordan’s King Abdullah II has arrived in Australia for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, with defence, regional security, trade and humanitarian cooperation expected to feature prominently in discussions. The visit marks the monarch’s first trip to Australia in a decade and provides an opportunity for both countries to deepen diplomatic engagement […]
Defense, Energy and Regional Security Top Agenda U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Athens for the sixth U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue, with defense cooperation, regional security and energy expected to dominate discussions between the two NATO allies. Rubio arrived in the Greek capital on Tuesday evening after visiting Iceland as part of a […]
Pontiff Calls for Direct Dialogue and Concessions in Search for Peace Pope Leo has called on Russia and Ukraine to sit down and discuss how to bring an end to their four-year war, urging both sides to pursue dialogue as international efforts continue to seek a settlement. Speaking on Monday, the Pope said Russia and […]
The 81st United Nations General Assembly has opened in New York, bringing together world leaders for a week of high-level diplomatic discussions focused on major international conflicts, security, economic pressures and emerging technologies. US President Donald Trump is among the first major national leaders scheduled to address the General Debate on Tuesday, alongside French President […]
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade of Iranian ports, according to a senior Iranian official who spoke to a media outlet on Tuesday. Tehran Signals Possible Return to Diplomacy The Iranian official said Washington would first need to […]