Board of Peace for Gaza is forming with ambitions for a wider mandate of other conflicts
Read full article: Board of Peace for Gaza is forming with ambitions for a wider mandate of other conflictsPresident Donald Trumpโs โBoard of Peaceโ that was initially seen as a mechanism focused on ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is taking shape with ambitions to have a far broader mandate of other global crises.
Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sites
Read full article: Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sitesA Ukrainian delegation has arrived in the United States to discuss a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the nearly 4-year-old war.
Moscow agrees with Trump that Ukraine is holding up a peace deal, the Kremlin says
Read full article: Moscow agrees with Trump that Ukraine is holding up a peace deal, the Kremlin saysA Kremlin official says that Moscow agrees with U.S. President Donald Trump that Ukraine is holding up a peace deal.
Netanyahu says the announced start of Gaza ceasefire's next phase is a 'declarative move'
Read full article: Netanyahu says the announced start of Gaza ceasefire's next phase is a 'declarative move'Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed nine people, including three women, following the U.S. announcement of a second phase in the fragile ceasefire.
Gaza is entering the second phase of the ceasefire plan Trump helped broker, US says
Read full article: Gaza is entering the second phase of the ceasefire plan Trump helped broker, US saysThe United States says itโs moving into the next phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan involving disarming Hamas, rebuilding the war-ravaged territory and establishing the group of Palestinian experts that will administer daily affairs.
Trump holds off on military action against Iran's protest crackdown as he 'explores' Tehran messages
Read full article: Trump holds off on military action against Iran's protest crackdown as he 'explores' Tehran messagesPresident Donald Trump has arrived at a delicate moment as he weighs whether to order a U.S. military response against the Iranian government over its crackdown on protests.
Venezuela helps vault Rubio to quarterback of Trumpโs foreign policy team
Read full article: Venezuela helps vault Rubio to quarterback of Trumpโs foreign policy teamSecretary of State Marco Rubio, a football fan, now is quarterbacking President Donald Trumpโs foreign policy team as it navigates particularly turbulent global waters, notably in Venezuela.
Sen. Graham says Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill aiming to punish Russia for war in Ukraine
Read full article: Sen. Graham says Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill aiming to punish Russia for war in UkrainePresident Donald Trump is now officially on board with a sanctions package aimed at Russia, according to a top GOP senator.
US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's Putin
Read full article: US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's PutinThe U.S. military operation in Venezuela can be seen as both a benefit and a burden for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine's allies praise major progress on defense guarantees if a peace deal is struck with Russia
Read full article: Ukraine's allies praise major progress on defense guarantees if a peace deal is struck with RussiaUkraineโs allies have made major progress toward defending the country if a peace deal is struck with Russia.
Zelenskyy names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff
Read full article: Zelenskyy names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as his new chief of staffUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed the head of the countryโs military intelligence as his new chief of staff.
Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talks
Read full article: Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talksRussian officials say that a Ukrainian attack killed 24 people in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraineโs Kherson region, as tensions between the two nations continue to spike despite diplomats hailing productive peace talks.
Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy
Read full article: Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with ZelenskyyPresident Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia are โcloser than ever beforeโ to a peace deal, but he acknowledges that negotiations could still break down and leave the war dragging on for years.
Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says
Read full article: Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he will meet on Sunday with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida.
Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts power
Read full article: Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts powerOfficials say Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours Tuesday.
US says talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia 'constructive'
Read full article: US says talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia 'constructive'A White House envoy says he held โproductive and constructiveโ talks in Florida with Ukrainian and European representatives to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine.
Israeli fire kills at least 5 Palestinians in Gaza, a hospital in the enclave says
Read full article: Israeli fire kills at least 5 Palestinians in Gaza, a hospital in the enclave saysA local Gaza hospital says Israeli troops have fired over the ceasefire line in the northern Gaza Strip, killing at least five Palestinians, including a baby.
Rubio fields questions on Russia-Ukraine, Gaza and Venezuela at wide-ranging news conference
Read full article: Rubio fields questions on Russia-Ukraine, Gaza and Venezuela at wide-ranging news conferenceSecretary of State Marco Rubio is weighing in on Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas peace efforts and defending the Trump administrationโs increasing military pressure on Venezuela during a rare, end-of-year news conference.
Witkoff to host new Gaza talks as Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears stalled
Read full article: Witkoff to host new Gaza talks as Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears stalledPresident Donald Trumpโs key peace envoy will host new Gaza talks with Arab and Muslim officials on Friday in Miami, a State Department official tells the AP.
Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion
Read full article: Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and 34 other countries have formally approved plans to create a compensation body for damages caused by Russia's invasion.
The Latest: Judge rules case can proceed against former Trump allies over 2020 election scheme
Read full article: The Latest: Judge rules case can proceed against former Trump allies over 2020 election schemeA Wisconsin judge has ruled there is enough evidence to proceed to trial in a felony forgery case against an attorney and an aide to President Donald Trump related to action taken after the 2020 election.
US officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks
Read full article: US officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talksU.S. officials say Washington has agreed to provide unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal to end Russiaโs nearly four-year war, and more talks are likely this weekend.
Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory
Read full article: Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territoryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed willingness to drop Ukraine's NATO bid in exchange for Western security guarantees.
Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
Read full article: Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continueRussia has launched a significant missile and drone attack on Ukraine, coinciding with ongoing U.S.-mediated peace talks.
US, Ukraine officials say they'll meet for 3rd day after progress on creating a security framework
Read full article: US, Ukraine officials say they'll meet for 3rd day after progress on creating a security frameworkPresident Donald Trumpโs advisers and Ukrainian officials say theyโll meet for a third day of talks on Saturday after making progress on finding agreement on a security framework for postwar Ukraine.
Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine
Read full article: Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin.
Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys
Read full article: Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoysUkraine and its European allies have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough.
The Latest: Hegseth defends second boat strike, citing โfog of warโ
Read full article: The Latest: Hegseth defends second boat strike, citing โfog of warโSecretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday defended the secondary strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, citing the โfog of warโ as reason for his not seeing any survivors in the water when the strike was ordered and launched.
US-Russia talks on Ukraine were 'constructive' but work remains, Putin adviser says
Read full article: US-Russia talks on Ukraine were 'constructive' but work remains, Putin adviser saysTalks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were constructive, but much work remains.
Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposal
Read full article: Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposalUkrainian officials met with U.S. President Donald Trump's representatives Sunday, and Washington officials are expected in Moscow for more peace talks this week.
Rubio says US-Ukraine talks on Russia war were productive but much work remains in search of a deal
Read full article: Rubio says US-Ukraine talks on Russia war were productive but much work remains in search of a dealU.S. and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks aimed at finding an endgame to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Russian attacks kill 3 as diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine gain momentum
Read full article: Russian attacks kill 3 as diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine gain momentumU.S. officials are meeting in Florida this weekend with their Ukrainian counterparts about the Russia-Ukraine war.
Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw
Read full article: Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdrawRussian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged U.S. proposals to end the war in Ukraine as a starting point for talks.
Pushing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump looks to his Gaza ceasefire playbook
Read full article: Pushing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump looks to his Gaza ceasefire playbookPresident Donald Trump's approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war mirrors his tactics in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The Latest: West Virginia National Guard members shot near White House
Read full article: The Latest: West Virginia National Guard members shot near White HouseTwo West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nationโs capital have been shot just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence.
Report: US envoy coached Putin aide on how Russian leader should pitch Trump on Ukraine peace plan
Read full article: Report: US envoy coached Putin aide on how Russian leader should pitch Trump on Ukraine peace planPresident Donald Trumpโs chief interlocutor with the Russian government last month advised a senior aide to Vladimir Putin on how the Russian leader should go about pitching the U.S. president on a Ukraine peace plan.
A look at Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian envoy who helped craft the new Ukraine peace proposal
Read full article: A look at Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian envoy who helped craft the new Ukraine peace proposalKirill Dmitriev has emerged as a key player in drafting a new proposal to end Moscowโs war in Ukraine.
The Latest: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Trump loyalist, says she will resign from Congress
Read full article: The Latest: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Trump loyalist, says she will resign from CongressRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says she is resigning from Congress in January.
Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg expected to leave his post as new peace plan emerges
Read full article: Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg expected to leave his post as new peace plan emergesPresident Donald Trumpโs special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, has informed the White House heโll leave his post in January.
US sanctions on big Russian oil firms are having their intended effect, Treasury official says
Read full article: US sanctions on big Russian oil firms are having their intended effect, Treasury official saysThe Trump administration says it's seeing signs that its sanctions on Russian oil producers are working.
Ukraine would cede territory to Russia in draft of Trump peace plan obtained by AP
Read full article: Ukraine would cede territory to Russia in draft of Trump peace plan obtained by APPresident Donald Trumpโs plan for ending the war in Ukraine would cede territory to Russia and limit the size of Kyivโs military, according to a draft proposal obtained by The Associated Press.
Russian attack kills 25 in Ukraineโs Ternopil as Zelenskyy meets Erdogan in Turkey
Read full article: Russian attack kills 25 in Ukraineโs Ternopil as Zelenskyy meets Erdogan in TurkeyA Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's western city of Ternopil has killed at least 25 people, including three children.
Zelenskyy will visit Turkey in a new bid to jump-start talks to end Russia's invasion
Read full article: Zelenskyy will visit Turkey in a new bid to jump-start talks to end Russia's invasionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Turkey this week to revive talks on ending Russia's invasion, which began nearly four years ago.
What Israel's deadly strikes in Gaza, and Trump's response, reveal about the ceasefire
Read full article: What Israel's deadly strikes in Gaza, and Trump's response, reveal about the ceasefireIsraelโs intense bombardment of the Gaza Strip this week marked the most serious challenge yet for a fragile, U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Rubio says mediators of Gaza ceasefire shared information to uncover a recent threat
Read full article: Rubio says mediators of Gaza ceasefire shared information to uncover a recent threatSecretary of State Marco Rubio says Israel, the U.S. and the other mediators of the Gaza ceasefire deal are sharing information to disrupt any threats and that allowed them to identify a possible impending attack last weekend.
Vance denies the US dictates to Israel as he meets with Netanyahu over Gaza ceasefire
Read full article: Vance denies the US dictates to Israel as he meets with Netanyahu over Gaza ceasefireU.S. Vice President JD Vance is seeking to ease concerns in Israel that the Trump administration is dictating terms to its closest ally in the Middle East.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to meet with Israel's Netanyahu amid Gaza ceasefire efforts
Read full article: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to meet with Israel's Netanyahu amid Gaza ceasefire effortsU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to visit Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday.
UK sees lessons from Northern Ireland that could aid the fragile Gaza ceasefire process
Read full article: UK sees lessons from Northern Ireland that could aid the fragile Gaza ceasefire processBritain believes its experience in Northern Ireland could help achieve a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Hungary. He first meets Friday with Zelenskyy at the White House
Read full article: Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Hungary. He first meets Friday with Zelenskyy at the White HousePresident Donald Trump has announced plans to meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
Palestinians return to ruins and US expects hostages freed on Monday as Gaza ceasefire holds
Read full article: Palestinians return to ruins and US expects hostages freed on Monday as Gaza ceasefire holdsTens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to neighborhoods in Gaza as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is in its second day.
Trump sees peace โ and personal vindication โ within reach in Gaza
Read full article: Trump sees peace โ and personal vindication โ within reach in GazaPresident Donald Trump is celebrating a breakthrough in the two-year conflict in the Middle East, calling it something people said could never be done.
Trump gets long-sought Gaza hostage deal with a whole lot of help from Arab and Muslim allies
Read full article: Trump gets long-sought Gaza hostage deal with a whole lot of help from Arab and Muslim alliesAfter months of gridlock in the Middle East, there was a turning point in talks on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Israeli Cabinet approves Trump's plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages held by Hamas
Read full article: Israeli Cabinet approves Trump's plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages held by HamasIsraelโs Cabinet has approved President Donald Trumpโs plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas, a key step toward ending a ruinous two-year war that has destabilized the Middle East.
Israel and Hamas agree to part of Trump's Gaza peace plan, will free hostages and prisoners
Read full article: Israel and Hamas agree to part of Trump's Gaza peace plan, will free hostages and prisonersPresident Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the โfirst Phaseโ of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners.
Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible Gaza ceasefire
Read full article: Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible Gaza ceasefireIsrael and Hamas are preparing for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday as hopes are rising for a possible ceasefire in Gaza.
Putin praises Trump but warns supplies of US long-range missiles to Ukraine will badly hurt ties
Read full article: Putin praises Trump but warns supplies of US long-range missiles to Ukraine will badly hurt tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin has warned the United States that supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine will seriously damage relations between Moscow and Washington but will not change the situation on the battlefield.
Israeli strikes kill at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza as leaders ramp up pressure for a ceasefire
Read full article: Israeli strikes kill at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza as leaders ramp up pressure for a ceasefireIsraeli strikes have killed at least 17 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, including 10 children and three women, according to local health officials, as international pressure for a ceasefire continues to grow.
Trump's peace efforts falter as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza escalate
Read full article: Trump's peace efforts falter as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza escalatePresident Donald Trump likes to project dominance and confidence on the world stage, but lately he's been expressing more frustration and disappointment.
UN votes to let Palestinian leader address General Assembly by video after US visa denial
Read full article: UN votes to let Palestinian leader address General Assembly by video after US visa denialThe United Nations General Assembly has voted to let Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas address its annual meeting by video.
Rubio seeks answers from Israel on way forward in Gaza after Qatar strike
Read full article: Rubio seeks answers from Israel on way forward in Gaza after Qatar strikeU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he will be seeking answers from Israeli officials about how they see the way forward in Gaza following Israel's attack on Hamas operatives in Qatar that has upended efforts to broker an end to the conflict.
Trump tries to soothe Qatar after Israeli strikes but stops short of decrying another ally
Read full article: Trump tries to soothe Qatar after Israeli strikes but stops short of decrying another allyPresident Donald Trump is trying to walk a delicate line following Israelโs attack against Hamas officials in Qatar.
Trump says Zohran Mamdani likely to be New York's next mayor unless 2 of his opponents quit the race
Read full article: Trump says Zohran Mamdani likely to be New York's next mayor unless 2 of his opponents quit the racePresident Donald Trump says he thinks Democrat Zohran Mamdani is likely to become New York Cityโs next mayor unless two of the three candidates running against him drop out of the race.
Macron says 26 countries pledge troops as a reassurance force for Ukraine after war ends
Read full article: Macron says 26 countries pledge troops as a reassurance force for Ukraine after war endsFrench President Emmanuel Macron says that 26 of Ukraineโs allies have pledged to deploy troops as a โreassurance forceโ for the war-torn country once fighting ends in the conflict with Russia.
The Latest: Trump thanks police and troops as DC crackdown on crime and immigration intensifies
Read full article: The Latest: Trump thanks police and troops as DC crackdown on crime and immigration intensifiesPresident Donald Trump is praising his military crackdown on crime and immigration in Washington, D.
State Department employee fired after questioning talking points on Israel and Gaza
Read full article: State Department employee fired after questioning talking points on Israel and GazaThe State Department has fired a press officer responsible for drafting Trump administration talking points about policy toward Israel and Gaza.
Trump begins planning for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting while affirming US help with security guarantees
Read full article: Trump begins planning for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting while affirming US help with security guaranteesPresident Donald Trump has started arranging a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending Russiaโs invasion of Ukraine.
Putin agrees that US, Europe could offer NATO-style security guarantees to Ukraine, Trump envoy says
Read full article: Putin agrees that US, Europe could offer NATO-style security guarantees to Ukraine, Trump envoy saysA U.S. official says Russian leader Vladimir Putin has agreed that the United States and European allies could offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATOโs collective defense mandate as part of an eventual deal to end the war.
The Latest: Trump says no deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war was made with Putin after Alaska talks
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says no deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war was made with Putin after Alaska talksU.S. President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have not reached a deal to end Russiaโs war in Ukraine.
Leaving a top Trump administration post? The president may have an ambassadorship for you
Read full article: Leaving a top Trump administration post? The president may have an ambassadorship for youPresident Donald Trump has been using diplomatic appointments as a soft landing for officials leaving his administration.
Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza and says it will be wider than announced
Read full article: Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza and says it will be wider than announcedIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended a new military offensive in Gaza thatโs more sweeping than previously announced.
Trump will meet Friday with leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan to sign US-brokered peace deal
Read full article: Trump will meet Friday with leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan to sign US-brokered peace dealArmenia and Azerbaijan's leaders are set to meet with Donald Trump on Friday to sign a peace deal.
Trump could meet in person with Putin as soon as next week, White House official says
Read full article: Trump could meet in person with Putin as soon as next week, White House official saysPresident Donald Trump could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as next week to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war.
Israeli fire again kills Gaza aid-seekers as US envoy meets with hostages' families
Read full article: Israeli fire again kills Gaza aid-seekers as US envoy meets with hostages' familiesWitnesses and health workers say Israeli forces opened fire near two aid distribution sites run by the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation as crowds of hungry Palestinians sought food.
US envoy visits aid site in Gaza run by Israeli-backed group that has been heavily criticized
Read full article: US envoy visits aid site in Gaza run by Israeli-backed group that has been heavily criticizedU.S. President Donald Trumpโs Mideast envoy has visited a food distribution site in the Gaza Strip operated by an Israeli-backed American contractor whose efforts to deliver food to the hunger-stricken territory have been marred by violence and controversy.
US envoy arrives in Israel to monitor Gaza food distribution as humanitarian crisis worsens
Read full article: US envoy arrives in Israel to monitor Gaza food distribution as humanitarian crisis worsensThe White House says President Donald Trump has sent special envoy Steve Witkoff to the Middle East to โsave lives" and end the humanitarian crisis there.
Democrats implore Trump to step up role in addressing suffering and starvation in Gaza
Read full article: Democrats implore Trump to step up role in addressing suffering and starvation in GazaSenate Democrats are imploring President Donald Trump's administration to step up its role in addressing suffering and starvation in Gaza.