Diplomacy

Plastic pollution talks go into overtime as countries push for late breakthrough

Putin suggests Russia and US could make a deal on nuclear arms control

Israeli forces step up Gaza City bombardment as Egypt hosts Hamas

Turkey to help Syria with weapon systems, equipment under new accord, source says

Russian officials say at least 16 wounded in Ukrainian drone attacks on two cities

War crimes likely committed in Syria's coastal massacres, UN commission says

Israel's Smotrich launches settlement plan to 'bury' idea of Palestinian state

China urges Thailand, Cambodia reconciliation in three-way talks

WhatsApp accuses Moscow of trying to block secure communication for millions of Russians

Trump says Putin ready to make deal on Ukraine, US hopes to include Zelenskiy

Russia reports fire at Volgograd refinery after Ukrainian drone attack

US returns to Mexico stolen manuscript signed by conquistador Hernan Cortes

North Korea says South Korea's peace overtures a 'pipedream'

Spain seeks help from European partners to tackle wildfires

'Coalition of Willing' leaders set out stance on Ukraine ceasefire pathway

Turned back from Gaza, aid shipments languish in warehouses, on roadsides

Trump floats meeting with Putin and Zelenskiy if initial Putin talks go well

Russia wants to link cut in NATO troops to talks about Ukraine, says Poland

Putin appears ready to test new missile as he prepares for Trump talks, researchers say

Europe and Kyiv lay out Ukraine ceasefire terms to Trump on call

Zelenskiy says he warned Trump that Putin is 'bluffing'

Trump, European leaders comment on videoconference on Ukraine

UK support for Ukraine 'unwavering', Starmer tells Trump and other leaders

South Sudan says no talks with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza

Israel says it kills 5 militants posing as U.S. charity personnel

Norway spy chief blames Russian hackers for dam sabotage in April

Qatar Roundup: U.S. security delegation visit, UAE envoy farewell, Rwanda investment push

No armed groups allowed in Lebanon, president tells Hezbollah's ally Iran

Russia says its demands are unchanged: full Ukrainian withdrawal from regions that Moscow claims

Spain signals support for UN-led mission to stabilise Gaza

Chinese fighter 'intercepts' Philippine plane over disputed shoal, Manila says

Syrian Kurdish YPG should stop delaying Syria integration, Turkey says

Estonia expels Russian diplomat over sanctions violations

Inside the mine that feeds the tech world - and funds Congo’s rebels

Israel pounds Gaza City, 123 dead in last 24 hours

Poland charges group with sabotage on behalf of foreign intelligence

Iranian lawmaker says reimposition of UN sanctions will lead to NPT withdrawal, Defapress reports

South Korean President Lee to visit Japan for summit with Ishiba, Seoul says

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to come to Berlin on Wednesday, government source says