In London, Ukraine’s president seeks to strengthen allied unity before the Alaska summit, warning Trump not to let Putin dictate terms on Ukraine’s territory

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned Kurdish forces in northern Syria to “integrate” or face intervention, as Ankara and Damascus edge closer to joint operations against the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces

In a virtual meeting, Ukraine and European leaders aim to ensure Washington does not strike a peace deal with Moscow that compromises Kyiv’s sovereignty, as battlefield pressure mounts in eastern Ukraine

Ahead of a Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, Moscow says its conditions for ending the war remain unchanged, demanding Kyiv’s withdrawal from contested regions and abandonment of NATO membership plans

Israel’s prime minister again suggests Palestinians could “voluntarily” leave Gaza as the military prepares to retake Gaza City. The move comes amid intense criticism over humanitarian conditions and ongoing ceasefire talks in Cairo

In a letter sent to Mr. Rubio, 40 members of Congress argued that re-admitting Ankara without first addressing its possession of the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system would compromise the integrity of the U.S. aircraft program

Scorching heat above 44°C and raging wildfires devastate parts of Southern Europe, leaving multiple dead, forcing mass evacuations, and prompting red alerts across the Mediterranean. Scientists warn such extreme summers are becoming the norm

The first face-to-face meeting between the U.S. and Russian leaders since 2019 is set to focus on ending the conflict in Ukraine, with Trump warning there may not be a second chance if talks fail

A dispute over officer appointments escalates as Israel’s political and military leadership clash ahead of a new Gaza operation

Ahead of a Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, European leaders—minus Hungary—stress that peace talks must protect Ukraine’s sovereignty and security, as fighting intensifies on the eastern front

The extension delays triple-digit tariffs on goods between the world’s two largest economies, easing market tensions and giving more time for trade talks before the holiday season

Families of hostages and opposition leaders urge a nationwide strike this Sunday to protest Israel’s planned operation in Gaza City, despite major unions declining full participation

Moscow’s forces push rapidly near Pokrovsk as Kyiv warns of new attacks, with Europe now supplying more military aid to Ukraine than the US

Mount Etna in Sicily has erupted once more, with lava flowing from a vent situated about 3,000 meters above sea level

French President Emmanuel Macron urges Israel to halt its planned Gaza City offensive, while the UN human rights office denounces the killing of six Palestinian journalists in overnight strikes

Heavy tank and air bombardments hit eastern and northern Gaza City as Netanyahu orders an accelerated timeline for a major ground operation despite mounting domestic and international criticism

Prominent reporter Anas Al Sharif, previously threatened by Israel, died alongside four colleagues in a strike near Shifa Hospital, sparking global condemnation from press freedom and human rights groups

Currently, about three-quarters of United Nations member states recognize Palestine as a state, following its declaration of independence in the late 1980s. Since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict, around ten countries have formally recognized Palestine

55-year-old teacher Tal said escalating the war would bring “terrible” consequences. “It will mean more soldiers and hostages killed. We don’t have anything to do there. It’s not ours.”

Lords raise red flags over UK’s push to recognise Palestine