US President Donald Trump said on Monday, December 15, that efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine were making unprecedented progress, describing the possibility of a peace deal as “closer than ever.” His remarks came amid a series of high-level diplomatic engagements in Europe, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with key European leaders in Berlin as part of renewed international efforts to bring an end to the nearly three-year-long conflict. Speaking t

United States President Donald Trump said on Friday that the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to halt fighting following days of deadly clashes along their disputed border, raising hopes for a return to stability in the volatile region. The announcement came after Trump held separate phone conversations with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, as tensions threatened to escalate into a broader military confrontation. In

The world’s attention turns once again to Stockholm and Oslo as the Nobel Prize 2025 ceremony takes place today, December 10. This day holds special significance, marking the death anniversary of Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor of dynamite who dedicated most of his wealth to honouring those who make the greatest contribution to humankind. The tradition of presenting the awards on this date has continued since the very first ceremony in 1901. Nobel passed away in 1896, and in his will he

Tensions between Washington and Kyiv escalated again after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly expressed disappointment with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accusing him of not yet reviewing a U.S.-supported peace proposal. Trump told reporters late Sunday that he believed Ukrainian officials were receptive to the plan, but insisted that their president had not personally examined it. His remarks added renewed pressure on Kyiv at a sensitive moment in negotiations intended to chart

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll held discussions with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi on Monday, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter, marking the latest attempt by the Trump administration to revive momentum toward a negotiated settlement in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The meetings were described as part of a broader diplomatic effort aimed at narrowing longstanding divisions between Moscow and Kyiv, which have intensified despite repeated international appeals for de-es

The United States and Ukraine announced that they have agreed on an updated peace framework designed to advance efforts to end the nearly four-year conflict with Russia. The revised approach follows a new round of intensive diplomatic discussions in Geneva, where senior officials from both nations worked to address concerns that earlier proposals leaned too heavily toward positions seen as favourable to Moscow. The previous iteration of the plan, strongly backed by President Donald Trump, had

Reports suggesting that the United States and Russia have drafted a confidential peace proposal for Ukraine have stirred uncertainty in Kyiv and prompted questions across Europe about the future direction of the conflict. The alleged initiative, first detailed in recent media reports, points to a possible framework designed without Ukrainian participation and containing concessions that could fundamentally reshape the country’s territorial and security landscape. Senior U.S. milit

A cross-country spiritual pilgrimage known as the Walk for Peace was interrupted this week after a crash on U.S. 90 near Dayton left two Buddhist monks injured. The monks were among a group walking across the United States on a 2,300-mile trek designed to promote unity, compassion, and inner peace. The incident occurred on Wednesday as the group continued its route through Texas, one of several states included in the long-distance journey. The Walk for Peace began on October 26 at t

The United States is developing a proposal that would divide Gaza into separate security and reconstruction areas as part of a broader plan connected to an upcoming vote at the United Nations Security Council. The plan, described in military documents referenced by officials familiar with the discussions, outlines a division of the territory into a green zone that would fall under Israeli and international military oversight and a red zone that would remain heavily damaged following months of

Bangladesh has officially withdrawn its earlier approval for fugitive Indian preacher Zakir Naik’s planned visit scheduled for November 28. The reversal came after the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government reassessed potential risks, with security agencies warning that Naik’s presence could draw massive gatherings and create law and order challenges ahead of the country’s first general elections since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime. Naik, who faces terror-linked allegations in Ind

In a move reflecting deepening frustration within Washington, United States President Donald Trump has reportedly cancelled a planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The decision follows Moscow’s insistence on sweeping conditions for peace in Ukraine, which American officials have described as amounting to a demand for Ukraine’s surrender of sovereignty. According to reports, the decision came after Russia sent a detailed memorandum outlining Putin’s terms for en

Russia has rejected United States President Donald Trump’s recent demand for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing war with Ukraine, reaffirming its long-held conditions for peace. The Kremlin’s latest response makes clear that Moscow’s stance on the conflict remains unchanged, despite renewed diplomatic overtures from the U.S. and European allies seeking to end the devastating two-year war. Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismiss

Washington — In a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump characterized the idea of supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine as premature, stating that diplomatic avenues toward peace with Russia should be exhausted first. The meeting follows a lengthy phone call Trump held with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and precedes a planned Trump–Putin summit in Budapest. Zelenskyy arrived in Washington on Fri

Mass demonstrations are expected across the United States on Saturday as protesters gather in thousands of cities and towns for the second “No Kings” protest of the year. The coordinated events are being organized in opposition to what participants describe as increasingly authoritarian actions by President Donald Trump and his administration. The “No Kings” movement, which has been active since early 2025, is centered on defending democratic institutions, civil liberties, a

President Donald Trump is earning rare praise from across the political spectrum for brokering a landmark peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, but the president is directing his ire toward Time magazine for what he described as an “unflattering” cover photo. In a post early Tuesday on his Truth Social platform, President Trump complained about the image featured on Time’s upcoming November 10 issue, which includes an in-depth story on the Gaza peace deal. “Time Magazine

World leaders gathered in Sharm el-Sheikh for a high-level summit following a historic ceasefire in Gaza. The agreement, aimed at ending the recent conflict, was marked by the signing of a peace declaration to solidify a lasting ceasefire between the warring parties. This development came hours after a significant hostage and prisoner swap, providing momentum for regional stability. The leaders attending described the day as historic, emphasizing that humanitarian aid would now begin

Hours before the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize announcement, former U.S. President Donald Trump reignited his long-standing criticism of Barack Obama, claiming that the former president received the prestigious honor “for doing nothing” and “destroying our country.” Trump’s remarks came during an interaction with reporters, where he contrasted his own record in foreign policy with Obama’s 2009 Nobel recognition. Speaking in characteristic fashion, Trump asserted that his admini

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, beating out several high-profile nominees, including former U.S. President Donald Trump. The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognized Machado for her unwavering dedication to democratic reform and human rights in Venezuela, citing her efforts to lead a peaceful movement against dictatorship. Announcing the decision in Oslo, Nobel Committee Chair Jorgen Watner Frydnes described Machado as “a

United States President Donald Trump has announced that the conflict between Israel and Hamas has officially ended, marking what he described as a historic breakthrough in Middle East peace efforts. He confirmed that Israel’s cabinet approved the Gaza peace deal, a development that came after extensive discussions and negotiations. Standing before the nation, Trump said, “All Americans should be proud of the role our country has played in bringing this horrible war to an end,” emphasizing

The conflict in Gaza has reached another turning point after Hamas announced its agreement to release all Israeli hostages, alive or deceased, while expressing willingness to negotiate a broader peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump. The statement, delivered on Friday, signaled a potentially pivotal moment in ongoing regional negotiations, though the group’s future actions remain uncertain as deadlines approach. Hamas leaders said they are prepared to work through medi