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Trump says Zelensky won’t attend Alaska summit with Putin, but Ukraine-Russia negotiations should follow

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed during a press conference that President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine will not take part in his upcoming talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, set for Aug. 15 in Alaska.

UN condemns Israeli killing of Gaza journalists

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Israel's killing of six journalists in the Gaza Strip, urging "an independent and impartial investigation."

NATO chief concedes future peace accord may acknowledge Russian control of occupied Ukrainian land

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has stated Ukraine may ultimately have to accept de facto Russian control over parts of its occupied territory as part of a future peace agreement.

Armenian PM briefs Iranian president on Washington talks with Azerbaijan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has briefed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the outcome of recent negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Washington.

Ukraine’s backers reneging on military personnel pledges: Sunday Times

Members of the so-called “Coalition of the Willing”, comprised of Kiev’s European backers, will not be sending troops to Ukraine despite previously floating the idea, The Sunday Times has reported, citing an anonymous source.

Three-quarters of UN members support Palestinian statehood: AFP

Three-quarters of UN members have already recognised or soon plan to recognise Palestinian statehood, according to a report by AFP.

US VP says Ukraine peace accord not gonna make ‘anybody super happy’

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has praised President Donald Trump's "peacemaking abilitie" in an interview, though he admitted the U.S.-brokered settlement to end Russia's war against Ukraine would likely not "make anybody super happy" and may not succeed at all.

European leaders seek talks with Trump before Putin meeting: Bloomberg

European leaders are seeking to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump before his planned meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska later this week, Bloomberg has reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Zelensky not invited to Putin-Trump summit in Alaska: WaPo

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has not been invited to attend next week’s summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump in the US, the Washington Post has reported, citing an official briefed on the negotiations.

Australia says to recognise Palestinian state in September

Australia will recognise a Palestinian state in September at the United Nations General Assembly meeting to add momentum for a two-state solution, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stated.

UN warns of ‘calamity’ as PM pushes for Israel to seize Gaza City

A senior United Nations official has warned the UN Security Council (UNSC) that Israel’s plan to seize Gaza City risked “another calamity” in the besieged enclave with far-reaching consequences, as five more people in Gaza reportedly died from starvation – bringing the overall toll to 217, including 100 children.

Israel kills prominent Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza

Israel assassinated two of Gaza’s leading journalists and their entire crew on Sunday night, signalling the likely start of a major onslaught on Gaza City.

New Zealand considering recognition of Palestinian state: FM

New Zealand is considering recognition of a Palestinian state, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has stated.

Syria backs out of Paris talks with Kurds: Report

Syria’s new government will not take part in planned meetings with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the French capital, Paris, Syria’s state news agency has reported, as tensions mount between the two sides.

Lebanese military warns against unrest amid calls for demonstrations over exclusive state control of weapons

Lebanon’s Army Command has issued a strong warning against moves that could “jeopardize national security” amid online calls for protests sparked by the government’s decision to place exclusive control of weapons in the hands of the state.

Israelis in Tel Aviv condemn Gaza reoccupation plan, demand hostage deal: Report

Tens of thousands of Israeli protesters blocked streets in central Tel Aviv on Saturday night, demanding a prisoner exchange agreement with Palestinian factions and voicing opposition to a recent government decision to reoccupy the Gaza Strip, according to local media.

European leaders call for more ‘pressure’ on Russia ahead of Trump-Putin summit

European leaders announced Sunday that only "an approach that combines active diplomacy, support to Ukraine and pressure" on Russia can bring the war in Ukraine to an end.

Palestinian FM demands action to end Israel’s genocide in Gaza

The international community must “shoulder its responsibility” and take action against Israel’s genocide in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian foreign affairs minister has told Al Jazeera before an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council.

White House mulling Zelensky invite to Trump-Putin summit in Alaska

The White House is considering inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to an Alaskan summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a White House official told The Hill.

Zelensky risks angering Trump: NYT

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky could find himself on the wrong side of the US president after he publicly criticized Donald Trump’s remark about the potential need for Kiev and Moscow to swap territories in order to end the Ukraine conflict, the New York Times has reported.

British Police arrest 474 people at protest over Palestine Action ban in London

More than 470 people have been arrested in central London at the largest demonstration relating to Palestine Action since the group was proscribed as a terrorist organisation.

‘Ukrainians will not gift their land’: Zelensky dismisses idea of territorial concessions to end Russia’s war

President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly rejected the idea of ceding any Ukrainian territory to end Russia's war, following U.S. President Donald Trump's statement of a possible territorial "swapping."

Armenian PM highlights railway connection with Iran in new transit corridor deal with Azerbaijan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, following the signing of a peace agreement with the neighboring Republic of Azerbaijan, emphasized that the deal creates a significant opportunity for Armenia to establish a railway connection with Iran.

US can retake weapons destined for Ukraine: CNN

The Pentagon has a policy in place allowing US-made weapons intended for Ukraine to be redirected back to American stockpiles, CNN has reported, citing a confidential memo seen by several sources.

Putin proposed halting war in exchange for Ukraine’s eastern regions: WSJ

Russian President Vladimir Putin introduced a sweeping proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine during a meeting with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, offering a halt in hostilities in exchange for Ukraine's eastern regions, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported, citing European and Ukrainian officials.

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