Ukraine softens stance on land concessions: Telegraph

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky could agree to concede land to Russia and the freezing of the current front lines as part of a potential conflict settlement, the Daily Telegraph has reported, citing sources. Publicly, however, he has refused to consider giving up territory.

‘No sign’ Russia preparing for ending war: Zelensky says ahead of Trump-Putin summit in Alaska

Russia is preparing to stage new offensives in Ukraine and has shown "no sign" of readiness for a ceasefire, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated.

EU leaders say Ukraine should have freedom to decide its future

26 European heads of state and governments have announced in a statement that Ukrainians must have the freedom to decide their future and that a diplomatic solution must protect Ukrainian and European interests.

Europe ‘lacks strength’ to support Ukraine: Times

Europe does not have the capability to help Ukraine in any meaningful way, whether in pushing for better negotiating terms or enforcing a future ceasefire, according to a report by The Times.

Most Lebanese oppose Hezbollah disarmament: Survey

A new opinion poll has showed that a majority of Lebanese people oppose the disarmament of the Hezbollah resistance movement and believe that the country’s army is not capable of confronting Israeli acts of aggression on its own.

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.

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.

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.

President Pezeshkian calls for action against Israeli crimes in Gaza

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the urgent need for countries around the world to intensify their efforts to stop the ongoing crimes committed by the Israeli regime against the innocent people of Gaza.

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.

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.

Iranian daily sees regional ‘conspiracy’ in Gaza, Hezbollah and Zangezur moves

Iran’s Jomhouri-e Eslami newspaper has described three recent political and security developments in the Middle East and South Caucasus as a coordinated “plot” serving US and Israeli interests.

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.

Iranian analyst warns of geopolitical ‘chokehold’ as US consortium takes control of Zangezur corridor

Ehsan Movahedian, an Iranian Caucasus affairs expert, has warned that the Friday US-brokered agreement on the so-called Zangezur corridor could sideline Iran from key regional transit routes.

Iran’s Presllident: Journalists Conveyed Crimes of Zionists to World

Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, during a visit to IRINN (the News Network of Iran) on the occasion of Journalist Day, said: “Dedicated and well-informed journalists, both in Iran and in the region, made great efforts to bring the aggressions and crimes of the Zionist regime to the attention of the world.”

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