Diplomacy

US Agrees to Provide Security Guarantees to Ukraine in Ongoing Peace Talks

Washington agreed to offer security guarantees to Ukraine in peace talks, involving a European-led force supported by the US, to address security and territorial disputes.

Ukraine shifts from NATO bid to seeking Western security guarantees amid peace talks

Ukraine is willing to forgo NATO membership in exchange for alternative Western security guarantees amid war talks. The guarantees would fall short of NATO’s collective defense but aim to deter future Russian aggression.

Cambodia accuses Thailand of deeper bombing near civilian shelters amid border conflict

Thai airstrikes hit deep Cambodian territory near refugee camps amid intensified border fighting. Both sides report military and civilian casualties.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty under national security law

Jimmy Lai was found guilty of colluding with foreign forces under Hong Kong’s national security law, signaling Beijing's crackdown on dissent. He faces life imprisonment amid global criticism of the law and court’s independence.

Three Americans killed in IS ambush in central Syria, US military confirms

IS militants ambushed US forces in Syria's Palmyra, killing three Americans; the US vows retaliation amidst ongoing counterterrorism efforts.

Belarus frees over 120 political prisoners after US lifts potash sanctions

Belarus freed 123 political prisoners after US lifted sanctions on potash exports, marking renewed US-Belarus engagement amid Belarus's Russian ties.

Zelenskyy open to dropping NATO bid for Western security guarantees ahead of peace talks

Ukraine may drop its NATO bid for binding Western security guarantees to advance peace talks and deter Russia.

Thai PM Confirms Ongoing Fighting with Cambodia Despite US Mediation

Intense border clashes continue between Thailand and Cambodia despite US-brokered ceasefire attempts. Significant casualties and displacement reported.

Cambodia closes borders with Thailand amid escalating border clashes

Cambodia closed borders with Thailand amid ongoing fighting; ceasefire disputed. Heavy casualties and displacements reported; ASEAN pushes ceasefire.

Belarus releases 123 prisoners including Ales Bialiatski as US lifts potash sanctions

Belarus freed 123 prisoners and gained US potash sanctions relief after diplomatic talks.

Belarus frees 123 prisoners as the US lifts potash sanctions

Belarus released prisoners as the US lifted potash sanctions, signaling a thaw despite EU non-recognition of Lukashenko.

Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks amid stalled peace talks focused on eastern Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine exchanged attacks as diplomatic efforts continue, with Russia targeting Ukrainian infrastructure and Ukraine striking Russian territory.