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Russia, Ukraine & U.S. Negotiators Hold Trilateral Talks in Abu Dhabi
On January 23, 2026, negotiators from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States convened in Abu Dhabi for the first trilateral talks since Russia's...
Israel bulldozed the headquarters for the UN agency in Jerusalem that provides aid to Palestinian refugees, per Al Jazeera.
Israel bulldozed the headquarters for the UN agency in Jerusalem that provides aid to Palestinian refugees, per Al Jazeera.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin was asked to join President Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza, the Kremlin said.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin was asked to join President Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza, the Kremlin said. Putin hasn’t responded.
Iranian Death Toll
At least 5,000 people have been killed in protests across Iran, including roughly 500 security personnel, an Iranian official said yesterday...
Trump says he has been told killing of protesters in Iran has stopped
President Donald Trump said he had been assured that the killing of protesters in Iran had stopped after U.S. warnings of retaliation if violence...
Trump tells Iranians to keep protesting, says he will help them ‘if needed’
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to continue their anti-government protests, saying in a social media post that the U.S. would help them...
Trump claims Iran proposed talks after he threatened strikes amid crackdown on protests
President Trump said Iran has proposed negotiations after he threatened to strike the country amid widespread unrest and a crackdown on...
Hamas Agrees to U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire Proposal in Gaza
Gaza Strip: In a potential breakthrough, Hamas signaled acceptance of a U.S.-proposed ceasefire after intense fighting with Israel. The plan...
Major Ukraine-Russia Prisoner Swap Launched, Trump Hails Deal
Istanbul, Turkey: In the largest prisoner exchange of the Ukraine-Russia war, each side agreed to free 1,000 POWs. Former U.S. President Donald...
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