Europe’s leaders raise pressure on Trump to involve Ukraine in Putin talks Move comes as Germany warns White House against any deal hatched ‘over heads of Europeans and Ukrainians’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2025
Confusion over the Alaska summit shows Vladimir Putin still calls the shots Donald Trump rewarding the Kremlin’s hardline attitude shows Russia can still sideline Ukraine from deal to end war The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2025
Europe Pushes For Ukraine Role In Trump-Putin Talks European leaders pushed on Sunday for Ukraine to be a part of the negotiations between the United States and Russia, ahead of talks between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. International Business Times · Aug 10, 2025
Jordan to host meeting with Syria, US on Syrian reconstruction President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s new government is trying to attract foreign investment as Syria’s economy lies in ruins. Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2025
Israel PM Says New Plan For Gaza 'Best Way To End The War' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that his new plan to expand the war and take control of Gaza City was "the best way to end the war", defying growing calls to stop the fighting. International Business Times · Aug 10, 2025
Ukraine says it hit Russian oil refinery in drone exchanges; key talks loom Drones launched by Kyiv are targeting deeper into Russian territory than in past, Al Jazeera’s correspondent reports. Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2025
Ion Iliescu obituary First president of Romania after the fall of the Ceaușescu regime who was later charged with crimes against humanity during the revolution The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2025
Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza deepens rift between government and IDF Israelis are united behind the army, and a clash with the military could have irreparable consequences for the administration The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2025
White House weighs inviting Zelensky to Trump–Putin Alaska summit A senior administration official said a three-way meeting remains ‘absolutely’ possible Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2025
Europe promises to ‘stand firmly’ with Ukraine as Trump, Putin plan summit Leaders of six European nations and the EU call for more pressure on Russia before Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2025
Inside the Scottish demining charity working to secure a safer future for Ukrainians As we drive through liberated Ukrainian villages and reach Budy, I spot walls pockmarked with shrapnel scars and shot holes ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2025
Armenians Caught Between Hope And Distrust After Accord With Azerbaijan The streets were almost deserted in Yerevan Saturday because of the summer heat, but at shaded parks and fountains, Armenians struggled to make sense of what the accord signed a day earlier in Washington means for them. International Business Times · Aug 10, 2025
Armenians caught between hope and distrust after accord with Azerbaijan The streets were almost deserted in Yerevan Saturday because of the summer heat, but at shaded parks and fountains, Armenians struggled to make sense of what the accord signed a day earlier in Washington means for them. Radio France Internationale · Aug 10, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,263 Here are the key events on day 1,263 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: European leaders urge pressure on Russia ahead of Trump-Putin talks Leaders stress need to protect Ukrainian and European security interests ahead of summit; Zelenskyy rejects idea of giving up land to end the war. What we know on day 1,264
The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2025 ‘No role for Hamas’ in future Palestinian state, Marles says – as it happened This blog is now closed
Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2025 Europe stresses Ukraine support ahead of Trump-Putin summit In a joint statement they said ‘meaningful negotiations can only take place in the context of a ceasefire or reduction of hostilities’.
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025 Iraqi prime minister removes paramilitary commanders after deadly clash with police Iraq’s prime minister has approved disciplinary measures against senior commanders in a paramilitary force after clashes with police left three dead last month
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025 Armenians and Azerbaijanis greet US-brokered peace deal with hope but also caution Residents and politicians in Armenia and Azerbaijan are responding with cautious hope after their leaders signed a U.S.-brokered agreement aimed at ending decades of hostilities
Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2025 Iran rejects planned transit corridor outlined in Armenia-Azerbaijan pact Iran is distancing itself from ally Russia as it rejects planned border corridor backed by US President Donald Trump.
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025 Donald Trump must not reward Vladimir Putin’s aggression Editorial: The Russian president is the obstacle to a negotiated settlement in Ukraine and to end the bloodshed he must make concessions
International Business Times · Aug 9, 2025 Russia Cautious On Armenia-Azerbaijan Deal, Iran Reject Border Corridor Russia cautiously welcomed a US-brokered draft deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan on Saturday, but Moscow's regional ally Iran rejected the idea of a new border corridor backed by President Donald Trump.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2025 Iran and Russia stand to lose from US deal with Azerbaijan and Armenia Trump-brokered peace treaty predicted to suffocate geopolitical influence of Washington’s rivals in region
Radio France Internationale · Aug 9, 2025 The troubled legacy of Ion Iliescu, who rebuilt Romania but left it torn in two Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first freely elected president after Communism, helped bring down the country’s dictatorship and led its transition to democracy and a market economy. A central figure in the 1989 revolution, he went on to serve three terms as head of state – but was later charged with crimes…
Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2025 Syria backs out of Paris talks with Kurdish-led fighters: State TV Government source says recent Kurdish-led conference ‘dealt blow’ to talks on implementing a March integration deal.