The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Israeli-American Hostage Could Be Taken To Qatar To Meet Trump After Release From Hamas Captivity

Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who is set to be released by Hamas from Gaza, is expected to fly to Qatar to meet with Trump later this week, Israeli media reported

Latin Times · May 12, 2025

Ukraine’s allies pile pressure on Putin to join Zelensky for peace talks

The Foreign Secretary hosted his counterparts from from France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Poland and the EU on Monday to discuss Ukraine.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Key dates in the PKK's decades-long armed struggle against Turkey

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party or PKK has formally declared its dissolution

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

France Condemns 'Fake News' Over Europe Leaders' Cocaine Accusation

The French presidency on Monday condemned "fake news" spread by "France's enemies" after social media accounts of far-right figures and Russian officials falsely claimed that European leaders including President Emmanuel Macron were seen taking drugs on a train.

International Business Times · May 12, 2025

Poland to close Russian consulate in Kraków over Warsaw fire

Ministers say investigation proves Russian intelligence services were behind shopping centre blaze last year

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025

With Israel Ties On The Table, UAE Offers Saudis An Example

US President Donald Trump's Gulf tour this week will take him to Saudi Arabia, which he would like see recognise Israel, and the neighbouring UAE which has benefitted from Israeli ties but also paid a price.

International Business Times · May 12, 2025

Leo XIV Urges Release Of Jailed Journalists As Zelensky Invites To Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the release of jailed journalists and urged reporters against using words that fan hatred, as Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky invited him to the war-torn country.

International Business Times · May 12, 2025

Macron condemns 'cocaine train' fake news pushed by Russia as conspiracy theory goes viral

‘This fake news is being spread by France’s enemies, both abroad and at home. We must remain vigilant against manipulation,’ the Élysée Palace posted on X

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Ex-UK home secretary: Trump unlikely to yield peace between Ukraine, Russia

Charles Clarke and another Cambridge University expert argue Europe could replace a failing US as Ukraine’s guarantor.

Al Jazeera · May 12, 2025

Drones Hit Ukraine As Zelensky Awaits Putin Reply On Talks

Russia fired more than 100 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Monday as it awaits the Kremlin's response to Volodymyr Zelensky's call for a personal meeting with Vladimir Putin this week.

International Business Times · May 12, 2025