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US Offers NATO-like Security Guarantees to Ukraine While Territory Remains Central Dispute in Peace Talks
Dec 16, 2025 08:02 pm CST
The United States has proposed enhanced "Article 5-like" security guarantees for Ukraine as part of renewed peace negotiations, while territorial disputes remain the central obstacle. Ukrainian President Zelensky signals willingness to reconsider NATO membership ambitions in exchange for bilateral security agreements, as European leaders express optimism about progress in Berlin talks despite Russia's continued territorial demands.
Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict Escalates: First Civilian Death Reported as Rocket Strikes Thai Village
Dec 14, 2025 05:38 pm CST
The Thailand-Cambodia border conflict has claimed its first civilian victim after a rocket attack killed a 63-year-old Thai villager. Despite previous ceasefire attempts, fighting has intensified with thousands of rockets fired by Cambodia and airstrikes conducted by Thailand, resulting in dozens of casualties and displacing over half a million people in the dispute over contested border territories.
Hamas Offers Weapons "Freeze" Instead of Disarmament in Gaza Peace Negotiations
Dec 11, 2025 06:32 am CST
Hamas leadership has proposed a weapons "freeze" rather than full disarmament as part of ongoing Gaza truce negotiations. Senior Hamas figure Khaled Meshaal told Al Jazeera that while complete disarmament is "unacceptable," the group is willing to discuss weapons storage arrangements as guarantees against military escalation, potentially opening a path forward in the fragile US-brokered ceasefire agreement.
India Condemns Pakistan's Cross-Border Attacks on Afghanistan: Rising Tensions Despite Recent Ceasefire
Dec 09, 2025 02:49 am CST
India has officially condemned Pakistan's recent military strikes on Afghanistan that resulted in civilian casualties, emphasizing its support for Afghanistan's sovereignty. The attacks occurred less than two months after a Qatar and Turkey-brokered ceasefire agreement, marking a serious escalation in regional tensions since the Taliban took power in 2021.
Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 70,000 Despite Ceasefire: Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis Persists
Nov 30, 2025 02:51 am CST
The Gaza health ministry reports over 70,000 deaths in the two-year Israel-Hamas conflict, with 354 Palestinians killed since the October 10 ceasefire began. Despite the hostage exchanges between both sides, Gaza continues to face a devastating humanitarian crisis while the fragile US-brokered ceasefire remains in place.
Gaza Flooding Crisis: Thousands of Displaced Palestinians Face Winter in Damaged Tents
Nov 26, 2025 02:32 am CST
Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding across the Gaza Strip, leaving thousands of displaced Palestinians in waterlogged tents as winter approaches. With approximately 1.5 million people still homeless following the two-year conflict, aid organizations urgently need 300,000 new tents while facing restrictions on humanitarian supply deliveries despite the ongoing ceasefire.
UN Security Council Approves US Resolution on Gaza Peace Plan and Path to Palestinian Statehood
Nov 18, 2025 06:37 am CST
The UN Security Council has approved a US-drafted resolution supporting President Trump's Gaza peace plan with 13 votes in favor. The plan includes provisions for an International Stabilization Force, a transitional "Board of Peace" governing body, and establishes a pathway toward Palestinian statehood, despite Israeli objections. The resolution gained support from key Arab and Muslim-majority nations as the Gaza Strip faces reconstruction after two years of devastating conflict.
Pakistan Maintains Commitment to Dialogue with Afghanistan Despite Failed Peace Negotiations and Security Concerns
Nov 09, 2025 10:35 pm CST
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to diplomatic dialogue with Afghanistan following the unsuccessful conclusion of their third round of peace talks in Istanbul. Despite ongoing tensions over cross-border terrorism allegations and recent violence that killed dozens, both nations continue to maintain the October ceasefire agreement while addressing fundamental security concerns and sovereignty issues that remain unresolved between the neighboring countries.
Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 69,000 as Israel-Hamas Body Exchanges Continue Under Fragile Ceasefire
Nov 09, 2025 12:25 am CST
Gaza's health authorities report over 69,000 Palestinian deaths in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict as both sides exchange bodies under a tenuous ceasefire agreement. The increasing death count includes newly recovered remains from rubble, recently identified bodies, and casualties from continued strikes. Meanwhile, Israeli settler violence in the West Bank reaches record levels during olive harvest season, with multiple attacks reported against Palestinian farmers and international activists.
First Male Israeli Hostage Reveals Sexual Abuse During Gaza Captivity
Nov 07, 2025 12:31 am CST
Rom Braslavski, a security guard from the Nova music festival, becomes the first male Israeli hostage to publicly disclose sexual assault during his two-year captivity in Gaza before being released in a recent ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.