Trump's Saudi courtship sidelines Israel
Analysis of how Trump's transactional foreign policy, marked by lavish treatment of Saudi Arabia and massive investment deals, is shifting US Middle East priorities away from Israel.
Category : Diplomacy
Macron: No deterrence means Russians will return
French President Emmanuel Macron warns Russia will betray promises without deterrence in Ukraine peace plans. Global leaders push back against Trump's proposal as fighting continues near Pokrovsk.
Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan Sparks Fierce Backlash
President Zelenskyy confronts an impossible choice as Trump's controversial peace deal, criticised as a 'gift to Putin', demands territorial concessions. Geneva talks loom.
Trump's Ukraine peace plan 'not final offer'
Donald Trump states the US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine is not final, prompting emergency Geneva talks as European allies express unease over demands for Kyiv. Follow the latest developments.
Ukraine crisis as Trump peace plan demands concessions
Ukraine and its allies scramble for crisis talks in Geneva after a US-Russia peace plan demands significant Ukrainian concessions. Will European leaders persuade Washington?
Starmer plays whack-a-mole in Ukraine peace talks
PM Keir Starmer walks tightrope between US and Europe as UK dispatches envoy to Geneva for crucial Ukraine peace negotiations. Follow the latest diplomatic developments.
Starmer's Ukraine peace plan 'concern' at G20
Sir Keir Starmer has revealed his concerns about a US-backed 28-point Ukraine peace plan, stating it 'requires additional work' as the G20 summit proceeds without Donald Trump. Read the latest developments.
Western leaders say US Ukraine peace plan 'needs work'
Western leaders at the G20 summit state the US proposal for Ukraine requires major changes. Macron warns the G20 risks losing its global relevance. Read the latest developments.
Europe's counter-proposal to US-Russia Ukraine plan
European leaders scramble at the G20 summit to counter a US-Russian peace deal for Ukraine seen as too favourable to Moscow. Follow the latest diplomatic developments.
Starmer's G20 plan as Trump boycotts summit
Sir Keir Starmer outlines a five-point growth plan at the G20 in South Africa, while the US under Donald Trump boycotts the talks. Discover the global implications.
Europe's counter-proposal to US-Russia Ukraine peace plan
European leaders scramble at the G20 summit to present a counter-proposal to the US-Russian 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, seeking a just and lasting peace. Follow the latest developments.
Starmer at G20 summit as Trump boycotts talks
Sir Keir Starmer unveils a five-point growth plan at the historic G20 summit in South Africa, while the US under Donald Trump boycotts the event. Discover the global implications.
US Urges Ukraine to Accept Peace Deal Before Thanksgiving
US officials pressure Zelenskyy to sign peace agreement with Russia, warning Ukraine faces harsher terms if delayed. Key Nato allies express concern over secretive negotiations.
Ukraine's impossible choice as Trump pushes peace plan
Ukraine faces critical moment as Trump demands acceptance of US-Russia peace plan within days. G20 summit sees Western allies rally behind Zelenskyy amid capitulation fears.
Trump's Ukraine peace plan sparks bipartisan criticism
Donald Trump presents a controversial 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, demanding territorial concessions to Russia. Critics warn it rewards aggression and could destabilise Europe. Read the full analysis.
Putin backs Trump's Ukraine peace proposal
Vladimir Putin has publicly supported Donald Trump's controversial 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, including ceasefire terms and territorial concessions. Read the full analysis.
Zelenskyy faces Trump's 28-point Ukraine peace plan pressure
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addresses nation amid US pressure to accept Trump's peace plan requiring territorial concessions to Russia. Read the latest developments.
US soldiers accidentally cross border into Mexico
Heavily armed Mexican troops scrambled after US contractors mistakenly landed on a beach in Playa Bagdad and planted warning signs. The Pentagon has issued an apology.
Trump's Ukraine peace plan pressures Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces unbearable pressure as Trump administration threatens to withdraw support unless Ukraine accepts controversial peace deal. Read the full analysis.
Zelenskyy warns of Ukraine's 'most difficult moment'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns his nation faces one of its most difficult moments amid US pressure to accept a 28-point peace plan and concede territory to Russia.
Starmer to approve Chinese 'super embassy' in London
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to approve plans for a new Chinese embassy in London, despite security concerns and parliamentary opposition. Read the full story.
US-South Africa Row Mars G20 Summit Opening
Tensions between the US and South Africa overshadow the G20 summit in Johannesburg. Keir Starmer attends as a row over US participation and global inequality takes centre stage. Read the full analysis.
Kirill Dmitriev: Kremlin's US Operator in Ukraine Talks
Exclusive profile of Kirill Dmitriev, the Harvard-educated Russian fund chief who drafted controversial Ukraine peace terms with Trump associate Steve Witkoff. Discover his remarkable rise.
Trump's Ukraine peace plan demands land cession to Russia
A draft of Donald Trump's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine reveals requirements for Kyiv to cede territory and limit military size. Read the full analysis of the controversial proposal.
UK to approve Chinese mega-embassy in London
Sir Keir Starmer's government prepares to greenlight China's new mega-embassy at Royal Mint Court despite security concerns. Final decision expected 10 December.
EU scrambles to respond to US Ukraine peace plan
European leaders react to a US-led proposal for ending the war in Ukraine, raising concerns over potential concessions to Russia. Follow live updates.
G20 South Africa Summit Faces Multiple Challenges
South Africa's inaugural G20 summit confronts US boycott warnings and indigenous community protests over land rights and exclusion from critical discussions.
Trump's Ukraine Plan: Territory Cessions & NATO Ban
Zelenskyy to discuss controversial US-Russian peace plan requiring Ukraine to cede territory, shrink army, and abandon NATO ambitions. Read the full analysis.
South Africa's G20 Summit Faces Challenges and Protests
South Africa hosts its first G20 summit amid US boycotts and indigenous exclusion protests. Discover how Khoi-San communities challenge the summit's inclusivity theme.
SA honours Australian diplomat for apartheid resistance
Bruce Haigh, who used diplomatic immunity to help anti-apartheid activists escape South Africa, is being honoured on Freedom Park's Wall of Names alongside former PMs Hawke and Fraser.
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