
'Unproductive': Ukraine peace talks end without wider truce agreement
The meeting in Istanbul ended without a breakthrough on a wider truce in the conflict.
The meeting in Istanbul ended without a breakthrough on a wider truce in the conflict.
Officials to meet in Istanbul in attempt to end the three-year war after Kyiv strike.
The UK will buy 7000 long-range weapons to boost its military readiness.
Hamas wants a permanent ceasefire, troop withdrawals and aid flow.
Phil Bagshaw criticised NZ for lack of support after his son's death in Ukraine.
Officials praise recent diplomatic efforts but say drone attacks endangering negotiations.
Shan-Le Kearns is the fourth New Zealander known to have died in the conflict.
Luxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit.
Russia launched a record 298 drones against Ukraine overnight, officials said.
Israel stepped up its military offensive in Gaza on Saturday.
Putin said the call lasted over two hours and praised Trump's involvement.
Israel pledged to allow a basic amount of food into Gaza to prevent hunger.
Ukraine said the 273 drone targets included the capital, Kyiv.
Israeli air strikes killed at least 33 people, more than half said to be children.
The recent Ukraine-Russia talks agreed on a 1000-for-1000 prisoner swap.
The Israeli military says it has struck over 150 targets in the Gaza Strip in 24 hours.
Zelenskyy won't attend Istanbul meeting after Putin declined face-to-face negotiations.
His defamation suit failed in 2023, with claims against him deemed 'substantially true'.
The visit aims to increase pressure on Russia for a ceasefire.
India and Pakistan have exchanged heavy artillery along their contested frontier.
Rescuers search for survivors in the wreckage of the UNWRA school, where civil defence authorities say an Israeli airstrike killed nine people. Video / AFP
Nine killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school sheltering displaced people.
At least three civilians, including a child, were killed after India fired missiles at Pakistani territory early today. VIdeo / AFP
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres 'alarmed' by Israeli plan.
The RSF targeted Osman Digna Air Base and civilian facilities with suicide drones.
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It coincides with the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
At least 68 people are dead in the rebel movement's stronghold of Saada.
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 35, rescuers reported.