Trump tells Japan's PM to avoid escalating China tensions
Donald Trump has reportedly urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to 'dial down the volume' in the dispute with China over Taiwan. Discover the diplomatic implications.
Donald Trump has reportedly urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to 'dial down the volume' in the dispute with China over Taiwan. Discover the diplomatic implications.
Israeli armoured vehicles and hundreds of soldiers conduct largest West Bank military operation since Gaza ceasefire. Curfew imposed and families displaced in ongoing raid.
Analysis of Trump's leaked 28-point Ukraine peace plan. Is it capitulation to Russia or a basis for negotiation? Listen to The World podcast for expert insight.
German Eurofighter Typhoons scrambled after Russian drones make deepest incursion into Romania since Ukraine war began. Read the latest developments.
Israeli airstrike in Beirut kills five, wounds 28, dramatically escalating regional tensions. Analysis of Lebanon and Hezbollah responses to ongoing conflict.
Pakistan launches deadly airstrikes on Afghan province of Khost, killing 10 including nine children. Taliban accuses Pakistan of sovereignty violation amid escalating tensions.
The US has deployed its largest Caribbean force since 1989, with 83 deaths in anti-drug operations the UN calls extrajudicial executions. Read the full analysis.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi fails to secure meeting with Chinese premier at G20 summit amid Taiwan dispute. Public backing rises despite diplomatic freeze. Read the full analysis.
A Russian corvette and tanker were intercepted by HMS Severn in the Dover Strait. Defence Secretary warns of a 'new era of threat' for the UK. Stay informed on UK security.
UK, France and Germany present detailed counter proposal to US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine, suggesting key changes to security guarantees and territorial negotiations.
Israeli forces target Hezbollah chief of staff in Beirut suburb strike. Latest escalation in cross-border conflict raises regional tensions. Read full analysis.
Israeli strike targets Hezbollah's chief of staff in Beirut, escalating Middle East tensions. Read the latest developments and analysis.
US draft peace plan for Ukraine, seen as favourable to Moscow, prompts emergency Geneva talks. Ukraine faces Thursday deadline to respond. Follow the latest developments.
Dutch forces deployed weapons after unidentified drones were spotted over Volkel Air Base, a key NATO nuclear deterrence site. Investigation underway. Read the latest.
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.
French army chief warns nation must prepare psychologically for potential conflict with Russia by 2030. General Mandon says France lacks 'will to fight' despite having military capability.
Northern Israeli communities rebuild amid tense calm as Israel prepares potential offensive against Hezbollah. Discover the human stories behind the conflict.
Donald Trump's proposed peace plan for Ukraine, seen as a surrender ultimatium, creates the biggest NATO crisis in decades. Europe must now step up to guarantee Ukraine's security.
Analysis reveals Trump's Ukraine peace plan mirrors Russian demands, posing a major crisis for NATO and European security. Discover the details and implications.
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.
Powerful images from Friday include South African women's anti-violence protest, Guatemalan gang leader capture, and West Bank tensions. See the world through Guardian's lens.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani meets President Trump in historic Oval Office showdown. Can political opposites find common ground on affordability and New York's future? Read the full analysis.
Zelenskyy to discuss controversial US-Russian peace plan requiring Ukraine to cede territory, shrink army, and abandon NATO ambitions. Read the full analysis.
UK Defence Secretary warns of 'military options ready' as Russian spy ship Yantar operates near Scotland. Russia accuses Britain of 'militaristic hysteria' in escalating tensions.
Poland closes its final Russian consulate, branding a railway bomb attack as 'state terrorism'. Four arrests made in probe into Moscow-linked sabotage. Read the latest.
The European Commission unveils a 'military mobility' plan to create a 'military Schengen' zone, easing cross-border movement for armed forces to counter potential Russian aggression. Read the full strategy.
Parliamentary committee warns UK lacks credible defence funding plan as armed forces shrink to historic lows. Read the stark assessment of Britain's military readiness.
China reinstates seafood ban on Japan following PM's Taiwan comments, escalating diplomatic tensions. Learn how this affects bilateral relations and trade.
NATO fighter jets launched after Russian drone spotted on Romanian border. Latest incursion comes as US reduces troop numbers in Eastern Europe. Read the full analysis.
European leaders debate nuclear proliferation as US support wanes. Experts warn of global instability while examining NATO's current arsenal and political implications.