Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner received VIP treatment in Moscow but failed to secure Russian backing for a US peace plan. Analysis suggests Washington's approach favours the Kremlin. Read the full report.
High-stakes Moscow talks between US envoys and Vladimir Putin end without a territorial compromise. The Russian president warns Europe he is 'ready right now' for war. Read the latest.
High-stakes Moscow summit between US envoys and Vladimir Putin described as 'productive' but fails to resolve key territorial disputes. Read the latest on the Ukraine peace efforts.
Two London women are stranded without food or water in Sri Lanka's tea mountains after Cyclone Ditwah-triggered landslides. Their daughter criticises the UK Foreign Office's lack of evacuation plan. Read more.
The UK government has postponed its ruling on China's controversial 'super-embassy' near Tower Bridge to 20 January, aligning with Keir Starmer's planned trip to Beijing. Read the latest on the diplomatic and security implications.
Pope Leo's unprecedented call for dialogue between Donald Trump and Nicolás Maduro marks a bold diplomatic intervention in the Venezuela crisis. Explore the details and potential consequences.
Pope Leo has publicly advised Donald Trump to pursue dialogue over military force to address the Venezuela crisis. Read the latest on this diplomatic intervention.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns upcoming US-Russia talks may force Kyiv into concessions. Macron hosts Zelenskyy as diplomatic efforts intensify. Read the latest developments.
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro pledges loyalty after a reported phone call with Donald Trump, who has increased pressure with sanctions and a narcoterrorism reward. Explore the rising tensions.
Revelation of a US military radar in Trinidad and Tobago raises concerns the Caribbean is being drawn into the escalating US-Venezuela standoff. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, as the US expresses optimism for a deal. Kyiv's allies fear pressure on Ukraine to concede.
Diplomatic push to end the Ukraine war accelerates. Zelenskyy revises peace plan as US envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Latest on day 1,378.
Donald Trump reportedly demanded Nicolás Maduro relinquish power and leave Venezuela immediately in a tense phone call. Explore the escalating US pressure campaign and Maduro's defiant response.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sees her slogan 'Work to Win' named the 2025 buzzword of the year. Discover the story behind this political catchphrase and its cultural impact.
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow for Ukraine peace talks, as a senior NATO officer suggests considering a 'pre-emptive strike' against Russia. Read the latest developments.
A group of international volunteers, including Italian and Canadian citizens, were violently attacked and robbed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Read the full report on the escalating violence.
As Zelenskyy meets Macron in Paris and a Trump envoy prepares for Putin talks, the EU's top diplomat warns this week could be decisive for Ukraine peace efforts. Follow the latest diplomatic moves.
Pope Leo brings plea for Christian-Muslim coexistence to Lebanon, a nation reeling from economic crisis and conflict. Read his powerful message of hope.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets France's Emmanuel Macron in Paris as US-led peace talks gain momentum. Key diplomatic moves unfold across Europe.
As Trump dismantled USAID, global shock ensued. But in Sierra Leone, it was seen as another betrayal. Explore the complex legacy of foreign aid in Africa.
Polish PM Donald Tusk meets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin, with Ukraine support topping the agenda. But beneath the surface, historical grievances and political friction threaten the crucial EU partnership. Read the full analysis.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy begins historic Ireland visit as crucial US peace talks continue. Read the latest developments in Ukraine-Russia diplomacy.
Donald Trump says 'good chance' of Ukraine peace deal after talks with Kyiv. Russian strikes kill six as naval drones hit oil tankers. Latest developments on day 1,377.
Donald Trump reveals he spoke with Nicolás Maduro as the US ramps up pressure on Venezuela. Discover the implications of this diplomatic development.
Pope Leo XIV addresses Lebanese leaders, urging peace as highest priority. Read his powerful message about resilience and regional stability in our exclusive coverage.
Pope Leo XIV delivers a powerful speech in Beirut, urging Lebanon's leaders to prioritise peace amidst regional conflict and Israeli airstrikes. Read his urgent message.
Recent diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine face obstacles as Putin demands territory surrender. Guardian analysis explains why peace remains distant.
MPs warn that abolishing the FCDO's migration and conflict directorate undermines UK security and risks losing vital expertise in global peace-building efforts.
Ukrainian officials meet US counterparts in Florida to discuss ending Russia's war as weekend attacks kill six. Critical negotiations follow revised peace framework proposals.
Venezuela condemns Trump's airspace closure as illegal aggression. Tensions escalate over US drug trafficking claims and Operation Southern Spear. Read the latest.