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Activists in Trump and Putin masks embrace during a protest in Berlin, Germany, on Thursday. Photo: EPA
Ukraine war

Putin praises Trump’s efforts to end Ukraine war ahead of Alaska summit

Trump said there was a 25 per cent chance that the talks would fail, but added he could stay in Alaska for longer depending on what happens.

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Russia

Advantage America? Revived Silk Route puts US back on track in South Caucasus

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Ukraine war

Editorial | Trump-Putin summit only a first step towards ending Ukraine war

Ukraine war

Trump floats meeting with Putin and Zelensky if Alaska talks go well

The US president also said Russia would face consequences if Putin does not agree to stop the war in Ukraine.

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US President Donald Trump speaks during an event at the Kennedy Centre in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Putin may soon test ‘invincible’ missile that could overshadow Trump summit

The Russian leader says the nuclear-armed Burevestnik – dubbed Skyfall by Nato – has almost unlimited range and can evade missile defences.

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Ukraine war

Zelensky warns Trump that Putin is ‘bluffing’ ahead of summit

The comments came after Trump’s virtual meeting with European leaders, which prioritised a ceasefire and future talks on Ukraine’s territorial issues.

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Russia

Russia restricts calls on Telegram, WhatsApp, accusing apps of law breaches

The curbs are part of Russia’s push for ‘digital sovereignty’, which includes a new state-backed messaging app to reduce dependence on foreign tech.

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Russia is restricting Telegram, and WhatsApp calls, citing security concerns. Photo: Shutterstock
Israel-Gaza war

‘Dangerous escalation’: Israeli army approves ‘framework’ for Gaza offensive

The approval for the expanded offensive comes days after Israel’s security cabinet called for the seizure of Gaza’s largest city.

Myanmar

Myanmar refugees on the brink as funding cuts bite: ‘I feel so anxious’

Refugees in camps along the Thailand-Myanmar border face hunger and healthcare issues as aid workers scramble for solutions.

Israel-Gaza war

Al Jazeera revises number of staff killed in Israeli attack to 4

The Qatar-based broadcaster said that four of the six dead in Gaza were staff and not five as initially reported.

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Protesters carry posters with pictures of Palestinian journalists Anas al-Sharif (right) and Mohammed Qreiqeh in the West Bank city of Ramallah on August 11. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

Putin holds call with North Korea’s Kim, discusses coming talks with Trump

The Russian leader expressed appreciation for North Korea’s help in Ukraine’s Kursk region.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un speaks on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Pyongyang in an image released on Wednesday. Photo: KCNA via Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

Israel’s Netanyahu floats ‘allowing’ Palestinians out of Gaza

One report says Israel is in talks to possibly resettle Palestinians in South Sudan, moving them from one war-ravaged land to another.

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Ukraine war

Ukraine’s Zelensky calls Trump summit in Alaska a ‘personal victory’ for Putin

The president also ruled out withdrawing from Donbas as part of a peace deal, after Trump suggested a land swap may be needed to end the war.

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Ukraine war

Russia has won Ukraine war, Hungary’s Orban says ahead of Trump-Putin summit

The right-wing PM was the only EU leader not to endorse a joint statement saying Ukraine should have the freedom to decide its future.

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks to media in Brussels, Belgium, in June. Photo: Sophie Hugon/EU Council via dpa
Ukraine war

Russia gains ground in Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meeting

Conflicting reports emerged, with a Kremlin adviser calling it a ‘gift’ to Putin and Trump, while a Ukrainian officer calls the front line ‘chaotic’.

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Crews extinguish a structural fire following a Russian strike in Dobropillia, Donetsk region in March. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine/AFP
Thailand

Thailand warns of action after soldier injured near Cambodia border

Thailand has accused Cambodia of planting new mines on the Thai side of the disputed border, a charge that Phnom Penh denies.

Israel-Gaza war

Israel’s Gaza City offensive may be weeks away, leaving time for ceasefire

Two officials say the evacuation of civilians could take until October, despite Netanyahu’s vow to begin the offensive ‘fairly quickly’.

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Indonesia

As Indonesia plans an island refuge for wounded Gazans, is it helping Israel?

Critics fear moving thousands of Gazans to Indonesia’s Galang Island could inadvertently support Israel’s plan to annex more territory.

A satellite image of Galang Island, or Pulau Galang, taken in 2021. Photo: Shutterstock
North Korea

Unpacking North Korea’s ‘unusual’ reaction to this year’s US-South Korea drills

Observers say they’re surprised by Pyongyang’s shift in tone towards the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills, which begin on August 18.

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Middle East

Iran security chief meets officials in Iraq before Lebanon visit

Ali Larijani’s first foreign trip since being appointed comes after a war with Israel and recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

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Ukraine war

Ahead of summit, Trump says both Ukraine and Russia will need to cede territory

US president plays down expectations for summit deal with Putin, calling it a ‘feel-out meeting’.

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The ruins of residential buildings in the abandoned town of Marinka (Maryinka), in the Donetsk region, a Russian-controlled area of Ukraine. Photo: Reuters
China's military weapons

China releases rare footage of DF-100 cruise missile to deter US

‘If it can be launched close to urban areas, it will be more difficult for adversaries to locate, identify, target and destroy it’: analyst.

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In 2019, China unveiled its DF-100 cruise missiles during a parade. In the past week the public has gained a rare glimpse of the weapon via a PLA documentary aired on state media. Photo: AP
Middle East

Video appears to show Israeli settler killing unarmed Palestinian activist

The footage appears to show Yinon Levi firing toward the man filming, who was later identified as Awdah Hathaleen.

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Asean

Thailand-Cambodia ‘deep mistrust’ tests Asean’s peacekeeping role

Asean observers may ease tensions for now, but a lasting peace on the Thai-Cambodian border requires sustained engagement, analysts say.

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United States

A look at Alaska’s Russian past as Trump and Putin prepare to meet

The US bought the territory from Russia for US$7.2 million in 1867, a deal once mocked as ‘Seward’s folly’.

Mount Denali, Alaska. Photo: Shutterstock
Australia

Australia to recognise Palestinian state – joining France, Canada, UK

PM Anthony Albanese said Australia’s decision was predicated on the Palestinian Authority holding elections and demilitarising Gaza.

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Protesters wave Palestinian flags at a rally outside Parliament House in Canberra last month calling for sanctions against Israel. Photo: EPA
Israel-Gaza war

Israel claims Hamas link after strike kills Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza

Qatari broadcaster condemns attack, which killed four Al Jazeera journalists and an assistant, as a ‘desperate attempt to silence voices’.

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Ukraine war

Zelensky accuses Russia of trying to ‘deceive America’ before Trump-Putin talks

The Ukrainian president, who has not been invited to the Alaska meeting, says he will not allow any territorial concessions in a peace deal.

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