Ukraine, allies want truce with Russia starting Monday
The leaders of Germany, France, the UK and Poland have reaffirmed their support for Ukraine after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv.
India, Pakistan accuse each other of violating ceasefire
Hours after the announcement of a ceasefire agreement, explosions were heard in Indian-administered Kashmir. Both India and Pakistan have accused one another of violating the truce.
Hungary’s Viktor Orban targets Ukraine, as opposition grows
An unprecedented smear campaign against Ukraine is raging in Hungary. Prime Minister Viktor Orban wants his fellow citizens to vote against Ukraine’s accession to the EU.
US ‘encouraged’ by latest Iran talks, senior official says
The talks aim to end Iran’s uranium enrichment program in exchange for an easing of US sanctions. Tehran and Washington both suggested the fourth round ended positively, with more rounds to follow.
Germany turns first asylum seekers away at border
In the two days since the new German government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz tightened border controls, 19 people who had applied for asylum have reportedly been turned away.