insert_link World Trump talks with Putin and Zelenskyy US President Donald Trump has spoken with the leaders of both Russia and Ukraine, pledging to start negotiations to end their war "immediately." Wednesday's call with Vladimir Putin was the first known conversation between the two men since President Trump re-took the Oval Office last month. Benji Hyer reports. todayFebruary 13, 2025 46
insert_link World U.S. Defense Secretary Calls Ukraine’s NATO Hopes “Unrealistic” The new US Defence Secretary says Ukraine joining NATO is "unrealistic," as is expecting a return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders. That's a blow to Ukraine's aspirations, and weakens Kyiv's negotiating position -- according to former White House officials. Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv. todayFebruary 13, 2025 33
insert_link World Gaza ceasefire could be close Say US officials US officials say a ceasefire in Gaza could be announced in the coming days. Israel says it's waiting for a response from Hamas on a final draft of an agreement that could end the war and release the hostages still being held in Gaza. The United States, Qatar and Egypt have worked for more than a year to try and reach a deal - officials say the next 24 […] todayJanuary 14, 2025 21
insert_link World Donald Trump hush money case decision delayed Donald Trump's team has been given another week to negotiate with prosecutors in the former president's hush money case in New York. On Tuesday Judge Juan Merchan delayed a key ruling on whether to set aside the guilty verdict agreed by a jury earlier this year. Sally Patterson has more from New York. todayNovember 13, 2024 33
insert_link Health / Medical Global pandemic treaty will help fight future threats: top negotiator on how talks are going By Precious Matsoso, University of the Witwatersrand For the past two years the World Health Organization’s 194 member states have been negotiating an international accord on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. This was driven by the need to ensure the world is better prepared for future pandemics. The outcome of the government-led negotiations was presented to the annual meeting of the World Health Assembly […] todayJune 21, 2024 18
insert_link World United Nations ceasefire vote delayed amidst last-minute talks and Israeli shift Last-minute negotiations have postponed a UN vote on a draft resolution for a Gaza ceasefire, as Hamas leader plans talks in Egypt. Egypt and Qatar facilitated a truce last month, resulting in a week-long ceasefire and the release of hostages. While Israeli leaders initially rejected a new ceasefire, President Isaac Herzog stated on Tuesday that the country is now prepared for a pause to facilitate additional hostage releases. todayDecember 20, 2023 8