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‘The ball is in Russia’s court’: US pushes for Ukraine ceasefire
Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire after US promised to restart intelligence sharing.

Zelenskyy and top US diplomat in Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks
Ukraine proposes aerial and naval ceasefire to restart US military aid.

‘Must cease immediately’: UN rights chief condemns Syria killings
The UN and several governments condemned the violence and called for justice.

How Trump’s rhetoric is affecting Gaza’s fragile peace
Hamas criticised Trump's threats, saying they undermine the tenuous ceasefire.

‘American lives on the line’: Trump official confirms talks with Hamas
Hamas is believed to hold five Americans. Only one is alive.

‘Free choice’: Arab leaders unveil Gaza plan to rival Trump’s vision
The reconstruction is estimated to cost $50 billion, funded by wealthy Arab states.

‘Hell plan’ unveiled: Israel’s ceasefire strategy for Gaza
The decision aims to pressure Hamas into extending the ceasefire.

Kurdish separatists declare ceasefire with Turkey after 40 years of armed struggle
Outlawed Kurdish militants declare ceasefire after Abdullah Ocalan’s call to disband.

Gaza ceasefire talks back on track after prisoner agreement
Hamas confirmed the release agreement, supervised by Egypt.

Israel PM delays freeing Palestinian prisoners over ‘humiliating’ hostage release ceremonies
Netanyahu delays prisoner release until Hamas stops 'humiliating ceremonies.'

Remains of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas identified, family confirms
Hamas blamed a possible 'mix-up' for the initial misidentification of remains.

Israel says hostage body returned by Hamas is not Bibas boys' mother Shiri
Israel is also accusing Palestinian 'terrorists' of killing Shiri Bibas's two boys.

Why Saudi Arabia hosted high-level US-Russia talks on Ukraine
Russian negotiators stayed at Riyadh's five-star Ritz-Carlton, while Kyiv was frozen out.

Winston Peters - A to Z in foreign affairs - Audrey Young
Winston Peters' schedule in five countries includes a boxing bout and a big horse race.

With fighting stilled, Palestinians face new trauma: Searching for their dead
New York Times: Families face fresh horrors as they search the rubble.

‘All hell’: Trump’s ultimatum on Gaza hostage situation
Trump set a Saturday deadline for hostages to be released from Gaza.

‘Complete violation’: Hostage talks collapse amid tensions
The next release, set for February 15, is delayed indefinitely.

Trump: Palestinians will not return to Gaza after US takeover
US President heralds 'big real estate site' as he vows to demolish what is left of Strip.

Netanyahu praises Trump’s ‘revolutionary, creative’ Gaza plan amid backlash
Trump’s Gaza proposal sparked global outrage.

‘Serious threat’: Iran slams US plan to displace Palestinians in Gaza
Abbas Araghchi urged Islamic countries to unite against the relocation proposal.

Israeli news site corrects article labelled ‘fake news’ by Winston Peters
The story caught the attentions of an influential US Senator.