Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin (2026-06-05 05:20 UTC)
Kurz: Ukraine’s president tells the Russian leader that only “direct engagement” between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.
U.S. House passes Bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia (2026-06-05 02:05 UTC)
Kurz: The 226-195 vote is a sign of impatience with President Donald Trump’s approach to the war and represents the House’s second major foreign policy break with Mr. Trump this week
Ukraine, Russia to pore over memoranda exchanged at talks — Foreign Ministry (2025-06-04 11:21 UTC)
Kurz: “As agreed on May 16, the Russian side handed over to the Ukrainian delegation a detailed two-part memorandum outlining its position on ways to achieve long-term peace and a possible full-fledged ceasefire,” Maria Zakharova said
Israel-Iran war LIVE: Peace talks stall after Hezbollah rejects truce (2026-06-05 03:21 UTC)
Kurz: Hezbollah has rejected the Israel-Lebanon talks, while a previous ceasefire announced on April 17 has been breached daily, with Israeli troops deployed deep inside Lebanese territory and the Iran-backed militants continuing to attack Israel
Gaza: Families mourn victims after overnight Israeli strikes that killed at least nine (2026-06-04 18:54 UTC)
Kurz: Families gathered in Gaza City to mourn relatives killed on 4 June after overnight Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City, according to local hospitals.
Gaza city residents survey destruction after overnight Israeli airstrike (2026-06-04 18:53 UTC)
Kurz: Gaza residents surveyed extensive damage on 4 June after an overnight Israeli airstrike hit an apartment in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of Gaza City.
Niger’s General Tchiani welcomed by President Erdogan during state visit to Turkey (2026-06-04 20:15 UTC)
Kurz: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday officially welcomed Niger military ruler Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani to the Presidential Palace in Ankara.
World News in Brief: UN scales up Ebola response, refugees ‘exiled’ in Africa, Political tensions escalate in Somalia (2026-06-04 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: The UN and its partners are continuing efforts to contain Ebola outbreaks in both the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, while warning that insecurity and misinformation remain major obstacles to the response.
From food lines in Somalia to clinics in Afghanistan, Hormuz crisis sends shockwaves through global aid networks (2026-06-04 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: What began as a geopolitical crisis in the Middle East nearly 100 days ago is increasingly becoming a food security crisis elsewhere, with UN agencies warning of rising hunger in Africa and malnourished children being turned away from medical clinics in Afghanistan.
Stealth jets, subs, missiles: The sub-continental arms race you can’t ignore (2026-06-05 05:17 UTC)
Kurz: Beijing’s support is reshaping Pakistan’s arsenal, pressuring Delhi to advance its defense programs and speed up procurements Read Full Article at RT.com