Publications
Prof Marc Weller explains how the ruling of the International Court of Justice at The Hague is a victory for humanity, although not an immediate win for the people of Gaza.
Middle East
Talks to reach a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas are 90% complete, but key issues remain that need to be bridged, a senior Palestinian official involved in the talks told the BBC.
Syria
Turkiye has hit back at claims by the United States that it agreed to a ceasefire with Kurdish fighters in northern Syria, and has vowed to continue working to clear them from the territory – a military operation that was launched after the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Middle East
Israeli and Hamas appear close to reaching a ceasefire deal to wind down the war in Gaza.
Ukraine
Zelenskyy insisted that any steps to secure peace in Ukraine would have to involve the might of the United States.
Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he was ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on ending the war and had no conditions for starting talks with the Ukrainian authorities.
Syria
The de facto leader of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has said the country is exhausted by war and is not a threat to its neighbours or to the West.
Middle East
Israeli negotiators are holding talks with mediators in Doha over a ceasefire with Hamas and the release of hostages from Gaza, as diplomats push for a deal before Donald Trump takes office in January.
Middle East
The fall of Assad’s regime and Biden’s departure have revived calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. However, Israel holds leverage over talks, argues Emad Moussa.