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Wars and conflicts

Ukraine’s Zelensky: Sensitive issues in proposed peace plan to be discussed with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that if negotiations proceeded on resolving the war “there must be no missiles, no massive strikes on Ukraine and our people.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that if negotiations proceeded on resolving the war “there must be no missiles, no massive strikes on Ukraine and our people.

Commentary

The shockwaves from Trump’s ‘Thanksgiving Day’ peace plan for Ukraine

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds a press conference following a closed-door talks on a US plan to end the war in Ukraine at the US Mission in Geneva, on Nov 23.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds a press conference following a closed-door talks on a US plan to end the war in Ukraine at the US Mission in Geneva, on Nov 23.

Gaza truce progress slow as Israeli-Hamas violence persists

The Gaza Health Ministry said on Nov 24 that at least 342 Palestinians had been killed by Israeli fire since the start of the truce.
The Gaza Health Ministry said on Nov 24 that at least 342 Palestinians had been killed by Israeli fire since the start of the truce.

Cutoff of US intelligence could harm Ukraine more than arms halt

The loss of intelligence sharing by the US could prove more devastating than a cutoff of weapons.
The loss of intelligence sharing by the US could prove more devastating than a cutoff of weapons.

US and Kyiv discuss reworked plan to end war in Ukraine

Residents receive humanitarian aid near their apartment building damaged during Russian missile strikes in the Kharkiv region on Nov 17.
Residents receive humanitarian aid near their apartment building damaged during Russian missile strikes in the Kharkiv region on Nov 17.

US hails ‘significant step forward’ in Ukraine ‘peace framework’ talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio holding a press conference following a closed-door talks on a US plan to end the war in Ukraine on Nov 23.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio holding a press conference following a closed-door talks on a US plan to end the war in Ukraine on Nov 23.

In his tightest corner yet, will Zelensky rise to the occasion?

To find a way through, Mr Volodymyr Zelensky will need strong support from his European partners and the Ukrainian public.
To find a way through, Mr Volodymyr Zelensky will need strong support from his European partners and the Ukrainian public.

Hamas delegation meets Egypt spy chief, says Israeli ‘breaches’ threaten ceasefire

People look over damage after an Israeli airstrike in western Gaza City, on Nov 22.
People look over damage after an Israeli airstrike in western Gaza City, on Nov 22.

News analysis

US-Ukraine talks in Geneva clouded by confusion over Trump’s ceasefire proposal

Diplomatic security officers secure the entrance of the InterContinental hotel as U.S. and Ukrainian officials prepare for closed-door talks..
Diplomatic security officers secure the entrance of the InterContinental hotel as U.S. and Ukrainian officials prepare for closed-door talks..

War refugee Aonishiki becomes first Ukrainian to win sumo tournament

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn had fled the war in 2022 and sought refuge in Germany before moving to Japan.
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn had fled the war in 2022 and sought refuge in Germany before moving to Japan.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.