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The Kremlin confirms it discussed Ukraine's NATO membership with the US envoy, amid Russian advances on the ground and Moscow's firm rejection of the alliance's expansion, which complicates the path to a peaceful settlement.

Humanitarian disaster in Sumatra: Indonesia floods kill more than 800 people, hundreds missing, with more than 570,000 displaced by heavy rains and landslides.

Details of the meeting between Trump's envoy and Kushner with Rustam Umarov in Florida following the Moscow talks. Learn about the behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts to end the Russian-Ukrainian war.

Trump asserts that his delegation held good talks with Putin in Moscow to end the Ukraine war, amid Kremlin assurances that there are obstacles to a territorial settlement despite the constructive atmosphere.

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping. The visit aims to pressure China to end the war in Ukraine and to discuss trade relations between the two countries.

The Kremlin asserts that Russia's military gains in Ukraine strengthen its position in negotiations to end the war with Washington, amid disagreements over NATO membership and territory.

Uzbekistan has fully reopened the Termez-Heraton border crossing with Afghanistan to travelers and goods after it had been closed since 2021, facilitating trade and ending the hardship of travel.

The death toll from the floods in Indonesia's Sumatra island has risen to 770, with 463 people still missing. A detailed report on the disaster, the challenges of rescue efforts, and the lack of aid in the affected areas.

Floods and landslides in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand have killed more than 1,300 people, while rescue efforts continue to address the humanitarian disaster.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has secured funding pledges of more than $1.5 billion for 2026, reflecting continued international support despite growing challenges.