After Israel and Hamas agree to the first phase of a peace deal, President Trump says the US will be involved in efforts to maintain peace in Gaza.


Breaking: Trump says US will be 'involved' in keeping Gaza peaceful 

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday there is a “real chance” for a Gaza peace deal as Israeli and Hamas negotiators held indirect talks marking the second anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack.


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Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on Ukrainian forces to surrender in Kursk, assuring their safety if they comply. Russia has reportedly recaptured the key town of Sudzha, escalating tensions. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump has urged Putin to spare Kyiv’s troops, while British PM Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron press for a ceasefire.

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As the Kremlin considers a ceasefire proposal, Russian officials say they want to hear from the US before making a decision. While a Trump-Putin phone call isn’t ruled out, Senator Marco Rubio warns that Europe must be involved in any Ukraine diplomacy.

US awaits Putin’s decision: Will Putin agree to Trump’s ceasefire deal?

The talks between the Lebanese leader Nabih Berri and the American envoy Amos Hochstein or the US proposal for a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel have lasted well over two hours. Watch in for more details!

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<p>After Israel reportedly submitted a proposal of a two-month pause to the war in Gaza&nbsp;and return of hostages return in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners, a top Egyptian official said Tuesday (Jan 23) that the militant group has rejected it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official remained anonymous when speaking to media outlets, and also disclosed that Hamas will not release hostages until Israel takes away its forces from Gazan soil. However, there is no confirmation regarding this from the Israeli side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Israel has already confirmed that it will not end the war completely, even though it proposed a hiatus for the safe return of over 100 hostages held captive by Hamas.</p>

<p>Israel's government spokesman Eylon Levy reportedly said on Tuesday that Israel will not accede to an agreement that results in Hamas continuing to remain in power in the beseiged Gaza territory.</p>

<p>The Qatari and Egyptian mediators facilitated the submission of the proposal, reports said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Israel is seeking a gradual release of the remaining 136 hostages. It's important to note that the offer differs from Hamas' demand for a complete end to the ongoing war, which began after the October 7 violence when militants entered Israel and killed and abuducted civilians.</p>

<p>The proposal outlined a phased release of hostages and included the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza's main population centres.</p>

<p>Additionally, it suggests a gradual return of Palestinians to the north of Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The proposed plan detailed a step-by-step approach, starting with the release of elderly individuals aged over 60, children, women, and critically ill hostages.</p>

<p>Subsequent stages involve the release of female soldiers, men under 60 who are not soldiers, and ultimately, male soldiers along with the bodies of hostages.</p>

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<p>The proposal also mentioned a pre-agreement between Israel and Hamas on the number of prisoners to be released from Israeli jails (approximately 6,000), but a separate negotiation on the specific names of these individuals.</p>

<p>Despite a November truce, hostilities resumed on December 1, making it uncertain whether another pause in the war will be reached.</p>

<h2><strong>Is a truce imminent?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>A report by Reuters citing three sources said Israel and Hamas generally agree in principle for a one-month ceasefire and return of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Israeli hostages.</p>

<p>However, the report highlighted that the progress of the framework plan is hindered by the divergent views of the two sides on how to achieve a permanent resolution to the Gaza war.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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After Israel reportedly submitted a proposal of a two-month pause to the war in Gaza and return of hostages return in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners, a top Egyptian official said Tuesday (Jan 23) that the militant group has rejected it.

After Israel reportedly submitted a proposal of a two-month pause to the war in Gaza and return of hostages return in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners, a top Egyptian official said Tuesday (Jan 23) that the militant group has rejected it. The official remained anonymous when speaking to media outlets, and also disclosed that Hamas will not release hostages until Israel takes away its forces from Gazan soil. However, there is no confirmation regarding this from the Israeli side. Notably, Israel has already confirmed that it will not end the war completely, even though it proposed a hiatus for the safe return of over 100 hostages held captive by Hamas. Israel's government spokesman Eylon Levy reportedly said on Tuesday that Israel will not accede to an agreement that results in Hamas continuing to remain in power in the beseiged Gaza territory. The Qatari and Egyptian mediators facilitated the submission of the proposal, reports said. Also Read | Pakistan reopens border crossing with Afghanistan after deadlock over visa requirements Israel is seeking a gradual release of the remaining 136 hostages. It's important to note that the offer differs from Hamas' demand for a complete end to the ongoing war, which began after the October 7 violence when militants entered Israel and killed and abuducted civilians. The proposal outlined a phased release of hostages and included the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza's main population centres. Additionally, it suggests a gradual return of Palestinians to the north of Gaza. Also Read | North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles towards Yellow Sea, says South Korea The proposed plan detailed a step-by-step approach, starting with the release of elderly individuals aged over 60, children, women, and critically ill hostages. Subsequent stages involve the release of female soldiers, men under 60 who are not soldiers, and ultimately, male soldiers along with the bodies of hostages. Watch | Consoles lead gaming resurgence × The proposal also mentioned a pre-agreement between Israel and Hamas on the number of prisoners to be released from Israeli jails (approximately 6,000), but a separate negotiation on the specific names of these individuals. Despite a November truce, hostilities resumed on December 1, making it uncertain whether another pause in the war will be reached. Is a truce imminent? A report by Reuters citing three sources said Israel and Hamas generally agree in principle for a one-month ceasefire and return of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Israeli hostages. However, the report highlighted that the progress of the framework plan is hindered by the divergent views of the two sides on how to achieve a permanent resolution to the Gaza war. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Hamas rejects Israeli proposal for 2-month Gaza war pause, insists on end to Israeli offensive: Report

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin said that it is impossible for his administration to "abandon the territorial gains" made during nearly two years since February 2022. Putin on Tuesday warned that Ukraine's statehood could suffer an "irreparable and very serious blow" if the war continues and that peace with Kyiv could not be achieved because the then-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson played a spoilsport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Putin made the remarks during a televised meeting with the heads of Russian municipalities. The Russian president who is seeking re-election during presidential elections in March, claimed that the country's forces were winning the war in Ukraine.</p>

<p>Putin's comments came hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky virtually told the World Economic Forum in Davos that he was against a ceasefire in the war at this time, and called for a decisive win for his country to conclusively end the conflict.</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine's counteroffensive has 'failed': Vladimir Putin</strong></h2>

<p>Putin said that Ukraine's much-watched and equally anticipated counteroffensive launched in June had "failed," and that "the initiative is in the hands of the Russian Armed Forces."</p>

<p>"If this continues, Ukraine's statehood may face an irreparable and very serious blow," Putin added.</p>

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<p>"The so-called 'peace formula' that's being talked about in the West and in Ukraine is a continuation of the decree of the Ukrainian president banning negotiations with Russia," Putin said, as per Sputnik. "As for the negotiating process, it's an attempt to encourage us to abandon the territorial gains we've achieved over the past 1 1/2 years. But this is impossible. Everyone understands that this is impossible."</p>

<h2><strong>Putin's big claim on peace deal with Ukraine</strong></h2>

<p>Putin repeated the claim that Ukraine signed a peace treaty with Russia in the spring of 2022, then threw it into the 'garbage of history'.</p>

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<p>Referring to the purported deal made in Turkey early on during the war, Putin said: "A day later, they threw all the agreements into the trash, and now they are saying publicly—including the head of the Ukrainian negotiating group—that 'Yes, we were ready, but we missed the chance because then-Prime Minister of Britain [Boris] Johnson came and persuaded us not to implement these agreements.'"</p>

<p>He continued: "Fools, are they not? They're admitting directly that if they had gone for it, everything could have been ended a long time ago, one and a half&nbsp;years ago."</p>

<p>Putin also denounced Kyiv for what he claimed were intentional hits on civilian infrastructure, a claim that Ukraine has made against his forces after Russian assaults.</p>

<p>"But instead of solving military tasks, they are acting in this barbaric way, striking peaceful settlements using indiscriminate weapons. Multiple launch rocket systems are simply used to hit wide areas," Putin said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Russian President Vladimir Putin said that it is impossible for his administration to "abandon the territorial gains" made during nearly two years since February 2022.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that it is impossible for his administration to "abandon the territorial gains" made during nearly two years since February 2022. Putin on Tuesday warned that Ukraine's statehood could suffer an "irreparable and very serious blow" if the war continues and that peace with Kyiv could not be achieved because the then-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson played a spoilsport. Putin made the remarks during a televised meeting with the heads of Russian municipalities. The Russian president who is seeking re-election during presidential elections in March, claimed that the country's forces were winning the war in Ukraine. Putin's comments came hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky virtually told the World Economic Forum in Davos that he was against a ceasefire in the war at this time, and called for a decisive win for his country to conclusively end the conflict. Ukraine's counteroffensive has 'failed': Vladimir Putin Putin said that Ukraine's much-watched and equally anticipated counteroffensive launched in June had "failed," and that "the initiative is in the hands of the Russian Armed Forces." "If this continues, Ukraine's statehood may face an irreparable and very serious blow," Putin added. Also watch | Gravitas | Russia, Ukraine, to West Asia Crisis: Is this the beginning of World War III? × "The so-called 'peace formula' that's being talked about in the West and in Ukraine is a continuation of the decree of the Ukrainian president banning negotiations with Russia," Putin said, as per Sputnik. "As for the negotiating process, it's an attempt to encourage us to abandon the territorial gains we've achieved over the past 1 1/2 years. But this is impossible. Everyone understands that this is impossible." Putin's big claim on peace deal with Ukraine Putin repeated the claim that Ukraine signed a peace treaty with Russia in the spring of 2022, then threw it into the 'garbage of history'. Also read | Putin says Ukraine signed peace treaty with Russia in spring of 2022, then threw it into 'garbage of history' Referring to the purported deal made in Turkey early on during the war, Putin said: "A day later, they threw all the agreements into the trash, and now they are saying publicly—including the head of the Ukrainian negotiating group—that 'Yes, we were ready, but we missed the chance because then-Prime Minister of Britain [Boris] Johnson came and persuaded us not to implement these agreements.'" He continued: "Fools, are they not? They're admitting directly that if they had gone for it, everything could have been ended a long time ago, one and a half years ago." Putin also denounced Kyiv for what he claimed were intentional hits on civilian infrastructure, a claim that Ukraine has made against his forces after Russian assaults. "But instead of solving military tasks, they are acting in this barbaric way, striking peaceful settlements using indiscriminate weapons. Multiple launch rocket systems are simply used to hit wide areas," Putin said. (With inputs from agencies)

Putin says Boris Johnson played spoilsport as UK PM, derailed peace deal with Ukraine

The oldest militant group in India's Northeastern State of Manipur, United National Liberation Front, has signed a peace agreement with the Central and state governments. It marks the end of the six decades long armed Movement by the group.

India: Oldest militant group in Manipur state signs peace deal

<p>Weeks after Azerbaijan seized the long-disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, Armenia said that it will sign a peace agreement with Baku in the "coming month".</p>

<p>The territory of Nagorno-Karabakh has been a long-standing contentious issue between the two nations for three decades. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that the two countries "in the coming month shall sign an agreement on peace and the establishment of relations."&nbsp;</p>

<p>His remarks came during an address to an international economic forum in the Georgian capital Tbilisi. The Armenian government on September 28 said that over 65,000 Armenians fled the conflict-ridden zone after the takeover of Nagorno-Karabakh by Baku.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, France has vowed to back Armenia as concerns continue over fresh tensions with Baku.&nbsp;A report by Politico quoting the French government said that the country is sending ammunition, including air defence systems to Armenia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Even if we are not part of the same military and political alliances, we assume this defence relationship, which is based on the simple principle that you need to be able to defend yourself and your civilian population," French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu told his Armenian counterpart Suren Papikyan at a press conference.</p>

<h2><strong>Armenia-Azerbaijan issue</strong></h2>

<p>The mountainous Nagorno-Karabakh province is a point of major point of friction between the former soviet states.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Nagorno-Karabakh came under the control of ethnic Armenian forces, backed by the Armenian military after a full-scale armed fighting by the separatists. The conflict ended in 1994.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Afterwards, during a six-week war in 2020, Azerbaijan took back parts of Nagorno-Karabakh along with surrounding territory that Armenian forces had claimed during the earlier conflict. Following this,&nbsp;skirmishes continued between both countries.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Later on September 12, 2023, a major escalation took place post which Azerbaijan launched a full-scale attack on the region to reclaim complete control of the breakaway region, occupied by Armenian separatists for about 30 years.&nbsp;The use of modern, deadly drones by the Azeri forces was dubbed as the game changer at the time which completely trashed the Armenian forces.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The separatist troops could not handle the intensity of the Azeri troops and soon agreed to lay down arms to bring the conflict to an end.&nbsp;</p>

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Weeks after Azerbaijan seized the long-disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, Armenia said that it will sign a peace agreement with Baku in the "coming month". The territory of Nagorno-Karabakh has been a long-standing contentious issue between the two nations for three decades.

Weeks after Azerbaijan seized the long-disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, Armenia said that it will sign a peace agreement with Baku in the "coming month". The territory of Nagorno-Karabakh has been a long-standing contentious issue between the two nations for three decades. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that the two countries "in the coming month shall sign an agreement on peace and the establishment of relations." His remarks came during an address to an international economic forum in the Georgian capital Tbilisi. The Armenian government on September 28 said that over 65,000 Armenians fled the conflict-ridden zone after the takeover of Nagorno-Karabakh by Baku. Meanwhile, France has vowed to back Armenia as concerns continue over fresh tensions with Baku. A report by Politico quoting the French government said that the country is sending ammunition, including air defence systems to Armenia. "Even if we are not part of the same military and political alliances, we assume this defence relationship, which is based on the simple principle that you need to be able to defend yourself and your civilian population," French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu told his Armenian counterpart Suren Papikyan at a press conference. Armenia-Azerbaijan issue The mountainous Nagorno-Karabakh province is a point of major point of friction between the former soviet states. Also Read | China decries Biden's vow to defend Philippines if it's attacked Nagorno-Karabakh came under the control of ethnic Armenian forces, backed by the Armenian military after a full-scale armed fighting by the separatists. The conflict ended in 1994. Afterwards, during a six-week war in 2020, Azerbaijan took back parts of Nagorno-Karabakh along with surrounding territory that Armenian forces had claimed during the earlier conflict. Following this, skirmishes continued between both countries. Also Read | Israeli tanks conduct overnight 'targeted raid' in northern Gaza during brief incursion Later on September 12, 2023, a major escalation took place post which Azerbaijan launched a full-scale attack on the region to reclaim complete control of the breakaway region, occupied by Armenian separatists for about 30 years. The use of modern, deadly drones by the Azeri forces was dubbed as the game changer at the time which completely trashed the Armenian forces. Watch | Israel-Palestine war: Where do other countries stand? × The separatist troops could not handle the intensity of the Azeri troops and soon agreed to lay down arms to bring the conflict to an end. (With inputs from agencies)

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal likely next month

<p>After reports of Saudi Arabia reportedly conveying its decision to the Biden administration to suspend discussions about normalising relations with Israel,&nbsp;Israeli authorities rubbished such reports and asserted that discussions were still in progress, media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Arab news outlet Elaph, while quoting an Israeli official from the Prime Minister's Office, said that&nbsp;Riyadh has used the United States as an intermediary to inform it of its decision to end the peace deal. The unverified report said that Saudi cited concerns over the "extremist" nature of Israel's right-wing government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</p>

<p>Saudi officials reportedly believed that this government's stance was obstructing any potential progress in relations with Palestinians and, consequently, with Saudi Arabia.</p>

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<p>The report further elaborated that Saudi Arabia was discouraged from pursuing a potential peace deal due to Prime Minister Netanyahu's perceived "acceptance" of demands put forth by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. It is worth noting that the Saudis view both leaders as "extreme right-wing" figures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, in a conversation with Channel 12 news, Israeli authorities refuted the report, dismissing it as false and confirming that the peace deal is very much in place.</p>

<h2><strong>'Palestinian peace is important'</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier on Wednesday (September 13), US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed that Saudi Arabia has communicated to the Biden administration the importance of addressing Palestinian issues as a prerequisite for any normalisation agreement with Israel.</p>

<p>“It is also clear from what we hear from the Saudis that if this process is to move forward, the Palestinian peace is going to be very important too,” he said during a conversation with the podcast<em> Pod Save the World.</em></p>

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<p>Last month, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen in an interview with Elaph said, “The Palestinian issue will not be an obstacle to peace." “We also proved this in the Abraham Accords. We all have an interest in improving life in the areas of the Palestinian Authority."</p>

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<p>According to three United Nations diplomats who spoke to <em>The Times of Israel</em> on Thursday, Saudi Arabia is set to co-host an event on the United Nations General Assembly sidelines this week. The event will be focused on revitalising the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.</p>

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After reports of Saudi Arabia reportedly conveying its decision to the Biden administration to suspend discussions about normalising relations with Israel, Israeli authorities rubbished such reports and asserted that discussions were still in progress, media reports said.

After reports of Saudi Arabia reportedly conveying its decision to the Biden administration to suspend discussions about normalising relations with Israel, Israeli authorities rubbished such reports and asserted that discussions were still in progress, media reports said. Arab news outlet Elaph, while quoting an Israeli official from the Prime Minister's Office, said that Riyadh has used the United States as an intermediary to inform it of its decision to end the peace deal. The unverified report said that Saudi cited concerns over the "extremist" nature of Israel's right-wing government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Saudi officials reportedly believed that this government's stance was obstructing any potential progress in relations with Palestinians and, consequently, with Saudi Arabia. Also Read | Ex-Wagner fighters struggle to find jobs in Russia despite official pardon The report further elaborated that Saudi Arabia was discouraged from pursuing a potential peace deal due to Prime Minister Netanyahu's perceived "acceptance" of demands put forth by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. It is worth noting that the Saudis view both leaders as "extreme right-wing" figures. Later, in a conversation with Channel 12 news, Israeli authorities refuted the report, dismissing it as false and confirming that the peace deal is very much in place. 'Palestinian peace is important' Earlier on Wednesday (September 13), US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed that Saudi Arabia has communicated to the Biden administration the importance of addressing Palestinian issues as a prerequisite for any normalisation agreement with Israel. “It is also clear from what we hear from the Saudis that if this process is to move forward, the Palestinian peace is going to be very important too,” he said during a conversation with the podcast Pod Save the World. Also Read | UAE willing to join South Korea’s KF-21 fighter jet programme, replacing Indonesia Last month, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen in an interview with Elaph said, “The Palestinian issue will not be an obstacle to peace." “We also proved this in the Abraham Accords. We all have an interest in improving life in the areas of the Palestinian Authority." Watch | Chinese city hunts for 5 runaway crocodiles × According to three United Nations diplomats who spoke to The Times of Israel on Thursday, Saudi Arabia is set to co-host an event on the United Nations General Assembly sidelines this week. The event will be focused on revitalising the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>United States President Joe Biden will reach&nbsp;Belfast on Tuesday at a time when Northern Ireland is going through a delicate political situation to mark the peace deal's 25-year anniversary that ended 30 years of bloodshed.</p>

<p>Biden, who is known for his pro-Irish views, will have to carefully tread as the devolved power-sharing government, which was an important part of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, is still being boycotted by the largest pro-British unionist party.</p>

<p>During his visit, Biden is likely to meet five main Northern Irish parties' representatives on Wednesday before delivering his speech at Belfast's Ulster University. However, the US president does not plan to pressurise the representatives, said a senior administration official.</p>

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<p>"Twenty-five years ago, Northern Ireland's leaders chose peace. I look forward to marking the anniversary in Belfast, underscoring the US commitment to preserving peace and encouraging prosperity," said Biden on Twitter.</p>

<p>Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) of Northern Ireland has stated that the visit of Biden, which will be the first visit of a US president in the last 10 years, will not be able to pressurise them to end their protests against the post-Brexit trade rules that they believe are treating the province differently in comparison to the rest of the United Kingdom.</p>

<p>In a recent deal, which was endorsed by Biden, the European Union and the UK had agreed to ease the trade barriers. The DUP has been demanding more changes in the deal, however, the UK government has said that it is not possible.</p>

<p>During the Brexit talks, Biden had clashed with the UK government multiple times drawing a rebuke from DUP lawmakers. Biden, who will be welcomed by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on his arrival ahead of the talks between the two leaders on Wednesday, will hint at the possibility of closer investment ties between Northern Ireland and the US and will encourage an end to the impasse.</p>

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<p>Biden's visit and the peace deal's anniversary, which the US had brokered between Irish nationalists and the pro-British unionists are likely to be overshadowed by the latest political stalemate and</p>

<p>"It might spur things along and maybe things will be taken a bit more seriously," said Niamh McNutt, who is a student advisor in Belfast. "We do need help right now to get things in order and maybe this will give people the push that they need,” he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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United States President Joe Biden will reach Belfast on Tuesday at a time when Northern Ireland is going through a delicate political situation to mark the peace deal's 25-year anniversary that ended 30 years of bloodshed.

United States President Joe Biden will reach Belfast on Tuesday at a time when Northern Ireland is going through a delicate political situation to mark the peace deal's 25-year anniversary that ended 30 years of bloodshed. Biden, who is known for his pro-Irish views, will have to carefully tread as the devolved power-sharing government, which was an important part of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, is still being boycotted by the largest pro-British unionist party. During his visit, Biden is likely to meet five main Northern Irish parties' representatives on Wednesday before delivering his speech at Belfast's Ulster University. However, the US president does not plan to pressurise the representatives, said a senior administration official. ALSO READ | Northern Ireland: Petrol bombs thrown at police vehicle in Londonderry on eve of US president's visit "Twenty-five years ago, Northern Ireland's leaders chose peace. I look forward to marking the anniversary in Belfast, underscoring the US commitment to preserving peace and encouraging prosperity," said Biden on Twitter. Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) of Northern Ireland has stated that the visit of Biden, which will be the first visit of a US president in the last 10 years, will not be able to pressurise them to end their protests against the post-Brexit trade rules that they believe are treating the province differently in comparison to the rest of the United Kingdom. In a recent deal, which was endorsed by Biden, the European Union and the UK had agreed to ease the trade barriers. The DUP has been demanding more changes in the deal, however, the UK government has said that it is not possible. During the Brexit talks, Biden had clashed with the UK government multiple times drawing a rebuke from DUP lawmakers. Biden, who will be welcomed by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on his arrival ahead of the talks between the two leaders on Wednesday, will hint at the possibility of closer investment ties between Northern Ireland and the US and will encourage an end to the impasse. WATCH | Northern Ireland Protocol: What does the UK want to change? Biden's visit and the peace deal's anniversary, which the US had brokered between Irish nationalists and the pro-British unionists are likely to be overshadowed by the latest political stalemate and "It might spur things along and maybe things will be taken a bit more seriously," said Niamh McNutt, who is a student advisor in Belfast. "We do need help right now to get things in order and maybe this will give people the push that they need,” he added. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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After brokering truce between Saudi Arabia and Iran, China's President Xi Jinping landed in Moscow with a peace plan. Clearly, Xi Jinping is trying to play a central role in geopolitics. Will it be at the cost of the U.S.? Should India be worried? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

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<p>Saudi Arabia is demanding security guarantees and help in the development of its civilian nuclear programme from the United States, as the latter is trying to broker its peace deal with Israel, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal.</p>

<p>Reaching a normalisation deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel has become a priority for Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and United States President Joe Biden as chances of confrontation with Iran, over its military aid to Russia amid the Ukraine war and the nuclear programme, remain high.</p>

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<p>The reports stated the deep involvement of the Biden administration in the complex negotiations, adding that any deal would reshape the political landscape of the Middle East.</p>

<p>The demands made by Saudi Arabia for nuclear aid and security guarantees stand as daunting obstacles amid the deal, as the measures are likely to be opposed by some Washington lawmakers.</p>

<p>Riyadh is cautious about striking a deal that is likely to come under fire in the Arab world and aggravate tensions with Iran.</p>

<p>Former U.S. ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro, who is a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council and now works towards strengthening Israel-Arab world ties, said that the potential deal is “a very tough Gordian knot to cut.”</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Joe Biden lays out budget plan, challenges Republicans to do same</strong></p>

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<p>“Normalisation between Israel and Saudi Arabia, facilitated by the United States, is in all three parties’ interests,” he stated. “But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to arrange,” Shapiro added.</p>

<p>However, US, Saudi and Israeli officials said that there is the possibility for the deal to happen. Netanyahu is aiming to build Israeli ties to the Arab world which expanded in 2020 with the Abraham Accords.</p>

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Saudi Arabia is demanding security guarantees and help in the development of its civilian nuclear programme from the United States, as the latter is trying to broker its peace deal with Israel, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal.

Saudi Arabia is demanding security guarantees and help in the development of its civilian nuclear programme from the United States, as the latter is trying to broker its peace deal with Israel, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal. Reaching a normalisation deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel has become a priority for Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and United States President Joe Biden as chances of confrontation with Iran, over its military aid to Russia amid the Ukraine war and the nuclear programme, remain high. ALSO READ | Biden unveils $6.8 trillion budget plan, raises taxes for wealthy citizens The reports stated the deep involvement of the Biden administration in the complex negotiations, adding that any deal would reshape the political landscape of the Middle East. The demands made by Saudi Arabia for nuclear aid and security guarantees stand as daunting obstacles amid the deal, as the measures are likely to be opposed by some Washington lawmakers. Riyadh is cautious about striking a deal that is likely to come under fire in the Arab world and aggravate tensions with Iran. Former U.S. ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro, who is a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council and now works towards strengthening Israel-Arab world ties, said that the potential deal is “a very tough Gordian knot to cut.” WATCH | Joe Biden lays out budget plan, challenges Republicans to do same “Normalisation between Israel and Saudi Arabia, facilitated by the United States, is in all three parties’ interests,” he stated. “But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to arrange,” Shapiro added. However, US, Saudi and Israeli officials said that there is the possibility for the deal to happen. Netanyahu is aiming to build Israeli ties to the Arab world which expanded in 2020 with the Abraham Accords. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>In an interview with BBC, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he is not willing to give up even a single territory of his country as part of any peace deal with Russia.</p>

<p>Zelensky said that conceding territory would mean Moscow could "keep coming back", and added that Western weapons are likely to bring peace closer. He further said that the predicted spring offensive had already started, while speaking to the BBC, in the wake of one year of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.</p>

<p>"Russian attacks are already happening from several directions," he added. However, he expressed belief in the Ukrainian forces' capabilities to keep resisting the advances of Russia till a counter-offensive is launched by them.</p>

<p>"Of course, modern weapons speed up peace. Weapons are the only language Russia understands," Zelensky said while speaking to the BBC.</p>

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<p>Although it is not clear when Zelensky spoke with BBC, he also talked about Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko's chances to wage war alongside the troops of Russia if the border is crossed by a single Ukrainian soldier.</p>

<p>"I hope (Belarus) won't join (the war). If it does, we will fight and we will survive,” Zelensky said. He added that&nbsp;it will be a “huge mistake” to permit Russia to use Belarus as a staging post for launching an attack again.</p>

<p>On Thursday, when Lukashenko was asked about allowing his country to be used as a staging ground for invasion by Russia's invasion, he had said, “Yes, I'm ready. I'm ready to provide (territory) again. I'm also ready to wage war, alongside the Russians, from the territory of Belarus. But only if someone - even a single soldier - enters our territory from there (Ukraine) with weapons to kill my people."</p>

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<p>Talking about the tactics of Russia in the war in the BBC interview, Zelensky called them "valueless". "The way they destroyed everything. If their soldiers received [and carried out] those orders, that means they share those same values,” he said.</p>

<p>"Today, our survival is our unity. I believe Ukraine is fighting for its survival. We chose this path. We want security guarantees. Any territorial compromises would make us weaker as a state. It's not about compromise itself. Why would we be afraid of that? We have millions of compromises in life every day. The question is with whom? With Putin? No. Because there's no trust. Dialogue with him? No. Because there's no trust,” Zelensky said, while speaking to the BBC.</p>

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In an interview with BBC, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he is not willing to give up even a single territory of his country as part of any peace deal with Russia.

In an interview with BBC, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he is not willing to give up even a single territory of his country as part of any peace deal with Russia. Zelensky said that conceding territory would mean Moscow could "keep coming back", and added that Western weapons are likely to bring peace closer. He further said that the predicted spring offensive had already started, while speaking to the BBC, in the wake of one year of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. "Russian attacks are already happening from several directions," he added. However, he expressed belief in the Ukrainian forces' capabilities to keep resisting the advances of Russia till a counter-offensive is launched by them. "Of course, modern weapons speed up peace. Weapons are the only language Russia understands," Zelensky said while speaking to the BBC. ALSO READ | Zelensky tells Russian people Putin waging war just to stay in power and is destroying them Although it is not clear when Zelensky spoke with BBC, he also talked about Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko's chances to wage war alongside the troops of Russia if the border is crossed by a single Ukrainian soldier. "I hope (Belarus) won't join (the war). If it does, we will fight and we will survive,” Zelensky said. He added that it will be a “huge mistake” to permit Russia to use Belarus as a staging post for launching an attack again. On Thursday, when Lukashenko was asked about allowing his country to be used as a staging ground for invasion by Russia's invasion, he had said, “Yes, I'm ready. I'm ready to provide (territory) again. I'm also ready to wage war, alongside the Russians, from the territory of Belarus. But only if someone - even a single soldier - enters our territory from there (Ukraine) with weapons to kill my people." WATCH | WION Speed News | Paris Olympics 2024: Zelensky attends meet to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes Talking about the tactics of Russia in the war in the BBC interview, Zelensky called them "valueless". "The way they destroyed everything. If their soldiers received [and carried out] those orders, that means they share those same values,” he said. "Today, our survival is our unity. I believe Ukraine is fighting for its survival. We chose this path. We want security guarantees. Any territorial compromises would make us weaker as a state. It's not about compromise itself. Why would we be afraid of that? We have millions of compromises in life every day. The question is with whom? With Putin? No. Because there's no trust. Dialogue with him? No. Because there's no trust,” Zelensky said, while speaking to the BBC. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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After two years of war, the Ethiopian government and the Tigrayan forces have signed a peace deal. It was mediated by the African union. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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The parties in the conflict in Ethiopia’s northern region of Tigray have agreed on a “permanent truce”, the African Union mediator said, just more than a week after formal peace talks began in South Africa.

A dramatic diplomatic breakthrough: Ethiopian govt, Tigray authorities sign a peace deal

According to a report, Tesla CEO Elon Musk directly spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin before suggesting a peace proposal on Ukraine on Twitter.

Reports: Elon Musk speak to Vladimir Putin before floating 'peace deal' on Russia-Ukraine war

Billionaire Elon Musk has suggested that tensions between China and Taiwan could be resolved by handing over some control of Taiwan to Beijing. He has suggested peace deal to reduce tensions.

Elon Musk suggests Taiwan to give some control to China

Russia once again negotiated solution to the war in Ukraine, it said that the grain deal between the two nations might offer a way forward.

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A peace deal in Colombia has left the Amazon forest facing the impact. The Amazon was one of the strongholds of the rebels but as they retreated it ended up becoming a hub of illicit activities.

Peace pact in Colombia has boded ill for Amazon forest

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3bc77173-3a13-4455-ae9c-3cae43b1a1e9}{128}" paraid="1910821282" >In a recent interview,&nbsp;Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen&nbsp;said the group is ready to&nbsp;lay down&nbsp;arms&nbsp;after&nbsp;a negotiated government acceptable to all sides&nbsp;of&nbsp;the conflict is installed in Kabul and President Ashraf Ghani is removed.</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3bc77173-3a13-4455-ae9c-3cae43b1a1e9}{128}" paraid="1910821282" >Shaheen, who is also a member of the group’s negotiating team,&nbsp;gave interview to&nbsp;The Associated Press news agency.&nbsp;The&nbsp;spokesman&nbsp;said,&nbsp;“I want to make it clear that we do not believe in the monopoly of power because any governments,&nbsp;who (sought) to&nbsp;monopolise&nbsp;power in Afghanistan in the past, were not successful governments.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8b8e466a-1e1b-477e-9c32-d0442057af13}{207}" paraid="1305280901" >He also&nbsp;apparently included&nbsp;the Taliban’s own five-year rule in the&nbsp;assessment, and added,&nbsp;“So,&nbsp;we do not want to repeat that same formula.”&nbsp;He&nbsp;laid out the group’s stance on what should come next in the&nbsp;war-torn&nbsp;country.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{db617194-363f-4045-bb1b-e763f664073e}{80}" paraid="851622512" >Meanwhile, after reeling from a surge in battlefield losses, Afghanistan's military is overhauling its war strategy against the Taliban to concentrate forces around the most critical areas like Kabul and other cities, border crossings and vital infrastructure, Afghan and US officials say.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{7027c849-7294-4a79-8b29-9eeca945ed32}{245}" paraid="1311708288" >The politically perilous strategy will inevitably cede territory to Taliban insurgents. But officials say it appears to be a military necessity as over-stretched Afghan troops try to prevent the loss of provincial capitals, which could deeply fracture the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{aeefebff-4e53-482f-9010-5ebe4d57cf7b}{4}" paraid="152920582" >The consolidation of forces, which has been publicly acknowledged but not reported in such detail before, coincides with the US military withdrawal ahead of a formal end to the military mission on August 31, on orders from President Joe Biden.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{7027c849-7294-4a79-8b29-9eeca945ed32}{232}" paraid="101640089" ><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a recent interview, Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen said the group is ready to lay down arms after a negotiated government acceptable to all sides of the conflict is installed in Kabul and President Ashraf Ghani is removed.

In a recent interview, Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen said the group is ready to lay down arms after a negotiated government acceptable to all sides of the conflict is installed in Kabul and President Ashraf Ghani is removed. Shaheen, who is also a member of the group’s negotiating team, gave interview to The Associated Press news agency. The spokesman said, “I want to make it clear that we do not believe in the monopoly of power because any governments, who (sought) to monopolise power in Afghanistan in the past, were not successful governments.” He also apparently included the Taliban’s own five-year rule in the assessment, and added, “So, we do not want to repeat that same formula.” He laid out the group’s stance on what should come next in the war-torn country. Meanwhile, after reeling from a surge in battlefield losses, Afghanistan's military is overhauling its war strategy against the Taliban to concentrate forces around the most critical areas like Kabul and other cities, border crossings and vital infrastructure, Afghan and US officials say. The politically perilous strategy will inevitably cede territory to Taliban insurgents. But officials say it appears to be a military necessity as over-stretched Afghan troops try to prevent the loss of provincial capitals, which could deeply fracture the country. The consolidation of forces, which has been publicly acknowledged but not reported in such detail before, coincides with the US military withdrawal ahead of a formal end to the military mission on August 31, on orders from President Joe Biden. (With inputs from agencies)

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The United States has presented an eight-page draft peace agreement to Afghanistan's warring sides for their review.

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Israel and Morocco agreed on Thursday to normalize relations in a deal brokered with U.S. help.

Morocco joins other Arab nations agreeing to normalize Israel ties

The war between Armenia and Azerbaijan is over, but violence is still on. Armenians have declared a war on their govt after it signed a peace deal with Azerbaijan following 6 weeks of fighting. WION's Palki Sharma has a report.

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After days of fierce clashes in disputed Nagorno Karabakh region, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia have finally signed a deal to end the war.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington just after midnight Sunday, to attend a Tuesday ceremony at the White House

Israel: PM Netanyahu flies to Washington to sign historic peace deals

The Emirati APEX National Investment company signed a "strategic commercial agreement" with Israel`s Tera Group to cooperate on research and development related to COVID-19.

Israel and UAE firms sign commercial agreement on COVID-19 R&D

It is a deal that the world is talking about. Israel-UAE have agreed to establish diplomatic ties. A peace deal has been brokered by the US. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you all that you need to know.

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PM Narendra Modi dehyphenated India's relationship with Israel and Palestine, when he became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Israel in 2017. The UAE is now establishing diplomatic ties with Israel. How does it benefit India? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

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The Israel-UAE accord is a personal boost for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. How will this deal impact Palestinians, Iran and other regional players? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

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