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In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Iran has agreed never to stockpile enriched uranium, moving the world closer to a comprehensive peace deal. Oman's foreign minister called it "the single most important achievement" after brokering indirect talks between the US and Iran.
After four years of devastating conflict, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and US President Trump are working toward direct negotiations with Russia that could finally bring the war closer to an end. The leaders discussed preparations for upcoming talks that will include Russian officials for the first time.
After a tense suspension, Colombia's government and the country's largest paramilitary organization have resumed negotiations that could bring peace to regions controlled by armed groups for three decades. The talks aim to demobilize nearly 10,000 members and restore government services to neglected communities.
Colombia's government and the Gulf Clan have overcome a diplomatic hurdle to restart peace negotiations, bringing hope back to a decades-long effort to end internal conflict. The talks, which paused earlier this month over concerns about U.S. pressure, are now moving forward with international support.
Ethiopia and international partners just committed to a bold development plan targeting double-digit economic growth while preparing to host Africa's biggest climate summit in 2027. The country is building momentum with peace talks, green investment, and reforms that put people first.
For the first time in months, Ukraine and Russia exchanged 157 prisoners each following peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi. Among those freed were 19 Ukrainians who had been unlawfully sentenced, including 15 facing life imprisonment.
The United States, Ukraine, and Russia agreed to exchange 314 prisoners in the first swap in five months. The deal emerged from ongoing peace talks hosted in the United Arab Emirates.
After five months without an exchange, Russia and Ukraine brought home 314 prisoners of war following productive US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi. The humanitarian breakthrough marks the first tangible result from renewed diplomatic efforts to end the nearly four-year conflict.
Peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States have produced the first prisoner exchange since September, bringing 314 people home. While challenges remain, the breakthrough shows diplomatic efforts are yielding real results.
Three hundred fourteen soldiers returned home to their families Thursday after Ukraine and Russia completed their largest prisoner exchange in months. The swap signals growing momentum in U.S.-brokered peace talks aimed at ending the four-year conflict.
A temporary pause in attacks on Ukraine's power grid has opened the door to meaningful peace negotiations. Despite harsh winter conditions and complex territorial disputes, diplomats from multiple nations are finding common ground that could end years of conflict.
After seven years of silence between two nations, diplomats are sitting down to talk again. The U.S. has reopened its embassy in Venezuela, choosing dialogue over division.
Qatar is bringing together regional powers to prevent conflict as Iran and Western nations show signs of choosing diplomacy over confrontation. Behind closed doors, three nations are working overtime to keep peace talks alive.
President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky met in Switzerland to advance peace negotiations after nearly a year of stalled talks. Ukrainian officials confirm real progress is happening, with an $800 billion recovery plan also taking shape.
After years of devastating conflict, US envoys report significant breakthroughs in Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, with meetings scheduled this week between top officials from all sides. The talks focus on a 20-point peace plan that could finally end a war that has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives.
After weeks of renewed fighting in northern Syria, the Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces have reached a four-day ceasefire agreement. The pause offers a crucial window for peace talks and civilian relief.
After years of civil war, Yemeni leaders from across the southern region sat down together in Saudi Arabia to chart a peaceful path forward. The historic meeting marks the first step toward resolving one of the world's most complex conflicts.