Doha talks: Pakistan and Afghanistan agree border truce

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following lengthy talks in Qatar, after the worst border clashes in decades. The agreement was reached on Sunday, October 19.

Trump-Putin call: Russia demands full control of Donetsk

Vladimir Putin demanded the complete relinquishing of the Donetsk region during a phone call with President Donald Trump this week as a condition for a ceasefire, two senior officials familiar with the discussion told the Washington Post.

Fragile Gaza Truce: Clashes kill 38 Palestinians; Rafah crossing closed

Gaza authorities have accused Israel of violating the armistice with Hamas 47 times since it came into effect, with 38 Palestinians killed and 143 others injured, The Guardian reports.

Longest blackout ends at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

Repair work has begun to restore off-site power to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) after a four-week outage, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced.

Russia-Ukraine war: Desertion cases hit 25,000, HUR claims

More than 25,000 Russian soldiers and officers have deserted the Russian army since late 2024, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR) reported on Saturday.

US stance on Ukraine: Why Trump won't take a 'decisive stance' against Putin

The talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump were very difficult; they were neither a failure nor a success.

Lukashenko seeks 'great deal' as Belarus eyes end to sanctions

Belarus has proposed talks with European Union countries to normalise relations, in a bid to end the political isolation it has faced since 2020, European diplomatic sources told Reuters.

Bucharest explosion: 66 people housed after fatal apartment block blast

Following Friday's explosion in the Romanian capital, Bucharest, 66 people were given hotel accommodation, and more than 280 received psychological counselling.

Zelenskiy and Trump meet to discuss arms, peace prospects

An electrical transformer in Russia's Ulyanovsk region was set alight following a Ukrainian drone attack, Russian channels on Telegram reported on Tuesday, 18 October.

Analysis: Why Putin’s historical lecture killed Trump's Peace deal

Vladimir Putin frequently uses opportunities to deliver lengthy, historical explanations of why he believes Ukraine should belong to Russia, referencing events from centuries ago. The Moscow Times reports this.

US will not supply Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, says Trump

The US will not provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, despite President Zelensky's visit to Washington to secure them.

NATO’s Rutte: Don’t overestimate Russia’s military might

The European Union (EU) is planning a so-called 'anti-drone shield' to be fully operational by 2027, the European Commission has confirmed.