Peace

DR Congo, Rwanda to Sign Peace Accord on June 27

Representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have initialed a peace agreement aimed at ending the conflict in eastern DRC.

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EU Council Launches $169 Million Defense Loan Program

The EU Council has launched an initiative that will support member states in their joint defense procurement loans.

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Taiwan Says ‘Willing’ to Talk to China as Island Boosts Defenses

Taiwan is prepared to talk to China as equals but it will continue to build up its defenses, the island's President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday as he marked his first year in office.

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Putin Orders Three-Day Truce Amid New US Warnings

President Putin ordered a three-day truce with Ukraine to coincide with Moscow's World War II commemorations next month that his Ukrainian rival slammed as an "attempt at manipulation."

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EU to Send $17M Defense Package to North Macedonia

The EU is sending a $17.1-million assistance measure to North Macedonia to strengthen its defense capacities and operational readiness.

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UK Carrier Strike Group Begins Eight-Month Operation Highmast

The UK Royal Navy's Carrier Strike Group has departed on an eight-month deployment to "maintain security and freedom."

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White House Says Hamas Making ‘Very Bad Bet’ in Gaza Talks

The White House accused Hamas of making "entirely impractical" demands and stalling on a deal to release a US-Israeli hostage.

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Ukraine Backs 30-Day Ceasefire With Russia as US Ends Aid Freeze

Ukraine on Tuesday backed a US proposal for a 30-day general ceasefire with Russia, with the US in turn agreeing to lift restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing.

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Ukraine, Russia, and the West: Confronting Fear to Find a Path to Peace

Fear and ignorance, fueled by historical grievances, drive the Ukraine conflict, and only through dialogue and pragmatic compromises can peace be achieved.

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Senegal, Separatist Casamance Rebels Sign Peace Accord

Senegal's new government and pro-independence Casamance rebels in the country's south have signed an "important agreement" aimed at bringing definitive peace to a region that has endured four decades of conflict, broadcaster RTS said Monday.

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