Diplomacy

US says Trump prefers diplomacy with Iran but warns he has military options

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago

Shanmugam visits China, discusses law enforcement cooperation with counterparts: MHA

Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam with Chinese State Councillor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong (left pic, right) and Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission Chen Wenqing.

Russia demands Ukraine give in as UAE talks open

Debris in a hallway of a damaged residential building following a Russian overnight drone attack in Odesa on Feb 4, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine, Russia, US negotiators gather in Abu Dhabi for war talks

Several rounds of diplomacy between the sides have failed to strike a deal on ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.

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Australia’s PM walks a diplomatic tightrope in dispute over Chinese-controlled port

The Port of Darwin is leased by Chinese flrm Landbridge. The Australian government wants to end the lease early, a decision that has angered the Chinese government.

Iran, US to hold nuclear talks on Feb 6 as Trump warns Tehran

US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi are scheduled to meet on Feb 6 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Britain’s PM Starmer orders probe into sacked envoy’s Epstein ties

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on peers to allow for the easier removal of Lords.

Iran weighs nuclear diplomacy with US; gaps over missiles remain

Tensions are running high amid a military build-up by the US Navy near Iran.

Russia is trying to de-escalate Iran tensions, the Kremlin says

Iranian missiles at a park in Tehran.

Pope says Winter Olympics will ‘rekindle hope’ for world peace

Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, the traditional Sunday prayer.

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