If Trump's decision to freeze Ukraine aid was aimed at forcing Zelenskyy to enter peace talks, it had the added effect of pushing the EU to review its defence capabilities

Advances by Kigali-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo could lead to another major continental conflict

Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been pushed out of refugee camps in the northern West Bank as Israeli settlers grab more and more land

The cyclical nature of the conflict and Israel's occupation continue to shape regional and international outlooks

One idea is to create humanitarian zones where Palestinians —excluding Hamas—can live safely. Israel would then give Hamas leaders the choice of leaving Gaza or facing Israelis outside of these areas.

The US levied swingeing sanctions on Bashar al-Assad's regime for torturing and killing thousands. Matt Zweig, who helped draft it, speaks to Al Majalla about its details and future.

Trump has been trying to strong-arm Ukraine for years, but it's not getting any prettier

Trump says a ceasefire will be agreed "soon" or "won't be at all" and said he respected Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian military, which "had fought very bravely"

Only collective state action can end impunity

The conference marked a significant step in Syria's long and arduous journey toward rebuilding a devastated country