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What are the different ways countries can work together to promote peace in conflicts like the one between Ukraine and Russia?
One person died and 23 were injured as trilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi were set to resume
What changes should middle powers like Australia consider to support a new global order?
Middle-power diplomacy of the sort the Canadian PM calls for requires governments to throw off domestic constraints
What policies could be considered to address the situation of political prisoners in Venezuela and their implications for society?
Jésus Armas, a prominent opposition leader, has been in prison in Caracas for the past year. With the country in turmoil, his mother worries about his fate
How can Ukraine ensure energy security while managing the risks of relying on nuclear power?
The BBC gains rare access to the Khmelnytsky plant as Russian pummels Ukraine's energy grid
How should the US balance its defense strategy in the Indo-Pacific with diplomacy and cooperation?
New plan prioritises security in the region and a renewed focus on the western hemisphere
What are the possible benefits and challenges of peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S.?
The Trilateral talks between U.S., Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were "positive" and "constructive," Ukrainian officials told Axios. Why it matters: The talks were a new phase in the U.S. mediation efforts aimed at ending the war. President Trump's advisers want to try and narrow the gaps on the key sticking point — the territorial control in eastern Ukraine. Driving the news: The talks took place as Russia launched another massive missile and drone attack against Kyiv and other cities overnight. Ukrainian President Zelensky said 370 attack drones and 21 missiles of various types were fired by the Russian military. "We must ensure full implementation of everything agreed with President Trump in Davos regarding air defense," he stressed. State of play: The talks started on Friday and continued on Saturday with U.S. mediators holding a joint meeting with Russian and Ukrainian negotiators and with the Russians and Ukrainians meeting directly without the Americans in the room, Ukrainian officials said. The U.S. delegation included Trump advisers Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and Josh Gruenbaum, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and the commander of the U.S. military European command, Alexus Grynkewich.The Ukrainian team included Zelensky's chief of staff Kyrylo Budanov, national security adviser Rustem Umerov, Ukrainian military chief of staff General Andrii Hnatov and Zelensky's advisers Sergiy Kyslytsya and Davyd Arakhamia. Zoom in: The Russian team was led by the head of Russian military intelligence Admiral Igor Kostyukov. The negotiation teams also held a meeting with the President of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, who hosted the talks. The UAE had mediated between Russia and Ukraine on the exchange of prisoners of war."The discussions on Friday and Saturday were conducted in a constructive and positive atmosphere and included direct engagement between Russian and Ukrainian representatives on outstanding elements of the U.S.-proposed peace framework, as well as conf
What are the possible effects of seizing oil tankers on international relations and local economies?
The vessel, named Grinch, was stopped by the French navy as it travelled through waters between Spain and Morocco
What should our community do to address the rise in measles cases and protect public health?
Data: CDC; Chart: Axios Visuals This chart shows what it looks like to hit a 30-year high in measles cases — and why the U.S. is on track to lose its measles "elimination status." Why it matters: We've all heard that cases are on the rise, but the reality is that they're skyrocketing. It started with an outbreak in West Texas, and now infections are reported in nine states and hundreds are in quarantine due to a major surge in South Carolina.More than out of 10 cases were among unvaccinated people or those with unknown vaccination status, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What they're saying: On Tuesday, Ralph Abraham, a top CDC official, told reporters that the end of the measles elimination status in the U.S. would be "just the cost of doing business, with our borders being somewhat porous [and] global and international travel," Stat reported. Driving the news: Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other Trump administration officials have downplayed the health risks of the virus, and at times they've spread misleading claims about the MMR vaccine. They only said later that the MMR vaccine was the "most effective way" to prevent the transmission of the virus.South Carolina is one of two major outbreaks in the U.S., along with a region on the Utah-Arizona border. Both are outlying areas where vaccination rates were below the 95% threshold public health authorities say is necessary to contain the virus' spread. What we're watching: The risk of spillover increased with holiday travel. North Carolina and Ohio reported infected individuals who traveled to the outbreak epicenter. The Texas outbreak, which was declared over in August, involved at least 762 cases, mostly in children. There were two deaths, marking the first measles fatalities in a decade
What are the key factors that could help lead to peace between Russia and Ukraine?
US envoy Steve Witkoff said he was optimistic about a deal ahead of talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin
How can Ukraine balance energy needs and safety in running its nuclear plants during the conflict?
The BBC gains rare access to the Khmelnytsky plant as Russian pummels Ukraine's energy grid
What steps can communities take to support victims of domestic violence and ensure justice for them?
Former Tory councillor Philip Young admitted to drugging and raping his ex-wife with other men