Final Kurdish fighters withdrew from Aleppo after a US- and other powers–brokered ceasefire; evacuations of civilians and fighters proceeded, clashes earlier in the week left at least 12 dead and thousands displaced, and the broader plan to integrate Kurdish institutions into Syria remains unrealized as Turkey backs the government.
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott have finalized their divorce after 20 years together, describing it as one of the easiest and drama-free divorces in Hollywood, with a focus on co-parenting and maintaining a friendly relationship.
Hamas has declared that terrorists in Rafah will not surrender to Israel, complicating efforts to maintain a ceasefire and disarm Hamas forces, with mediation proposals involving safe passage and disarmament in exchange for surrender. The situation remains tense, with ongoing violence and negotiations.
Hamas fighters in Rafah refuse to surrender to Israel amid ongoing mediation efforts, with Egypt proposing a deal for safe passage in exchange for disarmament and tunnel disclosures. The situation threatens the ceasefire, with continued violence and casualties on both sides, including the transfer of bodies and ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
Qatar has requested an apology from Israel for a recent strike in Doha to resume mediation efforts for a Gaza peace deal, amid regional tensions and diplomatic negotiations involving the US, Qatar, and Israel. The apology would address the killing of a Qatari security officer and help facilitate negotiations to end the conflict.
Air Canada flight attendants, with 99.1% voting against the company's wage offer, are heading to mediation and potentially arbitration after a major strike and government intervention, highlighting ongoing tensions over wages and labor rights in the airline industry.
Air Canada flight attendants overwhelmingly rejected a proposed wage agreement, leading to a dispute that will now be resolved through mediation and possibly arbitration, amid ongoing tensions over pay and working conditions.
Hamas has accepted a new cease-fire proposal for Gaza mediated by Qatar and Egypt, which includes the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, a temporary cease-fire, and humanitarian aid. Israel's response remains uncertain, with ongoing diplomatic and military developments amid concerns over hostages and civilian casualties.
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to involve Malaysia as a mediator in their ongoing border conflict, with both sides requesting Malaysia's intervention to facilitate negotiations amid recent clashes and casualties.
Russia is condemning Israel's attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities but is unlikely to provide military support to Iran due to its strategic interests and desire to avoid regional chaos. Instead, Russia is positioning itself as a mediator in the Iran-Israel conflict and is focused on its broader geopolitical goals, including managing its involvement in Ukraine and maintaining influence in the Middle East.
Iran has rejected calls for a ceasefire while under Israeli attack, stating it will only consider negotiations after responding to Israel's pre-emptive strikes, which targeted Iran's military and nuclear sites, escalating fears of a broader conflict.
President Trump indicated that the US could become involved in the Iran-Israel conflict and mentioned the possibility of Russian mediation, while noting ongoing talks with Iran about its nuclear program amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East.
President Trump stated that the US is not currently involved in the Israel-Iran conflict but left open the possibility of future involvement, and expressed openness to Russian President Putin mediating the situation, which he believes may lead to a resolution.
Iran is seeking mediation through Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia to halt Israeli strikes and restart nuclear negotiations, amid ongoing tensions and US demands for Iran's full acceptance of proposals, with Israel hoping for US involvement in military action if Iran rejects negotiations.
Qatar has suspended its mediation role in talks between Israel and Hamas, citing a lack of good faith negotiations from both sides. Qatar, which has hosted Hamas' political office since 2012, decided to halt its efforts after concluding that the mediation had become more about politics than achieving peace. The decision follows stalled negotiations and ongoing conflict, with Qatar expressing willingness to resume mediation if both parties show genuine intent to negotiate. Israel's response has been critical, accusing Qatar of supporting Hamas.