NPR's Michel Martin talks about the prospects for Phase Two of the Gaza peace plan with former Israeli negotiator Daniel Levy, president of the U.S./Middle East Project.

China is conducting big military drills that encircle the island of Taiwan on Tuesday, demonstrating its ability to blockade Taiwan completely.

Russia says Ukraine tried to hit one of Putin's homes with a drone. Kyiv denies it, calling the claim staged to justify war. The Kremlin now warns it may toughen its stance in the ongoing peace talks.

Trump and Israel's prime minister discuss next phase of Gaza peace plan, Russia threatens to harden stance in peace talks after accusing Ukraine attempted strike, the impact of DOGE in 2025.

Nina Khrushcheva, professor of International Affairs at New York's New School, talks about the negotiating tactics Russia is using in peace talks with Ukraine.

Malaysia expects to resume its search for MH370, more than a decade after the plane vanished with 239 aboard. Its disappearance remains one of aviation's greatest mysteries.

President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Florida as the men discuss peace plans in the Middle East.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States is offering his country security guarantees for 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan.

Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled momentum on peace talks after a meeting yesterday. And, anti-poverty groups address challenges they are facing that impact Americans who need help.

Ukraine's president visited Mar-a-Lago Sunday. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to former Pentagon official Evelyn Farkas, now executive director of the McCain Institute, about prospects for peace.