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Russia wants stability in Afghanistan, sees similar aspiration on part of Taliban

Since Russia officially recognized the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan last July, regular official contacts have been est...

‘No war, no peace’: Can Iran break the deadlock with the US?

Sustainable stalemate or slow-motion strangulation? The current 'equilibrium' is inherently unstable, experts say.

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six Palestinians, health ministry says

Witnesses say a missile hit a building containing the surgical wards and intensive care units at Nasser hospital, the la...

Ukraine: Russian drone attack sparks major fire in Kyiv residential building

A Russian drone strike sparked a major fire at an apartment building in Kyiv, Ukraine, early on Thursday. Residents fled...

Kushner hopes end of conflict in Ukraine to be discussed at Kremlin talks

The US envoy added that he and Steve Witkoff plan to meet with Vladimir Zelensky later

ICRC: We are currently classifying the highest number of armed conflicts since the Second World War

François Picard is pleased to welcome the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric. ...

‘Horrific crime’: Gaza doctor killed as Israel expands war on healthcare

Israel's military campaign and mass detentions collapse Palestinian healthcare in Gaza and the West Bank.

Netanyahu and Eisenkot Clash Over Whether Israel Should Strike Iran Again

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading for a showdown with potential replacement Gadi Eisenkot, who fears ...

Scott Bessent relocates to military base amid Iranian threats, becomes third cabinet member to do so after Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth

Trump says US does not ‘need a deal with Iran’

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was directing Vice-President J.D. Vance to focus completely on domestic ...

Modi to visit Manila for ASEAN Summit; maritime security, trade on agenda

Modi is also set to join Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Japanese Prime Min...

Trump threatens to double tariffs on Mexico over illegal immigration

US president says levies will increase if trade partner does nothing to stop illegal crossings

Huang powers and bankrolls AI revolution: Nvidia CEO caught between 'a rock and a very hard place'

Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Bernard Benhamou, Secretary General of France's Institute of Digital Sovereignty. Ben...

Citgo Reports Record Profits as Wartime Refining Margins Boom

Citgo Petroleum Corp., the Venezuela-owned, US-based refiner, reported its highest quarterly profits ever and raised its...

Iran: Exiled journalists still repressed by regime

For many independent reporters, leaving Iran does not mean fully escaping the grasp of the Iranian state. The regime use...

Moscow youth raids spark mobilization fears as Russia struggles to recruit soldiers

Russian police detained hundreds of young people in Moscow on Nov. 7, handing some of them military summonses, as Russia...

Trump says US does not 'need a deal' with Iran

Trump says US does not 'need a deal' with Iran US President Donald Trump has said that Washington does not "need a deal"...

Jensen Huang quits Nvidia after 33 years amid alleged Chinese spy scandal

Shareholders are suing the AI chip giant, and US lawmakers want answers about his links to Beijing.

Two men found guilty over Iranian attempts to ‘eliminate’ UK-based journalists

Mostafa Sepahvand and Farhad Javadi Manesh carried out surveillance in an effort to inflict violence on three peopleTwo ...

People's rights are priority in territorial dispute regarding Ukraine conflict — Putin

The territorial issues are understood differently by both sides, the Russian president said

Israel kills 10 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn after two hospitals struck

Israel kills 10 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn after two hospitals struck Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed at le...

Icac’s drama and dirt files show NSW’s ‘guns for hire’ problem. But neither major party is serious about reform

Chris Minns is trying to address the threat of undeclared lobbying but falls well short of what the commission recommend...

Israel hands over body of Palestinian teen who died in custody

Israel hands over body of Palestinian teen who died in custody The Israeli authorities have handed over the body of 17-y...

Russian Deputy PM Overchuk invites Afghanistan to establish contacts with EAEU

The Russian delegation includes over 70 representatives from Russian companies that are prepared to work in Afghanistan,...

NAZA: how and where to watch the Guardian’s acclaimed Gaza documentary

Film features testimony from 24 Israeli officials involved in surveillance and remote killing of Palestinian civilians• ...

Russia needs 5 days to clear mines near Konstantinovka for humanitarian mission — Putin

The Russian president proposed organizing a humanitarian mission to Konstantinovka, using the experience of Alyoshki in ...

Putin says talks with US envoys to cover territorial issue

At the start of the meeting, the envoys stressed that they had already begun discussing with the Ukrainian and European ...

US, UK see sharp fall in international student enrolments amid visa curbs: Survey

China slams Chile-Belgium bid to host High Seas Treaty body, pushes rival Xiamen proposal

China on Thursday criticised Chile and Belgium’s combined bid to host the secretariat of the High Seas Treaty, accusing ...

Trump Says No Need for Iran Deal, Vance Should Focus on US

President Donald Trump said the US did not need a deal with Iran and instructed Vice President JD Vance to focus on dome...

Oman monitors handling of oil tanker run aground off its coast

DUBAI, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Oman's National Emergency Management Committee discussed on Thursday the latest developments i...

Trump says Vance should focus on domestic corruption, 'we don't need a deal with Iran'

WASHINGTON, Nov 12 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wanted Vice President JD Vance to focus "his c...

Trump says US does not "need" Iran deal, directs Vance to focus on domestic corruption

By Bo EricksonWASHINGTON, Nov 12 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump saidon Thursdaythe US does not need a deal with Iran...

If EU deploys troops to Ukraine after peace deal, ‘war will resume,’ Putin says

The Russian leader reiterated that Moscow considered the presence of foreign troops in Ukraine unacceptable

Putin proposes Alyoshki-like humanitarian mission in Konstantinovka

The Russian president said about 400-500 civilians live in Konstantinovka

Europe Split Over Presence at New Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

European leaders agree they want a seat at the table as the US revives peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. They just...

Two Indian police officers killed in Kashmir shooting

Their bodies were found a day after suspected rebels wounded three paramilitary troops in a separate attack.

As deadly storms flood Gaza’s tent cities, the displaced fear a worse winter

At least four people were killed when weekend storms triggered a landslide onto tent shelters, which are exposed to risk...

Ukraine peace talks end with no breakthrough – but Europe may be set to return from the cold

The trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi ended without a significant breakthrough.

Trump says ‘we don’t need a deal with Iran’

Trump directed Vice President JD Vance to instead focus his attention on corruption and crime in Democratic cities and s...