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Russian, UAE foreign ministers meet in Abu Dhabi — Russian MFA

The two top diplomats discussed bilateral relations and tensions in the Persian Gulf region

Myanmar airstrike kills 12 at displacement camp in Rakhine state

A Myanmar military airstrike on a displacement camp in Rakhine state killed 12 people.

EU calls for immediate humanitarian access to Gaza

The EU said that “Israel must enable the work of the UN and its agencies" after the group was blocked access into Gaza.

Australian PM caught making genital joke with climate minister at COP31 - watch

Trump, Putin and Xi plan historic joint meeting in China next week, White House says

Trump will discuss the "reduction of nuclear weapons" during the unprecedented talks, a spokeswoman says.

How Nvidia turmoil and a Democratic Congress could reshape the AI trade, according to ETF experts

ETF experts say Nvidia’s leadership turmoil and Democratic control of Congress could shift AI demand to the benefit of o...

Jerusalem Daily: Israeli forces occupy Palestinian-American’s home

Israeli forces occupied a Palestinian-American’s home in the occupied West Bank for 17 days.

Putin's Kostiantynivka proposal aims to seize city, push toward Kramatorsk, Zelensky says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed establishing a temporary “humanitarian mission” in the embattled eastern U...

ASEAN to defer decision on Myanmar’s return at upcoming summit

A policy of a “gradual return” of political representatives from Myanmar would likely be considered.

Andy Burnham says UK has ‘lost more than we gained’ through Brexit

PM accuses Tories of burning ‘all our bridges’ and says deal he is pursuing with EU will ‘get food prices down’Andy Burn...

Zelensky Escalates Criticism of SpaceX Over Speed Caps

Zelensky said the speed restrictions made it more difficult for Ukrainian air defense units to intercept Russian jet-pow...

Zelensky says US floated idea of Ukraine ceding Donbas for Nato membership

US negotiators have floated the idea of Ukraine’s potential withdrawal from its eastern region of Donbas in exchange for...

Canada and the Philippines conclude talks on free trade deal, Mark Carney says

"This is good news for Canadians in the agriculture sector, in the aerospace sector, even in AI, and our businesses work...

How a US extradition bid over Hamas allegations put a wealthy activist before a Spanish court

James ‘Fergie’ Chambers, a Cox Enterprises heir, faced a two-hour hearing about alleged support for HamasA two-hour hear...

DR Congo, Rwanda clash over Francophonie leadership as Macron seeks compromise

DR Congo and Rwanda clashed Saturday over the leadership of the Francophonie, as tensions between the neighbouring count...

Empower conference: officials and youth discuss peace and security

At the Empower Conference in Doha, officials gathered with youth to discuss initiatives for global peace and security.

Quad Summit likely to be held in Manila on November 17, sources say

The Summit between leaders of India, U.S., Australia, and Japan is being held in a non-Quad country for the first time, ...

Iran shoots down 17th US MQ-1 drone over Qeshm Island in country’s south — IRGC

Bessent, Lutnick Clash Over Nvidia China Curbs

Axios AI policy reporter Maria Curi tells Bloomberg This Weekend about tensions inside the Trump administration over eff...

Trump, Xi, Putin meet next week: Why fears of a 'Yalta 2.0' are growing

Trump Heads to China for Talks With Xi and Putin

Bloomberg White House correspondent Jeff Mason tells Bloomberg This Weekend how the Trump administration responded to a ...

Ukrainian forces attack passenger bus in Gorlovka, DPR — mayor

It was a drone attack, Ivan Prikhodko reported

Young musicians connect a community across the Line of Control

Sharing Shina songs online, musicians in Kashmir, Ladakh and Gilgit-Baltistan renew ties across the divide.

US floats NATO membership for Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

This is the first time the question of linking NATO membership to territorial concessions has been raised, according to ...

Qatar and Turkey sign defence agreement for “unified position” facing external attacks

A fast-moving reshape of the Gulf and Middle East multilateral security landscape is underway, triggered by the Iran war...

UN official urges Iran, US to let fertilisers through Hormuz Strait

Iran and the United States should "immediately" allow fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to ease the cris...

Ukraine Peace Push Turns to NATO and Donbas

Bloomberg Economics defense lead Becca Wasser tells Bloomberg This Weekend that a US proposal linking NATO membership to...

Miller’s White House Ascent Rattles Mexico Trade Negotiators

A new and not-so-friendly face is poised to loom over the negotiating table where the US and Mexico are still trying to ...

Miller’s White House Ascent Rattles Mexico Trade Negotiators

A new and not-so-friendly face is poised to loom over the negotiating table where the US and Mexico are still trying to ...

Ukraine hits key Russian oil hub, military airbase in latest long-range strikes

The General Staff reported a fire at the Samara linear production control station near the village of Prosvet in Samara ...

How does Iran view shift in US approach after JD Vance ordered away?

Washington believes maritime blockade, overland border disruptions, air restrictions and isolating sanctions are working

Geopolitics Looms Over Eurovision, but Not Its Asian Edition

So far, the contest’s organizers have kept politics offstage. The European edition shows how difficult that can be.

Diplomats from 18 Muslim-majority countries condemn Israeli strike on Nasser hospital

Diplomats from 18 Muslim-majority countries condemn Israeli strike on Nasser hospital Top diplomats from 18 Muslim-major...

Pakistan says minister to make rare India visit for regional talks

It is the first such visit since the two foes fought a four-day conflict in 2025.

Pakistan, 16 other countries, condemn Israeli strike on southern Gaza hospital

Pakistan and 16 other countries,on Saturday condemned the Israeli airstrike on the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, cal...

US asked if Ukraine would give up parts of Donbas for NATO membership, Zelenskyy says

The US has asked for the first time whether Ukraine would withdraw from parts of the Donbas region if Kyiv were admitted...

Myanmar airstrike on displaced persons camp kills 12, say witnesses

Myanmar has been consumed by civil war since the military staged a coup five years ago, provoking armed resistance from ...

Trump ‘whiplash’ on deportations putting Afghans in turmoil: ‘People already survived a war’

Members of Congress and advocates warn that returning people to their home countries could be a death sentenceDozens of ...

Russian casualties ‘reach 450,000’: What that means for the Ukraine war

Leaked Russian records reveal a war toll that falls hardest on older men, poorer regions and foreign recruits.

Bulgaria to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine — PM

Bulgaria does not intend to block EU member states’ decision to provide aid to Kiev, but cannot afford additional financ...