Ukraine, Russia to hold talks with US in Saudi Arabia
Talks on a United States proposal for a partial ceasefire in Ukraine are set to resume on Monday in Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian and Russian officials confirmed.
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Israeli cabinet sacks Shin Bet chief despite protests
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Turkey’s opposition leader visits jailed Istanbul mayor
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Israel to destroy Hamas if hostages not freed: minister
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Global flight turmoil as fire closes London’s Heathrow
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Sudanese army claims it’s retaken presidential palace
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Israeli strikes kill six as conflict resumes in Gaza
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Israel fires on Lebanon in response to rockets attacks
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Turkey jails Istanbul mayor before trial
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NASA astronauts return after nine months stuck in space
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Ukraine talks begin as US aims for Black Sea ceasefire
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of prolonging the Ukraine war as officials from Kyiv and Washington begin negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire.