Ukraine and Russia swap prisoners following UAE talks
Ukraine-Russia peace talks will continue in the near future, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says after the latest meeting in Abu Dhabi.
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US, Russia to re-establish military-to-military talks
The United States and Russia say they have agreed to re-establish high-level military contacts for the first time since 2021 on the sidelines of Ukraine talks.
UAE plans compound in Israeli-held Gaza Strip part: map
A planning map indicates that a "UAE Temporary Emirates Housing Complex" will be constructed near Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip.
Nuclear talks with US in Oman ‘a good start’, Iran says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has described talks in Oman as "a very good start" and says they will continue in a new round.
US pushes deadline for Russia and Ukraine to end war
The US has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly four‑year war, as Russia launches strikes on energy infrastructure.
Mangione protests as US judge sets state trial for June
A man accused of fatally shooting a health insurance executive outside a hotel in New York City will face trial for murder on June 8, a judge says.
Bomber kills 31 at Pakistan mosque as India denies role
Pakistani officials say a man has detonated explosives after being challenged near a Shi'ite mosque, killing 31 people and wounding more than 170 others.
Trump won’t apologise for post depicting Obamas as apes
US President Donald Trump has removed a post on Truth Social that depicted former president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as primates.
Iran vows to strike US bases if attacked
Despite "positive" discussions at nuclear talks, Tehran has warned it is prepared to attack US bases in the region if it is once again targeted by US strikes.
Islamabad mourns victims of Shi’ite mosque suicide bomb
Thousands of people have gathered to say prayers for the victims of a suicide bombing at a Shi'ite mosque in Islamabad claimed by Islamic State.
Dozens dead, including children, in Sudan drone attack
A drone attack by the Rapid Support Forces has hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan, killing at least 24 people, including eight children
Few getting through Gaza’s Rafah border crossing
Far fewer people than expected have crossed in both directions since the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened, after two years of war.
Body cameras deployed to field officers in Minneapolis
US federal agents in Minneapolis will wear body cameras after the killing of two US citizens sparked weeks of protests about the immigration crackdown.
Iran president gives go-ahead for talks with US
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says he's instructed his government to begin negotiations with the United States.
Russia pounds Ukrainian energy facilities before talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has launched a major attack on Ukraine with around 450 drones and 70 missiles launched.
Cambodia scam compound yields fraud evidence: Thai army
Thailand's military has shown reporters a scam compound featuring rooms set up to resemble police offices from countries including Australia, Brazil and China.
Trickle of Palestinians leave Gaza at Rafah crossing
Some 20,000 wounded and sick Palestinians are hoping to leave Gaza for medical treatment as Israeli authorities open the Rafah border crossing into Egypt.
Clintons agree to testify in Epstein investigation
Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to comply with a US Congressional subpoena to testify about their relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
France pushes Aussie-style ban for kids on social media
President Emmanuel Macron is urging France to follow Australia's world-first ban on young teenagers and children using social media.
‘Mother of all deals’: India, EU seal trade agreement
After nearly two decades of on-off negotiations, a trade deal between India and the European Union has been sealed, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
School materials enter Gaza after two year block
Hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza will finally be provided with pencils and pens as part of a UN push to priotise their education.
ICE chief must explain poor handling of detainees:judge
The chief federal judge in Minnesota says the Trump administration has failed to comply due process for detained immigrants.
Russia attacks kill five on train, three in Odesa: Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has condemned as "terrorism" a Russian drone attack on a train that officials say killed five people.
Almost 40 dead as winter storm lingers across US
Almost 200 million Americans remain under some form of winter cold warning, as temperatures plunge to minus 14C in some areas.
Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen acknowledges a need for increased security in the region because of Russia.
Russian strikes across Ukraine kills couple near Kyiv
Another two people have died as Russia's aerial bombardment of Ukraine continues, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy saying Kyiv will respond in kind.
Make nuclear deal or fear ‘far worse’, Trump warns Iran
Donald Trump says a "massive armada" is bound for Iran, which must make a nuclear deal, while Iran's foreign minister says the nation's armed forces are ready.
FBI searches election office after Trump’s fraud claims
FBI agents have searched a Georgia election office for records related to the 2020 vote won by Joe Biden, which Donald Trump claims was rigged.
Minneapolis remains on edge, Trump sends mixed signals
Donald Trump is continuing a war of words with the Minneapolis mayor over immigration raids a day after saying his administration would "de-escalate a bit".
Israel buries the last captive recovered from Gaza
The burial of the last Israeli hostage returned from Gaza ends a painful reality, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told mourners at Ran Gvili's funeral.
Pretti seen scuffling with US agents days before death
Videos have come to light of US immigration agents holding down Alex Pretti after he kicked out the back light of their vehicle in a Minneapolis demo.