Russia and Ukraine carry out new exchange of war dead
Russia and Ukraine said on Thursday that they had carried out the latest exchange of their war dead. – Russia handed Ukraine 1,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers. – Kyiv had…
Syrian president visits Russia for second time in four months
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed al-Sharaa, on Wednesday to discuss Syria’s reconstruction, bilateral cooperation, and Moscow’s role in the country. – This was Al-Sharaa’s second…
Rubio says US may join new Russia-Ukraine talks
The United States may join new talks this week between warring foes Russia and Ukraine, with territory the remaining but major point of contention. – Teams from Ukraine and Russia…
China’s Xi Jinping, UK’s Kier Starmer agree to deepen economic ties
The United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in the first trip of its kind by a British leader in eight years.…
‘We Will Guarantee His Safety’: Kremlin Says Moscow Ready to Host Zelensky for Talks With Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aide, Yuri Ushakov, said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could come to Moscow if he is willing to meet with Putin, claiming that Russia would guarantee…
Britain’s Starmer arrives in China as Western alliances face strain
Keir Starmer began the first visit to China by a British Prime Minister since 2018 on Wednesday, seeking to strengthen political and business ties with Beijing as relations between Western…
Syria’s al-Sharaa to meet Putin as Russia seeks deal on military bases
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, as the Kremlin seeks to secure the future of its military bases in the country. –…
Moscow ready to act as mediator between Iran, US
The Middle East is on the brink of war as experts say the United States may launch an attack on Iran, one of the largest countries in the region. –…
MBS to Iran’s president: Kingdom will not allow its airspace or land to be used for attack
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told the Iranian president on Tuesday that the Kingdom would not allow its airspace or territory to be used for any military attack on…
Hamas seeks role for its police in Gaza ahead of disarmament talks
Hamas is seeking to incorporate its 10,000 police officers into a new U.S.-backed Palestinian administration for Gaza. – Islamist group Hamas retains control of just under half of Gaza following…