Diplomacy

Pope Leo criticises nuclear deterrence on 80th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing

Explainer-What is the status of peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan?

Ukraine appoints long-awaited economic security chief in reform push

Russia hit key Ukraine gas interconnector to undermine preparation for winter, Kyiv says

Italy gives final go-ahead for landmark Sicily bridge project

Leaders of South Korea, Vietnam to meet next week amid trade woes, sources say

Iran executes man accused of passing information on nuclear scientist to Israel

Spain rules out buying F-35, choosing between Eurofighter or FCAS

Switzerland facing 39% US tariff as president leaves Washington empty-handed

South Korea to offer visa-fee entry to Chinese tourists from late September

Trump could meet Putin over Ukraine as soon as next week, official says

Exclusive-Missed signals, lost deal: How India-US trade talks collapsed

Musk vs. Modi: Inside the battle over India's internet censorship

Trump suggests Vance is his likely heir apparent in 2028

Brazil's Supreme Court caught off guard by order to arrest Bolsonaro, sources say

Factbox-Three years into war, US and Europe keep billions in trade with Russia

Russia protests to Israel over alleged attack on diplomatic vehicle

Trump declines to say if he supports or opposes potential Gaza takeover by Israel

UN alarmed by reports about possible expansion of Israeli Gaza operations

Ireland calls for hostages' release after gunmen storm Haiti orphanage

Witkoff to meet with Russian leadership in Moscow on Wednesday, source says

US approves repair services for howitzer artillery guns, other military sales to Ukraine

US requires Zambia, Malawi citizens to pay up to $15,000 bond for some visitor visas

Ukraine's PM speaks to US Treasury Secretary about investment fund

German hesitation on Gaza could encourage atrocities, Israeli academics say

Canadian minister hails 'productive' Mexico meeting as US tariffs loom

Ali Larijani reappointed secretary of Iran's top security body

Russia says it has 'no restrictions' now on intermediate-range missile deployment

Zelenskiy says he had 'productive' call with Trump ahead of ceasefire deadline

Trump says he will meet China's Xi if a trade deal is struck

Turkey sets up parliamentary commission to oversee PKK disarmament

Hungary's Orban meets Russian-backed, Bosnian Serb leader

Sweden, Norway, Denmark give $500 million to NATO project to send US weapons to Ukraine

Islamist militants free Moroccan truck drivers held since January, Mali says

Trump again threatens 'very substantial' tariff hikes for India over Russian oil

Unresolved property issues haunt stalled Cyprus peace process

Lebanon tasks army with limiting arms to state forces in challenge to Hezbollah

India in talks with Philippines for developing submarine infrastructure

Putin doubts potency of Trump's ultimatum to end the war, sources say