Russian-backed union signs free trade pact with Iran

Russian-backed union signs free trade pact with Iran
Russian-backed union signs free trade pact with Iran

Russian-backed union signs free trade pact with Iran
Ukraine seeks to terminate free trade deal with Belarus

Ukraine seeks to terminate free trade deal with Belarus
Ukraine received $1.34 billion under World Bank project - finance ministry

Ukraine received $1.34 billion under World Bank project - finance ministry
Russian has the upper hand in arms race with the West - Russian minister says

Russian has the upper hand in arms race with the West - Russian minister says
In Moldova, the Christmas spirit is conflict and rivalry for parishioners

In Moldova, the Christmas spirit is conflict and rivalry for parishioners
Ukraine's new Christmas Day unites Catholic-Orthodox family

Ukraine's new Christmas Day unites Catholic-Orthodox family
Lorries start crossing border after Polish farmers end blockade, Kyiv says

Lorries start crossing border after Polish farmers end blockade, Kyiv says
Russia short of around 4.8 million workers in 2023, crunch to persist - Izvestia

Russia short of around 4.8 million workers in 2023, crunch to persist - Izvestia
Kosovo says gunmen from Serbia are planning more attacks

Kosovo says gunmen from Serbia are planning more attacks
Polish farmers to suspend protest at Ukraine border, truckers stay on

Polish farmers to suspend protest at Ukraine border, truckers stay on
Bells ring across Czech Republic to mourn victims of mass shooting

Bells ring across Czech Republic to mourn victims of mass shooting
'Shoot here!': reporter screams at Prague gunman to help people flee

'Shoot here!': reporter screams at Prague gunman to help people flee
Russia completes buyouts of 92 foreign-owned planes

Russia completes buyouts of 92 foreign-owned planes
Russia says it downs five Ukrainian drones south of Moscow
Russia says it downs five Ukrainian drones south of Moscow
Ukraine says it downs 24 of 28 Russian drones, debris damages granary

Ukraine says it downs 24 of 28 Russian drones, debris damages granary
Russia: Diplomatic ties with US could break down over asset seizures

Russia: Diplomatic ties with US could break down over asset seizures
Uzbekistan summons Russian envoy over politician's annexation remark
Uzbekistan summons Russian envoy over politician's annexation remark
Russia dismisses Wall Street Journal's 'pulp fiction' after Prigozhin death report

Russia dismisses Wall Street Journal's 'pulp fiction' after Prigozhin death report
Russia calls prisoner swap talks delicate, accuses U.S. of leaks

Russia calls prisoner swap talks delicate, accuses U.S. of leaks
Bosnia's top court head, ex-spy chief detained in wiretapping affair
Bosnia's top court head, ex-spy chief detained in wiretapping affair
Putin's would-be challenger denies link to former oil boss Khodorkovsky

Putin's would-be challenger denies link to former oil boss Khodorkovsky
Ukraine hopes to find ways to unblock border with Poland this week

Ukraine hopes to find ways to unblock border with Poland this week
Russia has fired 7,400 missiles, 3,700 Shahed drones in war so far, Kyiv says

Russia has fired 7,400 missiles, 3,700 Shahed drones in war so far, Kyiv says
Hungary's PM Orban criticises Ukraine's move to stop ex-president at border

Hungary's PM Orban criticises Ukraine's move to stop ex-president at border
Ukraine says it received last tranche of EU's 18 billion euro aid package

Ukraine says it received last tranche of EU's 18 billion euro aid package
Albanian opposition leader faces arrest after immunity lifted

Albanian opposition leader faces arrest after immunity lifted
Hungary's Orban says funds to Ukraine must not come from EU budget

Hungary's Orban says funds to Ukraine must not come from EU budget
No deal with Turkey on Swedish NATO bid -Hungary's Orban

No deal with Turkey on Swedish NATO bid -Hungary's Orban
Polish parliament votes for court reform resolution

Polish parliament votes for court reform resolution
Ukrainian town faces tough winter, a year after driving out Russian forces

Ukrainian town faces tough winter, a year after driving out Russian forces
Ukraine shoots down 34 out of 35 Russian drones - air force
Ukraine shoots down 34 out of 35 Russian drones - air force
US says Hungarian sovereignty law gives 'draconian tools' to government

US says Hungarian sovereignty law gives 'draconian tools' to government
Moldova to alter Soviet-era abbreviation for its airport, minister says
Moldova to alter Soviet-era abbreviation for its airport, minister says
Trial of Bosnian Serb leader Dodik adjourned over procedural issues

Trial of Bosnian Serb leader Dodik adjourned over procedural issues
Ukrainian army proposal to call up more civilians gets mixed reaction in Kyiv

Ukrainian army proposal to call up more civilians gets mixed reaction in Kyiv
Anti-war candidate Duntsova applies to run against Putin for Russian president

Anti-war candidate Duntsova applies to run against Putin for Russian president
EU's Jourova welcomes Polish government plans to fix rule of law issues

EU's Jourova welcomes Polish government plans to fix rule of law issues
Ukrainians prepare for first wartime Christmas on new calendar

Ukrainians prepare for first wartime Christmas on new calendar
Ukraine says it defeated Russian drone attack on Kyiv

Ukraine says it defeated Russian drone attack on Kyiv
Thousands of Slovaks continue protesting government's criminal law reforms

Thousands of Slovaks continue protesting government's criminal law reforms
EU, US urge Serbia to address concerns about electoral process

EU, US urge Serbia to address concerns about electoral process
Poland dismisses its representative at World Bank, drawing central bank rebuke

Poland dismisses its representative at World Bank, drawing central bank rebuke
Zelenskiy confident U.S. won't 'betray' Ukraine over financial support

Zelenskiy confident U.S. won't 'betray' Ukraine over financial support
Azerbaijan says border issues shouldn't get in way of peace deal with Armenia

Azerbaijan says border issues shouldn't get in way of peace deal with Armenia
Russia says it will have no trouble skirting latest EU sanctions

Russia says it will have no trouble skirting latest EU sanctions
Russian former soldier wants to testify to ICC over war crimes witnessed

Russian former soldier wants to testify to ICC over war crimes witnessed
Hungary ready to lift objection to Bulgaria's Schengen entry

Hungary ready to lift objection to Bulgaria's Schengen entry
Turkey's Erdogan says EU will 'stall' Ukraine, Moldova accession

Turkey's Erdogan says EU will 'stall' Ukraine, Moldova accession
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years