Trump envoy tells Belarus: We want to reopen our embassy in Minsk soon and normalise ties

Merz wants proactive spy agency to match German economic might

Merz wants proactive spy agency to match German economic might
Dutch summon Russian ambassador over violation of Poland's airspace
Dutch summon Russian ambassador over violation of Poland's airspace
Georgia detains two Ukrainian nationals for trying to smuggle explosives, Interpress reports
Georgia detains two Ukrainian nationals for trying to smuggle explosives, Interpress reports
Sweden pledges another $7.5 billion military support for Ukraine

Sweden pledges another $7.5 billion military support for Ukraine
US eyes stronger energy ties with Greece, says interior secretary

US eyes stronger energy ties with Greece, says interior secretary
Lukashenko tells Trump envoy that he could release prisoners

Lukashenko tells Trump envoy that he could release prisoners
Belarus frees 52 prisoners after Trump appeal, US eases some sanctions on Minsk

Belarus frees 52 prisoners after Trump appeal, US eases some sanctions on Minsk
China pilots village surveillance in Solomon Islands, seeks stability

China pilots village surveillance in Solomon Islands, seeks stability
Swiss add lustre to Trump trade deal with gold refining plan, sources say

Swiss add lustre to Trump trade deal with gold refining plan, sources say
Gazans face new dilemma as Israeli forces advance

Gazans face new dilemma as Israeli forces advance
Norway says it believes Libya coast guard fired upon migrant vessel
Norway says it believes Libya coast guard fired upon migrant vessel
Netherlands plans to ban imports from Israel's Jewish settlements

Netherlands plans to ban imports from Israel's Jewish settlements
Russia dismisses Polish statements on drones in its airspace as 'nothing new'

Russia dismisses Polish statements on drones in its airspace as 'nothing new'
Baltic states prepare push to save US security assistance from Pentagon cuts

Baltic states prepare push to save US security assistance from Pentagon cuts
Britain's Mandelson fired as US ambassador over Epstein links

Britain's Mandelson fired as US ambassador over Epstein links
China cannot be ignored, Britain's trade minister says, as row over embassies clouds ties

China cannot be ignored, Britain's trade minister says, as row over embassies clouds ties
Explainer-What is the Scarborough Shoal and what is China planning there?

Explainer-What is the Scarborough Shoal and what is China planning there?
UN Security Council to meet Friday on drone incursions in Poland

UN Security Council to meet Friday on drone incursions in Poland
Poland bans drone flights, limits small air traffic along eastern border
Poland bans drone flights, limits small air traffic along eastern border
Baltics ask US congress to defy Trump and uphold military support
Baltics ask US congress to defy Trump and uphold military support
'Not a friendly place': Inside the Bangkok prison where ex-PM Thaksin is jailed

'Not a friendly place': Inside the Bangkok prison where ex-PM Thaksin is jailed
With little aid, Afghanistan's quakes spell 'inter-generational' crisis

With little aid, Afghanistan's quakes spell 'inter-generational' crisis
Russian drones in Poland's airspace stir worries for Europe's civil aviation

Russian drones in Poland's airspace stir worries for Europe's civil aviation
Analysis-Qatar bombing tests the limits of the Trump-Netanyahu alliance

Analysis-Qatar bombing tests the limits of the Trump-Netanyahu alliance
Nepal's young protesters back former chief justice as interim head

Nepal's young protesters back former chief justice as interim head
North Korea leader firming up status of daughter as successor, Seoul spy agency says

North Korea leader firming up status of daughter as successor, Seoul spy agency says
Philippines slams China's plan for nature reserve in disputed shoal
Philippines slams China's plan for nature reserve in disputed shoal
South Korea's Lee says US immigration raid may make companies 'hesistant' about investing

South Korea's Lee says US immigration raid may make companies 'hesistant' about investing
Exclusive-Facing new China 'grey-zone' threat, Taiwan steps up sea cable patrols

Exclusive-Facing new China 'grey-zone' threat, Taiwan steps up sea cable patrols
US democratic backsliding under Trump encourages autocrats globally, democracy watchdog says

US democratic backsliding under Trump encourages autocrats globally, democracy watchdog says
Qatar condemns Netanyahu's 'reckless' remarks on hosting Hamas office

Qatar condemns Netanyahu's 'reckless' remarks on hosting Hamas office
Tunisia says 'assault' on Gaza aid ship was 'orchestrated'

Tunisia says 'assault' on Gaza aid ship was 'orchestrated'
UK to mass produce Ukrainian-designed interceptor drones
UK to mass produce Ukrainian-designed interceptor drones
Film on October 7 rescue in Israel premieres amid protests at Toronto festival

Film on October 7 rescue in Israel premieres amid protests at Toronto festival
Foreign nationals placed pig heads outside Paris mosques, prosecutor says
Foreign nationals placed pig heads outside Paris mosques, prosecutor says
Ukraine's Zelenskiy: We have to create an effective air shield over Europe

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: We have to create an effective air shield over Europe
Factbox-What are the Gerbera drones used in Poland incursion?

Factbox-What are the Gerbera drones used in Poland incursion?
Canada is evaluating ties with Israel after Qatar attack, foreign minister says

Canada is evaluating ties with Israel after Qatar attack, foreign minister says
UK PM Starmer and Israeli president clash during 'tough' meeting

UK PM Starmer and Israeli president clash during 'tough' meeting
Qatar, in the firing line again, tries to balance diplomatic and business ambitions

Qatar, in the firing line again, tries to balance diplomatic and business ambitions
Polish couple's house hit by drone as they watched TV news

Polish couple's house hit by drone as they watched TV news
Africa looks to raise $50 billion a year for new climate solutions initiative

Africa looks to raise $50 billion a year for new climate solutions initiative
Rubio spoke Wednesday with China's Wang Yi, State Department says

Rubio spoke Wednesday with China's Wang Yi, State Department says
Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue

Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue
Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan

Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan
China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal

China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal
Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well

Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well
Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit

Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit
Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori

Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori
Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election

Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election
Which countries can you see from Africa?

Which countries can you see from Africa?
South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground

South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground
Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain

Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain
Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters

Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters
How much of each country is in Europe?

How much of each country is in Europe?
Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes

Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes
Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war

Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war
Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project

Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project
Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute

Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute
Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war

Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war
China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations

China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations
‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial

‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial
Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist

Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist
Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out

Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out
Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection

Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection
Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal

Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal
Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant

Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant
South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy

South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy
China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair

China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair
US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat

US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat
Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly

Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly
GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release

GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release
Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government

Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government