Iran's Pezeshkian to visit Moscow Jan 17, RIA reports, citing Iranian envoy to Russia

China's Xi sends condolences over Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash

China's Xi sends condolences over Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash
Kazakhstan's senate chief: cause of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash unknown for now

Kazakhstan's senate chief: cause of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash unknown for now
Syrian forces suffer 14 fatalities in Tartous clashes
Syrian forces suffer 14 fatalities in Tartous clashes
Hamas and Israel blame each other for ceasefire delay

Hamas and Israel blame each other for ceasefire delay
Kurdish militia in Syria will be buried if they do not lay down arms, Turkey's Erdogan says

Kurdish militia in Syria will be buried if they do not lay down arms, Turkey's Erdogan says
Congo frees most of Chinese men held for illegal mining
Congo frees most of Chinese men held for illegal mining
Israeli military actions had 'influence' on Hamas' killing of six hostages, report finds

Israeli military actions had 'influence' on Hamas' killing of six hostages, report finds
Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after explosion, Russian Foreign Ministry says

Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after explosion, Russian Foreign Ministry says
US military says it conducts airstrike in Syria, killing two ISIS operatives
US military says it conducts airstrike in Syria, killing two ISIS operatives
Erdogan says Turkey in close dialogue with Syria's de facto leader

Erdogan says Turkey in close dialogue with Syria's de facto leader
China says it has given info, documents in probe of cut Baltic Sea cables

China says it has given info, documents in probe of cut Baltic Sea cables
Russia captures two villages in Ukraine as Moscow's forces advance on two cities
Russia captures two villages in Ukraine as Moscow's forces advance on two cities
Ukraine says Russian forces executed five POWs
Ukraine says Russian forces executed five POWs
Zelenskiy says Ukraine's membership of NATO is 'achievable'

Zelenskiy says Ukraine's membership of NATO is 'achievable'
Chinese ship linked to Baltic Sea cable breach resumes voyage

Chinese ship linked to Baltic Sea cable breach resumes voyage
US State Dept imposes visa restrictions on multiple people in South Sudan
US State Dept imposes visa restrictions on multiple people in South Sudan
Magdeburg Christmas market incident could be attack, local authorities say
Magdeburg Christmas market incident could be attack, local authorities say
United Nations extends Congo peacekeeping mission
United Nations extends Congo peacekeeping mission
World Food Programme says three staff killed in Sudan by aerial strike
World Food Programme says three staff killed in Sudan by aerial strike
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 25 Palestinians in Gaza, medics say

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 25 Palestinians in Gaza, medics say
Britain and Mauritius eye swift Chagos treaty amid uncertainty
Britain and Mauritius eye swift Chagos treaty amid uncertainty
Kremlin says any new G7 oil sanctions would backfire and it will adapt
Kremlin says any new G7 oil sanctions would backfire and it will adapt
German president to decide on Dec. 27 whether to dissolve parliament

German president to decide on Dec. 27 whether to dissolve parliament
Russia says it hit military targets in Ukraine in response to attack with Western missiles
Russia says it hit military targets in Ukraine in response to attack with Western missiles
UN seeks World Court opinion on Israel's Palestinian aid obligations

UN seeks World Court opinion on Israel's Palestinian aid obligations
At least 35 children killed in southern Nigeria stampede, AFP reports
At least 35 children killed in southern Nigeria stampede, AFP reports
Suspect in killing of top Russian general charged with terrorism, court says

Suspect in killing of top Russian general charged with terrorism, court says
Zelenskiy on Putin's missile duel offer: do you think he is sane?

Zelenskiy on Putin's missile duel offer: do you think he is sane?
Putin says he pulled Russia back from the edge of the abyss

Putin says he pulled Russia back from the edge of the abyss
Suspect in killing of top Russian general sent to pre-trial detention for two months, court says

Suspect in killing of top Russian general sent to pre-trial detention for two months, court says
Putin says Russia needs long-lasting peace with Ukraine, not a temporary truce

Putin says Russia needs long-lasting peace with Ukraine, not a temporary truce
Putin says Biden's pardon of his son showed US leader is more human than politician

Putin says Biden's pardon of his son showed US leader is more human than politician
U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces say they will fight Turkey and allied groups in Kobani
U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces say they will fight Turkey and allied groups in Kobani
Putin says: I am ready to speak to Trump

Putin says: I am ready to speak to Trump
Putin says Russia is ready for a missile duel with the U.S

Putin says Russia is ready for a missile duel with the U.S
Romanian ruling Social Democrats withdraw from government coalition talks

Romanian ruling Social Democrats withdraw from government coalition talks
Zelenskiy says unity between US and EU needed to achieve peace in Ukraine

Zelenskiy says unity between US and EU needed to achieve peace in Ukraine
UN peacekeepers guard Congolese farmers working their fields

UN peacekeepers guard Congolese farmers working their fields
Israeli military says intercepted one missile that was launched from Yemen

Israeli military says intercepted one missile that was launched from Yemen
France to host Syria meeting, cautious on aid, sanctions lifting

France to host Syria meeting, cautious on aid, sanctions lifting
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
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished