Middle East and Africa

Ukraine minister says US lawmakers 'optimistic' on providing aid

US has not adjusted nuclear posture in response to Putin remarks

Russia warns Ukraine war could spin out of control due to action of one or two NATO countries

Russia says it is alarmed by 'insulting rhetoric' and ultimatums from Armenian leadership

Sudan's army chief vows to push on after advance in embattled capital

Germany approves gas agreement with Italy, Switzerland, ministry says

Polish farmers backtrack on fully unblocking Ukraine border crossing, PAP reports

Finnish leader says Russia is preparing for 'long conflict with the West'

Israeli military says it killed 'significant' Hamas member in Lebanon strike

Police again remove Greta Thunberg from blocking Swedish parliament

White House denies Russian allegations of attempted election meddling

Russia says it fought off attempted incursions from Ukraine

UK deploys HMS Diamond warship to Red Sea to protect shipping

Russia, Iran and China to hold warship drills in Gulf of Oman

Russia's spy service accuses US of trying to meddle in presidential election

Kate, UK's Princess of Wales, apologises for 'any confusion' photo edit

Britain's 'Zone of Interest' wins best international film Oscar

St. Petersburg airport resumes operations after drone shot down in nearby region

Thousands march in Madrid to protest against Catalan amnesty law

Blinken says the ball is in Hamas' court on Gaza ceasefire

Ukraine to receive 6 billion euro from EU in next two months, PM says

30,878 Palestinians killed in Israeli offensive, Gaza health ministry says

US conducts strikes in Yemen and downs Houthi drones

On US port plan, UN says more aid to Gaza is 'obviously good'

Spain pledges extra 20 million euros in aid to UNRWA

Moldova signs defence pact with France amid Russia fears

Russia's FSB says it shoots dead a man planning an 'act of terrorism' - RIA

Japan says it is gravely concerned about closer military ties between China and Russia

China to offer visa-free travel to travellers from six countries

China to foster new cooperation and consolidate friendship with Russia

U.S. military says it conducted strikes against two unmanned aerial vehicles in Yemen

Brazil's Lula ready to sign EU-Mercosur deal, despite France's growing opposition

Swedish PM travels to US as NATO accession nears

Kremlin says Russia will not meddle in the U.S. presidential election

Frankfurt airport closed for departures on Thursday due to strike

UK lowers domestic threat level for Northern Ireland to 'substantial' from 'severe'

Navalny's widow takes up his call for big Russian election day protest

France and Moldova to sign defence pact amid fears of Russian destabilisation

Russia dismisses ICC warrants as meaningless provocation