Middle East and Africa

UAE to pull remaining forces from Yemen in crisis with Saudi Arabia

Belarusian Lukashenko pardons 22 prisoners, Belta reports

Saudi Arabia says national security is a red line as UAE forces asked to leave Yemen

Trump says Netanyahu pardon 'on its way'; Herzog's office disputes it

Trump says of alleged Ukraine attack on Putin: 'I was very angry about it'

Putin told Trump that Russia will review peace talks stance after drone attack on residence

Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence but Kyiv says Moscow is lying

Putin tells army to press on with campaign to take southern Ukrainian region

Zelenskiy says 20-point peace plan should be put to referendum in Ukraine

Thailand and Cambodia agree to consolidate ceasefire in China talks

Three dead in Alawite protests on Syrian coast, local officials say

Canada to provide $2.5 billion in economic aid for Ukraine, prime minister says

U.S.-backed airstrikes in Nigeria hit two ISIS-linked camps, government says

Two dead in Palestinian attack in Israel, Israeli authorities say

Explosion at Alawite mosque in Syria's Homs kills eight

Israeli military says it killed a member of Iran’s Quds Force in Lebanon

Russia sees slow but steady progress in Ukraine peace talks

Russia compares US blockade of Venezuela to piracy

Poland intercepts Russian plane over Baltic, reports airspace breaches from Belarus

Five killed in Nigeria mosque attack, police say

Saudi Arabia says Yemen group should withdraw its forces from seized provinces

Blast hits mosque during evening prayers in Nigeria’s Maiduguri, witness says

France's Macron says he discussed Ukraine with NATO head Rutte

UK government says it backs free speech after US visa bans

Israel says it will respond to Hamas 'violation' of Gaza truce, Hamas denies

Turkey, Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire deal's second phase, Turkish source says

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's ending of protections for South Sudanese migrants

Syria ministers meet Putin to discuss defence, economic cooperation, SANA says

Two CMA CGM vessels navigate the Suez Canal in sign of easing tension

Russia and US discussed 'irritants' in relationship, key issues unresolved, Interfax reports

Netanyahu to discuss Iran, next phase of Gaza plan with Trump

Syrian government and SDF agree to de-escalate after Aleppo violence

Portugal's far-right leader ordered to remove posters targeting Roma community

Turkey expects second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal to start in early 2026

Iran holds missile drills in various cities, state media say

Russia is ready to legally confirm that it has no intention of attacking NATO, deputy minister says

Sovereignty of Kingdom of Denmark must be preserved, EU spokesperson says

Lebanon close to completing disarmament of Hezbollah south of Litani River, says PM

Netanyahu plans to brief Trump on possible new Iran strikes, NBC News reports