Kremlin says it hopes US-Iran talks in Oman will yield results

Estonia releases vessel held on suspicion of smuggling after inspection
Estonia releases vessel held on suspicion of smuggling after inspection
Russian captain jailed over crew member's death in U.S. tanker crash

Russian captain jailed over crew member's death in U.S. tanker crash
Kremlin dismisses Western claims that Epstein was Russian intelligence asset

Kremlin dismisses Western claims that Epstein was Russian intelligence asset
Kremlin says Russia will stay a responsible nuclear power despite New START's expiry

Kremlin says Russia will stay a responsible nuclear power despite New START's expiry
Ukraine hit infrastructure at Russian missile launch site, military says
Ukraine hit infrastructure at Russian missile launch site, military says
China says expiration of US-Russia arms treaty regrettable

China says expiration of US-Russia arms treaty regrettable
Russia's Dmitriev says progress made on Ukraine peace deal

Russia's Dmitriev says progress made on Ukraine peace deal
Ukraine, Russia end second round of peace talks with agreement on prisoner swap, new meeting

Ukraine, Russia end second round of peace talks with agreement on prisoner swap, new meeting
Russia says uranium proposal for Iran is still on the table

Russia says uranium proposal for Iran is still on the table
At least seven killed, eight hurt in Russian attacks in Ukraine-controlled Donetsk, governor says
At least seven killed, eight hurt in Russian attacks in Ukraine-controlled Donetsk, governor says
Pope Leo urges Russia and US to renew last nuclear arms treaty

Pope Leo urges Russia and US to renew last nuclear arms treaty
Russia's Putin and Saudi crown prince discuss work of OPEC+, Kremlin says

Russia's Putin and Saudi crown prince discuss work of OPEC+, Kremlin says
Poland to probe possible links between Epstein and Russia, PM Tusk says

Poland to probe possible links between Epstein and Russia, PM Tusk says
Russia is ready for new world with no nuclear limits, senior diplomat says

Russia is ready for new world with no nuclear limits, senior diplomat says
Small drone fell on Polish army base, military police say
Small drone fell on Polish army base, military police say
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says dignified, lasting peace realistic, ahead of talks

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says dignified, lasting peace realistic, ahead of talks
UK expels Russian diplomat in tit-for-tat over spying accusations
UK expels Russian diplomat in tit-for-tat over spying accusations
Zelenskiy says Russia largely observing energy ceasefire ahead of peace talks

Zelenskiy says Russia largely observing energy ceasefire ahead of peace talks
Russia is trying to de-escalate Iran tensions, the Kremlin says

Russia is trying to de-escalate Iran tensions, the Kremlin says
Germany arrests five suspected of supplying Russian firms in sanctions breach
Germany arrests five suspected of supplying Russian firms in sanctions breach
Russia says its forces push Ukrainian forces out of settlement of Prydorozhnie
Russia says its forces push Ukrainian forces out of settlement of Prydorozhnie
Russian drone strike kills 12 miners in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk, officials say

Russian drone strike kills 12 miners in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk, officials say
Russian drone strike kills 12 miners as Kyiv announces new talks

Russian drone strike kills 12 miners as Kyiv announces new talks
Zelenskiy says new trilateral talks set for Feb 4-5 in Abu Dhabi

Zelenskiy says new trilateral talks set for Feb 4-5 in Abu Dhabi
Russia, Ukraine halt energy strikes, but differences emerge on moratorium

Russia, Ukraine halt energy strikes, but differences emerge on moratorium
Russian forces capture three villages in Ukraine, state media report
Russian forces capture three villages in Ukraine, state media report
Russia's Putin tells UAE leader he wants to discuss Iran tensions with him

Russia's Putin tells UAE leader he wants to discuss Iran tensions with him
Russia and Ukraine carry out new exchange of war dead
Russia and Ukraine carry out new exchange of war dead
Chechen leader Kadyrov says Russia should fight war in Ukraine to the end

Chechen leader Kadyrov says Russia should fight war in Ukraine to the end
Russia says it captures another village in Ukraine's Sumy region, defence ministry says
Russia says it captures another village in Ukraine's Sumy region, defence ministry says
Ukraine summons Hungary ambassador over election meddling allegations
Ukraine summons Hungary ambassador over election meddling allegations
US has told Ukraine it must sign peace deal with Russia to get security guarantees, source says

US has told Ukraine it must sign peace deal with Russia to get security guarantees, source says
Syria's Sharaa to meet Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, Syria TV says

Syria's Sharaa to meet Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, Syria TV says
Kremlin sticks to demand that Ukraine cede all of Donbas in talks, TASS reports

Kremlin sticks to demand that Ukraine cede all of Donbas in talks, TASS reports
Russia captures another village in northeastern Ukraine, Defence Ministry says
Russia captures another village in northeastern Ukraine, Defence Ministry says
Turkey says Syria ceasefire should hold during Islamic State prisoner transfers to Iraq

Turkey says Syria ceasefire should hold during Islamic State prisoner transfers to Iraq
Russia, Ukraine sit for tense talks on thorny territorial issue

Russia, Ukraine sit for tense talks on thorny territorial issue
Finnish president Stubb says Trump is putting pressure on Russia

Finnish president Stubb says Trump is putting pressure on Russia
France intercepts suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean

France intercepts suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
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