Russia says the future of nuclear arms control with US and others looks bleak for now

Trump says US, Iran set for direct nuclear talks; Tehran says they will be indirect

Trump says US, Iran set for direct nuclear talks; Tehran says they will be indirect
Kremlin says Russia is ready to do all it can to help resolve US-Iran nuclear tensions

Kremlin says Russia is ready to do all it can to help resolve US-Iran nuclear tensions
Iran wants indirect talks with US, warns regional countries over strikes against it

Iran wants indirect talks with US, warns regional countries over strikes against it
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un visits military training base

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un visits military training base
Russian commander says situation in Belgorod 'under control' while battles continue in Kursk
Russian commander says situation in Belgorod 'under control' while battles continue in Kursk
Russia urges restraint on all sides over Iran's nuclear programme

Russia urges restraint on all sides over Iran's nuclear programme
France plans to take Iran to international court over citizen detentions

France plans to take Iran to international court over citizen detentions
Russia says U.S. threats of military strikes against Iran are unacceptable

Russia says U.S. threats of military strikes against Iran are unacceptable
Rubio: US is committed to NATO, but Europe must spend more on defence

Rubio: US is committed to NATO, but Europe must spend more on defence
Cuba reaffirms commitment to peace, nuclear non-proliferation

Cuba reaffirms commitment to peace, nuclear non-proliferation
Russian, Iranian deputy foreign ministers discuss negotiations on Tehran's nuclear programme

Russian, Iranian deputy foreign ministers discuss negotiations on Tehran's nuclear programme
Military confrontation seems inevitable if no new Iran nuclear deal, France says

Military confrontation seems inevitable if no new Iran nuclear deal, France says
Russia and Ukraine trade new accusations on breaches of energy truce

Russia and Ukraine trade new accusations on breaches of energy truce
Factbox-China's war games around Taiwan over the years

Factbox-China's war games around Taiwan over the years
China concludes two-day war games around Taiwan after live fire drills

China concludes two-day war games around Taiwan after live fire drills
U.S. issues Iran-related sanctions against China, UAE-based entities

U.S. issues Iran-related sanctions against China, UAE-based entities
Explainer-Key facilities in Iran's nuclear programme

Explainer-Key facilities in Iran's nuclear programme
Key dates in Iran's long rivalry with the United States

Key dates in Iran's long rivalry with the United States
Iran will deliver 'strong blow' against US if it attacks, Khamenei says

Iran will deliver 'strong blow' against US if it attacks, Khamenei says
Iran speaker says US bases will be struck if Trump attacks Iran

Iran speaker says US bases will be struck if Trump attacks Iran
Months after first incursion, Ukrainian troops fighting in second Russian region

Months after first incursion, Ukrainian troops fighting in second Russian region
Russia says Ukraine 'virtually destroys' gas infrastructure in Sudzha

Russia says Ukraine 'virtually destroys' gas infrastructure in Sudzha
Hegseth reaffirms ironclad US commitment to Philippines to enhance threat deterrence

Hegseth reaffirms ironclad US commitment to Philippines to enhance threat deterrence
Iran's foreign minister says Tehran sent response to Trump's letter through Oman, IRNA says

Iran's foreign minister says Tehran sent response to Trump's letter through Oman, IRNA says
Iran responds to Trump's letter, voices readiness for indirect talks

Iran responds to Trump's letter, voices readiness for indirect talks
U.S. sanctions three Iranian officials allegedly involved in death of FBI agent Robert Levinson

U.S. sanctions three Iranian officials allegedly involved in death of FBI agent Robert Levinson
US says Ukraine, Russia agree to ensure safe navigation in Black Sea

US says Ukraine, Russia agree to ensure safe navigation in Black Sea
China poses biggest military, cyber threat to US, intel chiefs say

China poses biggest military, cyber threat to US, intel chiefs say
US still committed to European defence, Norway defence minister says

US still committed to European defence, Norway defence minister says
Trump's offer of talks with Iran aims to avoid military action, US envoy says

Trump's offer of talks with Iran aims to avoid military action, US envoy says
Iran's top diplomat says US must change its approach for any talks

Iran's top diplomat says US must change its approach for any talks
Japan, China, South Korea meet at geopolitical 'turning point in history'

Japan, China, South Korea meet at geopolitical 'turning point in history'
Russia defends Iran's right to peaceful nuclear program ahead of US-Israel talks

Russia defends Iran's right to peaceful nuclear program ahead of US-Israel talks
Russian military accuses Ukrainian army of blowing up Sudzha gas facility during Kursk retreat
Russian military accuses Ukrainian army of blowing up Sudzha gas facility during Kursk retreat
Russia accuses Ukraine of blowing up one of its gas pumping stations in 'act of terrorism'
Russia accuses Ukraine of blowing up one of its gas pumping stations in 'act of terrorism'
Russian military chief Gerasimov inspects forces in Ukraine, TASS says

Russian military chief Gerasimov inspects forces in Ukraine, TASS says
South Korea says it agreed with US to swiftly resolve 'sensitive country' status

South Korea says it agreed with US to swiftly resolve 'sensitive country' status
Top Russia official discussed Ukraine with North Korean leader Kim, TASS says

Top Russia official discussed Ukraine with North Korean leader Kim, TASS says
North Korea's Kim oversees test-fire of surface-to-air missiles

North Korea's Kim oversees test-fire of surface-to-air missiles
US, Israel to hold high-level talks on Iran at White House next week
US, Israel to hold high-level talks on Iran at White House next week
Russian defence minister inspects training in Caspian Sea

Russian defence minister inspects training in Caspian Sea
Iran says it will consider 'opportunities' as well as threats in Trump letter

Iran says it will consider 'opportunities' as well as threats in Trump letter
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
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates