Germany's Merz says Putin, Zelenskiy to meet within next two weeks

Trump interrupts talks with European leaders to call Putin, says EU diplomat

Trump interrupts talks with European leaders to call Putin, says EU diplomat
Trump says he expects Putin to release Ukrainian prisoners

Trump says he expects Putin to release Ukrainian prisoners
India, China envoys discuss border peace, trade to boost cooperation

India, China envoys discuss border peace, trade to boost cooperation
India's Modi has phone call with Russia's Putin

India's Modi has phone call with Russia's Putin
Russia striking Azerbaijan's SOCAR oil facilities in Ukraine on purpose, Kyiv says

Russia striking Azerbaijan's SOCAR oil facilities in Ukraine on purpose, Kyiv says
Maersk contains fire onboard Marie Maersk vessel off Liberia; intensifies firefighting efforts
Maersk contains fire onboard Marie Maersk vessel off Liberia; intensifies firefighting efforts
Israel revokes visas for some Australian diplomats

Israel revokes visas for some Australian diplomats
Heavy rain disrupts traffic, floods roads in India's Mumbai
Heavy rain disrupts traffic, floods roads in India's Mumbai
Iran says it will continue talks with IAEA after curbing access

Iran says it will continue talks with IAEA after curbing access
Taiwan 'issue' is an internal matter, China says in response to Trump

Taiwan 'issue' is an internal matter, China says in response to Trump
Pakistani villagers scared to go back to deluged homes after floods kill over 340

Pakistani villagers scared to go back to deluged homes after floods kill over 340
Former Hong Kong lawmaker says Australian asylum grant shows territory infringed rights

Former Hong Kong lawmaker says Australian asylum grant shows territory infringed rights
Myanmar to hold first phase of general election on December 28, state television reports

Myanmar to hold first phase of general election on December 28, state television reports
German foreign minister urges more pressure on Russia before Trump–Zelenskiy meeting

German foreign minister urges more pressure on Russia before Trump–Zelenskiy meeting
Global markets face shaky week ahead as US pressure mounts on Ukraine

Global markets face shaky week ahead as US pressure mounts on Ukraine
Terence Stamp, actor who played Superman villain Zod, dies at 87

Terence Stamp, actor who played Superman villain Zod, dies at 87
Flash floods devastate Buner, Pakistan after rare cloudburst kills hundreds

Flash floods devastate Buner, Pakistan after rare cloudburst kills hundreds
Russia says it prevented Ukrainian drone attack on Smolensk nuclear power plant
Russia says it prevented Ukrainian drone attack on Smolensk nuclear power plant
Putin discusses Trump summit with Belarus and Kazakhstan

Putin discusses Trump summit with Belarus and Kazakhstan
German foreign minister criticises 'aggressive' China ahead of trip to Japan

German foreign minister criticises 'aggressive' China ahead of trip to Japan
Kuwait arrests 67 over illegal alcohol production after 23 deaths
Kuwait arrests 67 over illegal alcohol production after 23 deaths
Swedish prime minister to attend Sunday's 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting, spokesperson says

Swedish prime minister to attend Sunday's 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting, spokesperson says
Hamas rejects Israel's Gaza relocation plan

Hamas rejects Israel's Gaza relocation plan
EU's von der Leyen to meet Trump in White House

EU's von der Leyen to meet Trump in White House
Russia says it destroyed 300 Ukrainian drones, hit Sapsan missile storage sites
Russia says it destroyed 300 Ukrainian drones, hit Sapsan missile storage sites
Dozens injured after magnitude 6.0 quake strikes Sulawesi, Indonesia, official says
Dozens injured after magnitude 6.0 quake strikes Sulawesi, Indonesia, official says
Northern China flash flood kills 10, Xinhua reports
Northern China flash flood kills 10, Xinhua reports
Outline emerges of Putin's offer to end his war in Ukraine

Outline emerges of Putin's offer to end his war in Ukraine
Israeli military prepares to relocate residents to southern Gaza, spokesperson says

Israeli military prepares to relocate residents to southern Gaza, spokesperson says
Nordic-Baltic leaders say they remain steadfast in support of Ukraine

Nordic-Baltic leaders say they remain steadfast in support of Ukraine
US ready to be part of security guarantees for Ukraine, Germany's Merz says

US ready to be part of security guarantees for Ukraine, Germany's Merz says
Putin told Trump he could relax some territorial claims in exchange for Donetsk region, FT reports

Putin told Trump he could relax some territorial claims in exchange for Donetsk region, FT reports
US stops visitor visas for people from Gaza

US stops visitor visas for people from Gaza
Australia grants asylum to former Hong Kong lawmaker and pro-democracy activist

Australia grants asylum to former Hong Kong lawmaker and pro-democracy activist
In Michigan’s cherry country, the federal safety net is fraying

In Michigan’s cherry country, the federal safety net is fraying
Zelenskiy braces for perilous Trump talks in Washington on Monday

Zelenskiy braces for perilous Trump talks in Washington on Monday
Zelenskiy to visit US, Trump speaks with European leaders after Putin summit

Zelenskiy to visit US, Trump speaks with European leaders after Putin summit
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to visit India from Monday, China's foreign ministry says

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to visit India from Monday, China's foreign ministry says
More than 300 people dead in Pakistan after heavy rains, floods

More than 300 people dead in Pakistan after heavy rains, floods
Cricket-Former Australia captain and coach Simpson dies at 89
Cricket-Former Australia captain and coach Simpson dies at 89
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes near east coast of Australia, EMSC says
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes near east coast of Australia, EMSC says
Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions

Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions
Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña

Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña
Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations

Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest

‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
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