Middle East does not need Iran-US war, diplomatic adviser to UAE president says

Iran president gives go-ahead for talks with US

Iran president gives go-ahead for talks with US
Ukraine agrees to multi-tiered ceasefire enforcement plan with Europe and US, FT reports

Ukraine agrees to multi-tiered ceasefire enforcement plan with Europe and US, FT reports
China's Xi calls for 'equal, multipolar world' as he meets Uruguay leader

China's Xi calls for 'equal, multipolar world' as he meets Uruguay leader
Tulsi Gabbard says Trump requested her presence at FBI raid in Fulton County

Tulsi Gabbard says Trump requested her presence at FBI raid in Fulton County
Philippine lawmakers weigh impeachment for President Marcos

Philippine lawmakers weigh impeachment for President Marcos
US judge halts Trump plan to end protections for 350,000 Haitians

US judge halts Trump plan to end protections for 350,000 Haitians
Indonesia Roundup: Prabowo's strategic directions, corruption cases escalate, electoral reforms dominate debate

Indonesia Roundup: Prabowo's strategic directions, corruption cases escalate, electoral reforms dominate debate
Venezuela interim president Rodriguez meets with US envoy

Venezuela interim president Rodriguez meets with US envoy
Trump says Mexico will stop sending oil to energy-starved Cuba

Trump says Mexico will stop sending oil to energy-starved Cuba
Costa Rican populists win commanding victory but fall short of legislative supermajority

Costa Rican populists win commanding victory but fall short of legislative supermajority
Trump says talks with Iran ongoing

Trump says talks with Iran ongoing
Cuba in communication with US, Cuban diplomat says, as Trump tightens screws

Cuba in communication with US, Cuban diplomat says, as Trump tightens screws
Trump says Republicans should 'nationalize' voting in at least 15 places

Trump says Republicans should 'nationalize' voting in at least 15 places
Egypt's drone deployment to border raises stakes in Sudan's civil war

Egypt's drone deployment to border raises stakes in Sudan's civil war
Morocco evacuates 50,000 as flooding threatens city after weeks of heavy rain
Morocco evacuates 50,000 as flooding threatens city after weeks of heavy rain
Nigeria police says 80 abducted congregants return home, Christian group disputes claim

Nigeria police says 80 abducted congregants return home, Christian group disputes claim
South African white separatists claim land acquired from Zulu king then lost to British
South African white separatists claim land acquired from Zulu king then lost to British
Small drone fell on Polish army base, military police say
Small drone fell on Polish army base, military police say
Portugal counts multi‑billion‑euro damage after Storm Kristin tears off roofs

Portugal counts multi‑billion‑euro damage after Storm Kristin tears off roofs
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says dignified, lasting peace realistic, ahead of talks

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says dignified, lasting peace realistic, ahead of talks
Explainer-Olympics-Can transgender athletes compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Games?

Explainer-Olympics-Can transgender athletes compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Games?
Witkoff, Iran's Araqchi to discuss possible nuclear deal on Friday, US official says

Witkoff, Iran's Araqchi to discuss possible nuclear deal on Friday, US official says
Karachi building fire near recent blaze site put out, govt spokesperson says

Karachi building fire near recent blaze site put out, govt spokesperson says
Kyrgyzstan seeks talks with EU over report that bloc considers sanctions over Russia trade
Kyrgyzstan seeks talks with EU over report that bloc considers sanctions over Russia trade
Pakistan's India boycott splits fans as politics overshadows cricket

Pakistan's India boycott splits fans as politics overshadows cricket
EU rejects Iran's categorisation of EU armies as 'terrorist groups'

EU rejects Iran's categorisation of EU armies as 'terrorist groups'
Trump still aims for control of Greenland, its PM Nielsen warns

Trump still aims for control of Greenland, its PM Nielsen warns
France passes delayed 2026 budget, ending months-long saga

France passes delayed 2026 budget, ending months-long saga
Poland and Germany pledge to take lead on Europe's economic revival

Poland and Germany pledge to take lead on Europe's economic revival
Zelenskiy says Russia largely observing energy ceasefire ahead of peace talks

Zelenskiy says Russia largely observing energy ceasefire ahead of peace talks
Guinea-Bissau junta releases opposition leader, vows inclusive government

Guinea-Bissau junta releases opposition leader, vows inclusive government
US envoy Witkoff to visit Israel, meet Netanyahu, Israeli officials say

US envoy Witkoff to visit Israel, meet Netanyahu, Israeli officials say
Syrian state forces deploy in Kurdish-run city under ceasefire deal

Syrian state forces deploy in Kurdish-run city under ceasefire deal
Iranian police detain four unspecified foreigners over unrest

Iranian police detain four unspecified foreigners over unrest
Greek PM targets ministers' immunity, 'jobs for life' to restore voters' trust

Greek PM targets ministers' immunity, 'jobs for life' to restore voters' trust
Drone incidents at UK military bases doubled last year

Drone incidents at UK military bases doubled last year
Russia is trying to de-escalate Iran tensions, the Kremlin says

Russia is trying to de-escalate Iran tensions, the Kremlin says
Pakistani security forces hunt militants behind weekend attacks
Pakistani security forces hunt militants behind weekend attacks
Hungary's Tisza party maintains lead over Orban's ruling Fidesz, poll shows

Hungary's Tisza party maintains lead over Orban's ruling Fidesz, poll shows
Germany arrests five suspected of supplying Russian firms in sanctions breach
Germany arrests five suspected of supplying Russian firms in sanctions breach
China hands life sentence to former justice minister over bribery
China hands life sentence to former justice minister over bribery
Russia says its forces push Ukrainian forces out of settlement of Prydorozhnie
Russia says its forces push Ukrainian forces out of settlement of Prydorozhnie
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
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil