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Qatar Amir arrives in Moscow for eighth GECF summit

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani arrived in Moscow Monday to participate in the 8th summit of heads of state and government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).

Trump slams 'rigged' Brazil election after ally loses to leftist Lula

US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Brazil's elections were "rigged," as his ally Flavio Bolsonaro called for the annulment of the poll won by leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

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Russia claims gains in ground offensive in Ukraine's Kharkiv region

Russia on Saturday said it had captured six villages in Ukraine's east during a surprise ground offensive that prompted mass evacuations, as President Volodymyr Zelensky made an urgent call for military aid.

Russia claims more advances after Ukraine ground offensive

Russia on Saturday said it had captured six villages in Ukraine's east after launching a surprise ground offensive that prompted mass evacuations.

Israel strikes Gaza as more Rafah evacuations ordered

Israeli strikes on Saturday hit parts of Gaza including Rafah where Israel expanded an evacuation order and the UN warned of "epic" disaster if an outright invasion of the crowded city occurs.

Hundreds evacuated from Ukraine border after Russian offensive

Hundreds of people were evacuated from areas near the Russian border in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, the regional governor said Saturday, a day after Moscow launched a surprise ground offensive.

Israel strikes Gaza as US report criticises war conduct

Israeli strikes hit Gaza on Saturday after renewed US criticism over its conduct of the war and a UN warning of "epic" disaster if an outright invasion of crowded Rafah city occurs.

US slams Israel's use of American weapons in Gaza

The United States issued Friday a stunning criticism of Israel's use of American weapons in the Gaza war, after Israeli forces intensified operations around the southern city of Rafah, where more than a million displaced people are sheltering.

Pyongyang to deploy new multiple rocket launcher this year: KCNA

North Korea will equip its military with a new 240mm multiple rocket launcher starting this year, state media said Saturday, adding a "significant change" for the army's artillery combat capabilities was under way.

European stock markets hit records as Dow rises for 8th straight day

Wall Street stocks largely shrugged off lackluster US consumer data on Friday, concluding a winning week mostly higher amid increased hopes of an easing in monetary policy.

US giving Ukraine $400 mn in new military aid

The United States on Friday announced a new $400 million military aid package for Kyiv as Russia launched a ground offensive in northeast Ukraine.

UN chief warns of 'epic disaster' as Israel tightens vice on Rafah

UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Gaza risked an "epic humanitarian disaster" Friday as Israeli military operations around its far-southern city of Rafah effectively halted aid operations.

Peru police arrest president's brother in graft probe

Peruvian police on Friday arrested the brother of President Dina Boluarte over his alleged involvement in a graft scheme in which officials were appointed in exchange for bribes, the prosecution said.

UN votes symbolically in favor of Palestinian membership

The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Friday to grant the Palestinians some additional rights in the global body, after their drive for full membership was blocked by the United States.

Prince Harry, Meghan visit Nigeria for Invictus drive

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle visited Nigeria on Friday as part of his promotion of the Invictus Games, the sporting event he founded for wounded military veterans.

Pandemic agreement talks reaching end with deal elusive

Countries trying to strike a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics began discussing how to keep the process alive as they ran out of time to seal a deal Friday.

Polish farmers protest 'harmful' EU environmental rules

Polish farmers on Friday rallied against EU environmental regulations they said were hurting the economy and called for a referendum on the issue.

Top opponent of India PM Modi leaves prison on bail

A top opponent of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi left jail on Friday warning that his country was facing "dictatorship" after a court ordered his release on bail to campaign in an ongoing national election.

Multiple arrests as US police clear MIT, UPenn Gaza protests

Police carried out pre-dawn swoops Friday on students protesting the war in Gaza at two prestigious US universities, in the latest unrest on campuses across the country.

Russia attacks Ukraine's northeast in new ground offensive

Russia launched a surprise ground offensive into Ukraine's northeast Kharkiv region on Friday, putting its forces on the attack in a border zone Moscow's troops were pushed back from nearly two years ago.

Ukraine says Russia launches cross-border offensive in northeast

Russia launched a cross-border ground offensive into Ukraine's northeast Kharkiv region and civilians were being evacuated amid the fighting, Ukrainian officials said Friday.

Pandemic agreement talks near end with deal elusive

Last-ditch talks aimed at striking a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics went into the final hours on Friday with the chances of finalising a deal looking increasingly unlikely.

Israeli artillery hits Rafah after truce talks end

Israel bombarded Gaza including Rafah on Friday after negotiators left truce talks in Cairo without a deal and a senior UN official said aid operations are now all but impossible.

European stock markets hit record highs on rate cut hopes

European stock markets climbed to fresh record highs Friday on growing hopes that central banks are close to cutting interest rates.

India's top court releases jailed Modi opponent on bail

India's top court on Friday ordered a jailed opponent of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be released on bail, allowing him to campaign in an ongoing national election.

From USSR to NATO, Albania showcases military past

A museum offering an unprecedented dive into Albania's dramatic military history has opened its doors, telling the story of how the once-reclusive country broke with its 40-year Communist past.

UK foreign minister David Cameron: life after Brexit

His legacy forever defined by Brexit, Britain's former prime minister David Cameron is hurriedly restoring his reputation -- and that of UK diplomacy -- as a globe-trotting foreign secretary.

Israel hits Gaza after truce talks end

Israel launched fresh strikes in the Gaza Strip Friday after negotiators pursuing a long-stalled truce agreement left talks in Cairo without having secured a deal.

Israel qualifies for Eurovision grand finale

Israel qualified for this weekend's Eurovision song contest grand finale, defying thousands of demonstrators marching on Thursday in host country Sweden over the Gaza war.

India vote a chance for Kashmiris to signal opposition to Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign speeches claim his quelling of an insurgency in Kashmir as one of his greatest achievements, but many in the disputed region see India's election as a chance to signal their disagreement.

Asian markets mostly rise as US data boosts rate hopes

Growing hopes that the Federal Reserve and other central banks are close to cutting interest rates helped push Asian stocks higher Friday.

Pandemic agreement talks go to the wire

Hectic last-ditch talks aimed at striking a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics rolled into the final day on Friday with a deal still up in the air.

Thwarted by US, Palestinians look to UN General Assembly

After a US veto foiled the Palestinians' drive for full UN membership, the General Assembly is expected on Friday to grant them some additional rights in the global body -- a symbolic win that has already irked Israel.

Republican veepstakes: who will complete the Trump ticket?

It could be a loyal lieutenant, an ex-rival or perhaps a political newcomer, but one thing is certain: all eyes are on White House hopeful Donald Trump as he considers potential running mates.

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