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2nd round of Russia-Ukraine talks ends in UAE, key differences unresolved

ABU DHABI/KYIV/MOSCOW - The second round of US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine concluded here on Thursday, with both sides agreeing to a large-scale...

UN humanitarians: Gaza casualties mount as patients go through Rafah crossing

UNITED NATIONS - The Gaza Ministry of Health reported dozens of fatalities and injuries over the past 24 hours, while patients and companions went...

75 bodies recovered after indiscriminate attacks in central Nigeria

ABUJA - At least 75 bodies have been recovered after gunmen attacked two villages in Nigeria's central Kwara State earlier this week, local officials...

216 terrorists killed as security forces wrap up operation in SW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - At least 216 terrorists were killed as Pakistan's security forces have concluded an anti-terrorist operation in the country's southwestern province of Balochistan,...

Thai media: Cambodia fires grenade into Thai territory

BANGKOK - A 40mm grenade was fired by the Cambodian side at around 10:18 am local time on Thursday, which landed at a military...

Thousands of Sri Lankan schools face teacher shortages

COLOMBO - More than 3,000 Sri Lankan schools are operating with fewer than 10 teachers each, data released Thursday by the country's Department of...

Venezuelan defense minister: Investigation under way into Jan 3 US military operation

CARACAS - Venezuela's Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez said on Wednesday that authorities are investigating the events surrounding the Jan 3 US military operation,...

Israel says Hamas to be dismantled if it refuses disarmament

JERUSALEM/GAZA - Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed Wednesday to dismantle Hamas if it refuses to disarm, threatening renewed military action in Gaza."After we...

UN chief urges parties to honor truce

Call comes amid reports of more deaths in Gaza and curbs on relief operationsUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres renewed his demand for all parties...

Japan’s Takaichi criticized for calling snap election during entrance exam season

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been facing mounting criticism over the timing of the upcoming general election, as opposition figures and...

Kremlin: Russia would welcome EU’s cooperation-oriented Arctic policy

MOSCOW - Russia is "an Arctic state" and would welcome a European Union (EU) policy aimed at international cooperation in the region, Kremlin spokesperson...

Russia, Ukraine begin 2nd round of US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI/KIEV/MOSCOW - The second round of US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine started in Abu Dhabi, a member of the Ukrainian delegation said...

UN chief sees end of New START as grave moment for international peace, security

UNITED NATIONS - UN Secretary-General warned on Wednesday that the expiration of , the US-Russia nuclear arms reduction treaty, marks a grave moment...

Iran, US to meet Friday in Oman amid military posturing, deep divisions

CAIRO/TEHRAN - Iran and the United States are set to hold talks in Oman's capital Muscat on Friday, officials confirmed on Wednesday, capping days...

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