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Russia releases drone wreckage from attempted attack on Putin’s residence

MOSCOW/WASHINGTON - Russia's Ministry of Defense on Wednesday released a flight map and video footage showing the wreckage of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used...

Iran says open to ‘genuine, serious’ talks with US

TEHRAN - Though it does not fear war, Iran "has never sought a conflict" with the United States, and is open to , Iranian...

Israeli military claims about 20,900 attacks in Middle East in 2025

JERUSALEM/RAMALLAH/GENEVA - The Israeli military on Wednesday reported carrying out about 20,900 attacks across the Middle East in 2025, primarily targeting Gaza, Iran, Syria...

Iran open to ‘genuine, serious’ talks with US

TEHRAN - Though it does not fear war, Iran "has never sought a conflict" with the United States, and is open to , Iranian...

Bulgaria officially adopts euro, becoming 21st eurozone member

SOFIA - Bulgaria joined the eurozone and adopted the euro as its official currency on New Year's Day, becoming the 21st member of the...

Colombian president says US bombed suspected drug plant in Venezuela

BOGOTA - Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump had ordered the bombing of a suspected cocaine processing facility...

Burkina Faso imposes reciprocal visa ban on US nationals

OUAGADOUGOU - Burkina Faso has decided to impose total visa restrictions on US nationals in response to Washington's move to tighten entry rules for...

Voter turnout in Myanmar’s first phase of 2025 general election reaches 52%

YANGON - Myanmar's first phase of the recorded a voter turnout of 52.13 percent, Zaw Min Tun, leader of the Information Team of...

Thieves drill into German bank vault and make off with millions

BERLIN - Thieves used the quiet Christmas period to drill their way into the vault of a German retail bank and make off with...

Former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia dies of illness at age of 80

DHAKA - Former Bangladeshi prime minister and Chairperson of the Nationalist Party (BNP) Khaleda Zia passed away due to illness at the age...

Japan confirms season’s 1st bird flu outbreak in greater Tokyo area

TOKYO - Japan's agriculture ministry said on Tuesday that it has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm in...

Record police force to patrol Sydney’s New Year Eve after Bondi shooting

SYDNEY - A record number of police officers will be deployed to patrol New Year's celebrations in Sydney following the fatal mass shooting at...

Malaysian PM: ASEAN strengthens regional stability

KUALA LUMPUR - Regional stability was strengthened through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) despite the challenges faced by the grouping in 2025,...

Iranian president warns of ‘harsh’ response after Trump’s threats

TEHERAN - Iranian President on Tuesday warned that his country would respond harshly to any act of aggression, following a renewed threat of...

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