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Europe to discuss US-led peace push as Ukraine-Russia tensions rise

Russia and Ukraine have throughout the war exchanged accusations about attacks that cannot be independently verified because of the fighting

Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system enters active service

Russia's missile forces chief has also declared that the Oreshnik, which can carry conventional or nuclear warheads, has a range allowing it to reach all of Europe

China's economy shows resilience, but ordinary citizens feel strain

China's ruling Communist Party is promoting leader Xi's push for high-quality growth and domestic innovation as it shifts investment and policies toward a consumption-driven growth model

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over UAE arms shipment for separatists

A military statement carried by the state-run Saudi Press Agency announced the strikes, which it said came after ships arrived there from Fujairah, a port city on the UAE's eastern coast

China resumes military drills around Taiwan, warns 'external forces'

China's command on Monday deployed destroyers, frigates, fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles, alongside long-range rockets, to the north and southwest of the Taiwan Strait

US pledges $2 bn for UN aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'

This humanitarian reset at the United Nations should deliver more aid with fewer tax dollars providing more focused, results-driven assistance aligned with US foreign policy

Trump indicates US 'hit' Venezuelan facility linked to alleged drug vessels

Trump for months has suggested he may conduct land strikes in South America, in Venezuela or possibly another country, and in recent weeks has been saying the US would move beyond striking boats

Trump warns Iran against reviving nuclear programme amid Netanyahu's visit

Trump criticised Iran anew for not making a deal to completely disarm its nuclear program ahead of the US and Israeli strikes earlier this year

Taiwan condemns China's joint military drills, deploys forces to respond

Taiwan on Monday condemned China's joint military drills around the island, disregarding international norms and using military intimidation to threaten neighbouring countries.

6 Islamic State militants, 3 police officers killed in clash in Turkiye

The clash broke out in Yalova province, south of Istanbul, as police stormed a house where the militants were hiding

South Korean Prez Lee returns to presidential palace avoided by predecessor

Lee Jae Myung, elected in June after Yoon's ouster over a brief martial law declaration, shifted the presidential office back to Cheong Wa Dae, seeking to undo his jailed predecessor's legacy

Fire at Indonesian retirement home kills 16 elderly residents, 15 survive

The bodies of victims were taken to a hospital for identification with the assistance of families, officials said

Bondi Beach victims' kin seek more action on antisemitism, security failure

Seventeen families of Sydney massacre victims urged PM Anthony Albanese to launch a royal commission into rising antisemitism and security failures since the 2023 Israel-Hamas war

US pledges $2 bn for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding

Critics say the Western aid cutbacks have been shortsighted, driven millions toward hunger, displacement or disease, and harmed US soft power around the world

Zohran Mamdani has bold promises. Can he deliver as New York City mayor?

Tensions between Trump and Mamdani have appeared to cool for now after months of rancor led into a surprisingly friendly Oval Office meeting

Knife attack near Suriname's capital kills at least 9 people: Police

The attack took place in Richelieu in the Commewijne district about 25 kilometres (15 miles) east of Paramaribo

4 killed in Syria during clashes between Alawites, counterdemonstrators

The clashes came two days after a bombing at an Alawite mosque in the city of Homs killed eight people and wounded 18 others during prayers

Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for meeting with Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled for an expected meeting on Monday with US President Donald Trump in Florida about the second phase of the ceasefire

13 killed, dozens injured as Interoceanic Train derails in southern Mexico

In a message on X Sunday, Oaxaca state Gov. Salomon Jara said several government agencies had reached the site of the accident to assist the injured

Midair helicopter crash in New Jersey kills 1, leaves another critical

Police and fire crews subsequently extinguished flames that engulfed one of the helicopters