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Russia won't use nuclear weapons against Ukraine or attack NATO, Finland's president says
The Kremlin remains ready to host Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky for negotiations, according to spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
topicShin Bet confirms spiriting Yair Netanyahu back from Miami due to ‘significant threat’
Israel's Shin Bet security agency confirmed the urgent evacuation of Yair Netanyahu from Miami to Israel in December 2025. The age
topicZimbabwe minibus carrying church members crashes, killing at least 27
The Zimbabwe Republic Police have released the names of 25 victims from a fatal road collision on August 28, 2026, that killed at
topicAt least eight dead and 22 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
At least eight people died after a ferry carrying 267 passengers and crew capsized off the northern coast of Cyprus on Sunday. Sea
topicOfficial leading Trump’s Gaza ceasefire effort criticizes Israel for its attacks
Nikolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace high representative leading Donald Trump's ceasefire effort, warns that Israel's Gaza policy
topicUS nears deal to secure stake in Venezuelan oil fields, insiders say
President Donald Trump announced a deal on Friday giving the United States a majority stake in Venezuela's oil reserves. The agree
topicPakistan PIMS fire: Witnesses say door was locked as Islamabad hospital blaze killed 14 babies
Pakistan suspended eight officials and launched a criminal probe following a maternity ward fire in Islamabad that killed 14 newbo
topicMore than 150 dead after crushing floodwaters wipe out villages on Nepal-China border
More than 1,000 people are dead following catastrophic flash floods and mudslides across the Nepal-Tibet border. Rescue teams are
Live updates • Israeli airstrikes kill five people in Gaza, medics say
Israeli airstrikes across Gaza City have killed at least five people, according to reports and medical personnel. The Israel Defen
topicRussia Torments Kyiv With New Tactic of Nonstop Waves of Drones
Russia has adopted a tactic of launching nonstop waves of drones, including a surge in jet-powered models. Moscow fired 800 jet-po
topicIran's Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront 'real enemy'
Mojtaba Khamenei sent a written message to Gulf rulers and Muslim countries calling for unity and the recognition of a "real enemy
topicSummit With Russia, India and Iran Shows Leverage Wars Have Given Xi of China
Leaders from China, Russia, and India have gathered in Kyrgyzstan for a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit intended to serve
topicSkiers, We Have Snow: The First Flakes of the Season Are Here
Several Canadian ski resorts recorded their first snowfall of the 2026-27 season during August. Reports indicate that parts of Alb
topicNepal-Tibet flash floods: These two women are among nearly 300 Indians missing
More than 1,000 people have died following catastrophic flooding and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border. Rescue teams are cur
topicAfter six months of war in Iran, the US is diminished as both ally and rival
The economic impact of the six-month war against Iran has not met the direst predictions, though the burden is uneven. While inves
topicFormer Iceland prime minister to pro-EU voters: Your referendum doesn’t matter
Icelandic voters defeated a proposal to restart European Union membership negotiations in a close referendum. The National Elector
topicMore than 100 dead after goldmine collapses in Central African Republic
More than 100 people died after an artisanal gold mining site collapsed in Zamboye, Central African Republic. The government shut
topicThieves buy tickets before plundering necklace from Vienna museum
Police are searching for unmasked robbers who stole a diamond necklace once owned by an Egyptian queen from a Vienna museum. The s
topicIran has caused ‘billions’ in damage to American intelligence assets, report says
President Trump vowed to hit Iran hard after the country targeted American bases. Tehran claims these strikes were retaliation for
topicTeacher saved 1,643 children from Nepal flash floods
Rajendra Dawadi, the 47-year-old principal of Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School, saved a large number of students by ordering an
topicSeven die, many more missing after ferry capsizes off North Cyprus
At least eight people died and up to 22 remain missing after a double-hulled ferry carrying 267 passengers and crew capsized off t
topicNorway: New King Haakon makes first speech to the nation
King Haakon VIII officially swore an oath of allegiance to the Norwegian constitution before parliament on Tuesday. Princess Ingri
topicDuring procession on Lake Albano, Pope entrusts wounded children to Mary
Pope Leo XIV participated in a Marian boat procession on Lake Albano at the papal summer house. Arriving by boat at the beach, the
topicPutin, Xi set for Central Asia summit as Russia and China seek to counter Western influence
Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi have gathered in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summi