Kosovo goes to polls in bid to end year-long political impasse
Voting underway in Kosovo’s second election of 2025Kurti seeks majority to end year-long political deadlockOpposition criticises Kurti’s handling…
Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro has surgery to treat hiccups, wife says
SAO PAULO, Dec 27 (Reuters) – Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro underwent “a phrenic nerve block procedure” on…
Russia opposes Taiwan independence in any form, FM Lavrov says
Dec 28 (Reuters) – Russia opposes Taiwan’s independence in any form and considers the island an inseparable part…
Argentina’s Congress approves 2026 budget
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 26 – Argentina’s Congress on Friday passed the 2026 budget, the first approved by legislators…
Israel becomes first country to formally recognise Somaliland as independent state
Dec 26 (Reuters) – Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as…
Israel says it will respond to Hamas ‘violation’ of Gaza truce, Hamas denies
Israel says military officer wounded by bomb in RafahPM Netanyahu says Israel will retaliateHamas denies responsibilityIsraeli delegation meets…
Poland scrambles aircraft after Russia strikes Ukraine, Polish armed forces say
Dec 23 (Reuters) – Polish and allied aircraft were deployed early on Tuesday to ensure the safety of…
UK, Canada, Germany and others condemn Israel’s West Bank settlement plan
LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Countries including Britain, Canada, Germany and others on Wednesday condemned the Israeli security…
Democrats urge Trump to reverse mass ambassador recalls
Democratic senators warn of leadership vacuum from ambassador recallsTrump aims to align foreign service with ‘America First’ prioritiesWASHINGTON,…
Thai and Cambodia militaries hold talks on resuming ceasefire
Item 1 of 2 Displaced people gather inside a temporary shelter amid clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along…
Russian air defence downs 25 Moscow-bound Ukrainian drones, mayor says
Dec 24 (Reuters) – Russian air defence units downed 25 Moscow-bound Ukrainian drones throughout the day on Wednesday,…
Turkey, Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire deal’s second phase, Turkish source says
ANKARA, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday met with Hamas political bureau officials…