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…
Zelenskiy says Russia using Belarus territory to circumvent Ukrainian defences
Dec 26 (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Russia was using ordinary apartment blocks on…
Iran says foreign tanker carrying smuggled fuel seized in Gulf
Dec 26 (Reuters) – Iran has seized a foreign oil tanker near the Iranian island of Qeshm in…
Israeli reservist rams vehicle into Palestinian man praying in West Bank
JERUSALEM, Dec 26 (Reuters) – An Israeli reservist soldier rammed his vehicle into a Palestinian man as he…
Southern Yemeni separatists dismiss Saudi call to withdraw from eastern provinces
STC rejects Saudi call to withdraw from Hadramout, MahraSaudi airstrikes target STC forces in HadramoutUAE supports Saudi efforts…
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…
Turkey says Russia gave it $9 billion in new financing for Akkuyu nuclear plant
Item 1 of 3 Turkey’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar speaks during a conference at…
South African rand climbs on precious metal market frenzy
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 24 (Reuters) – The South African rand edged up against the dollar on Wednesday, extending the…
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…