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European nations say Russia is increasingly deploying ‘hybrid activities’ against NATO and the EU, but haven’t blamed Moscow yet for the recent incidents.Germany has said it assumes that the damage…

Beirut, Lebanon – The United States’s special envoy for the Middle East, Amos Hochstein, has landed in the Lebanese capital to hold talks around a potential ceasefire deal between Hezbollah…

Police clash with pro-West protesters as Zurabishvili demands annulment of October re-election of Georgian Dream government, accused of increasing authoritarianism and Russian links.Police in Georgia have arrested more than a…

Kyiv warns against appeasement of Moscow; Russia insists victory coming, lowers threshold for use of nuclear weapons.Ukraine and Russia have both declared that they will fight until victory as they…

Kyiv, Ukraine – Washington’s decision to let Kyiv use high-precision Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMSs) to strike targets in Russia came “too late”, says Vitaly, a wounded Ukrainian serviceman who…

Top Biden administration official visits Beirut hours after the Israeli military strikes the centre of the Lebanese capital.A senior United States envoy is visiting Lebanon for talks on a draft…

‘Irro’ took over 60 percent of the vote having pledged to push efforts to gain international recognition for the region.Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, leader of Somaliland’s opposition, has been elected president…

Tehran says the European sanctions undermine Iranians’ fundamental rights by targeting airlines and shipping.Tehran, Iran – Iran has condemned European sanctions on its state-run shipping company and other entities, saying…

Up to 72 percent of coral found dead on 12 of 19 surveyed reefs in the north of the world’s largest living structure.Recent mass bleaching, two cyclones and flooding have…

Although the bill is unlikely to pass, opponents say bid to reverse progress for Maori threatens to divide society.Tens of thousands have rallied outside New Zealand’s Parliament to protest against…

North Korean leader’s meeting comes amid concern in Western capitals over growing ties between Pyongyang and Moscow.North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has met with Russia’s resources minister, state media…

Left-wing Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says poverty and hunger the ‘product of political decisions’.Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies have called for “comprehensive” ceasefires in…