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After six months of war, what's next for Ukraine?
Six months after Russian forces launched what they hoped would be a blitzkrieg invasion of Ukraine, the conflict has turned into a grinding campaign of daily air strikes and battles with no clear endgame in sight.
Zelensky warns Russia against putting Ukraine soldiers on trial
Russia might take the provocative step of putting Ukrainian soldiers on trial as Kyiv marks 31 years of independence for the war-ravaged country next week, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Sunday.
Car bomb kills daughter of hardline Kremlin ideologue
The daughter of Alexander Dugin, a hardline Russian ideologue close to President Vladimir Putin, has been killed in a car bombing on Moscow's outskirts, authorities said on Sunday.
UAE ambassador to return to Iran after six-year absence
The United Arab Emirates said Sunday that its ambassador to Tehran would resume duties within days, six years after ties were downgraded in support of Saudi Arabia.
First Lady Jill Biden tests negative for Covid: W.House
US First Lady Jill Biden has tested negative for Covid-19 twice and will come out of isolation Sunday, the White House said.
Rejecting 'sportswashing' claims, Saudi minister eyes Olympics
Saudi Arabia sees hosting an Olympics as its "ultimate goal" in a growing sports portfolio, its sports minister told AFP, while rejecting criticism of the kingdom over its rights record.
Death toll in Somalia hotel siege climbs to 21
The death toll from a devastating 30-hour siege by Al-Shabaab jihadists at a hotel in Somalia's capital Mogadishu has climbed to 21, Health Minister Ali Haji Adan said Sunday, as anxious citizens awaited news.
Japan mulls long-range missile upgrades due to China threat: report
Japan is considering the deployment of more than 1,000 long-range cruise missiles to increase its ability to counter growing regional threats from China, local newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun reported on Sunday.
Somali forces end jihadist hotel siege: security commander
Somali forces have ended a deadly siege by Al-Shabaab jihadists at a hotel in the capital Mogadishu that lasted about 30 hours, a security commander told AFP around midnight Saturday.
Guinea opposition calls fresh protests after deaths
A political coalition on Saturday called for fresh protests a day after Guinea's junta denied its forces had shot dead two teenagers at opposition demonstrations earlier in the week.
Somali forces pound hotel in battle to end Al-Shabaab siege
Somali security forces bombarded a Mogadishu hotel on Saturday as they battled to end a deadly siege by Al-Shabaab fighters that is now in its second straight night, witnesses said.
Russian crops, fertiliser must move 'unimpeded': UN chief
Russian fertilisers and agricultural products must be able to reach world markets "unimpeded" or a global food crisis could strike as early as next year, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Saturday.
EU fiscal oversight of Greece ends after 12 years
Greece on Saturday concluded 12 years of European Union fiscal surveillance that was imposed in return for bailouts after a crushing debt crisis.
Ex-president dos Santos's body to arrive in Angola
The body of Angola's Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who died in Spain last month, was to arrive in Luanda Saturday, government said, ending a weeks-long feud over the repatriation of the ex-president's corpse.
Chad at 'decisive moment' as dialogue opens
Delayed talks on Chad's future that the ruling junta says are a "decisive moment" opened Saturday, even as some opposition groups boycott the gathering.
13 dead as Somali forces battle Al-Shabaab at besieged hotel
At least 13 civilians have been killed and dozens wounded in an Islamist militant attack on a hotel in the Somali capital, officials said Saturday, as security forces battled gunmen barricaded inside many hours after the siege began.
Chad 'national dialogue' to begin after delays
Crucial national talks on the future of Chad that the ruling junta says will pave the way for elections begin on Saturday but the forum has been overshadowed by delays and boycotts.
Eight dead as Somali forces battle Al-Shabaab at besieged hotel
At least eight civilians have been confirmed dead in an attack by Islamist militants on a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu, an official said Saturday, as security forces continued to battle gunmen holed up inside.
Mexico arrests ex-top prosecutor over disappearance of 43 students
Mexico on Friday arrested a former attorney general who led a controversial investigation into the disappearance of 43 students in 2014 -- one of the country's worst human rights tragedies.
Al-Shabaab gunmen attack Mogadishu hotel, casualties reported
Al-Shabaab fighters attacked a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu in a hail of gunfire and explosions on Friday, with casualties reported, security sources and witnesses said.
Global stocks mostly fall amid central bank concerns
European and US stocks mostly fell Friday, with investors focused firmly on central bank interest rate hikes as the US dollar rallied.
Putin to allow inspectors to visit Russia-occupied nuclear plant
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed that independent inspectors can travel to the Moscow-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, the French presidency said Friday, as fears grow over fighting near the site.
New $775 mn US arms package to bolster Ukraine offensive ops
The US Defense Department on Friday announced a new $775 million arms package for Ukraine aiming to help Kyiv turn the tables and begin regaining territory occupied by Russian forces.
North Syria violence kills 21 civilians: monitor
At least 21 civilians including children were killed Friday in separate bombardments in the latest flare-up of violence along Syria's northern border with Turkey, Kurdish authorities and a war monitor said.
Islamic State 'Beatle' jailed for life by US court
A member of the notorious Islamic State kidnap-and-murder cell known as the "Beatles" was sentenced to life in prison by a US court on Friday for the deaths of four American hostages in Syria.
Nicaragua detains dissident bishop for 'provocative' activities
After two weeks under police siege at his home, Nicaraguan bishop and government critic Rolando Alvarez was detained Friday for "destabilizing and provocative" activities, authorities said.
Putin allows inspectors to visit Russia-held nuclear plant via Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed that a team of independent inspectors can travel to the Moscow-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant via Ukraine, the French presidency said on Friday.
US announces new $775 mn arms package for Ukraine
The US Defense Department on Friday announced a new $775 million package of defense equipment and ammunition for Ukraine, including various types of missiles, artillery and mine-clearing systems.
Islamic State 'Beatles' member jailed for life by US court
A member of the notorious Islamic State kidnap-and-murder cell known as the "Beatles" was sentenced to life in prison by a US court on Friday for the deaths of four American hostages in Syria.
Stocks mostly retreat over recession fears
Stock markets mostly dropped on Friday, with investors focussed firmly on the outlook for interest rate hikes as central banks battle to bring down sky-high inflation.
Putin, Marcon urge Ukraine nuclear inspections 'as soon as possible'
Russian President Vladimir Putin and French counterpart Emmanuel Macron called Friday for independent inspections at Europe's largest nuclear plant, as Putin warned fighting there could bring about a "catastrophe".
North Syria violence kills 19 civilians: monitor
At least 19 civilians were killed during two separate incidents in the latest flare-up of violence along Syria's northern border with Turkey, a war monitor said on Friday.
Nicaraguan police remove bishop from his home: church
Nicaraguan police on Friday forcefully removed Catholic bishop and government critic Rolando Alvarez from his official residence after two weeks under siege, said Church and rights groups who had no news on his whereabouts.
Myanmar junta chief says military open to negotiations with Suu Kyi after her trial
Myanmar's military chief said Friday the junta is open to negotiations with ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to end the crisis sparked by its coup after her trials in a junta-run court have concluded.
Sri Lanka's ousted leader hopes to return home: party
Sri Lanka's deposed former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa is seeking to return home from his exile in Thailand and has asked his successor to guarantee his safety, his party announced Friday.
UN chief to visit Odessa as Russian strikes batter Donbas
UN chief Antonio Guterres was expected in war-scarred southern Ukraine's main port of Odessa on Friday, a day after he said Turkey and Ukraine hoped to scale up their landmark grain export deal with Russia.
Asian, European markets mixed as investors assess Fed outlook
Markets drifted on Friday as investors tried to assess the Federal Reserve's plans for lifting interest rates to fight inflation, with mixed data and differing opinions by bank officials providing little clarity.
Vanuatu parliament dissolved as power struggle heads to court
A controversial decision to dissolve Vanuatu's parliament looked set to be challenged in court, as opponents accused the country's embattled prime minister of illegally dodging a Friday vote of no confidence.
North Korea rejects Seoul's aid offer as 'height of absurdity'
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday rejected Seoul's offer of economic assistance in return for denuclearisation steps, calling it the "height of absurdity" and a deal Pyongyang would never accept.