Today: October 25, 2026
Today: October 25, 2026

Diplomacy

Asia|Travel|World

North Korea's Kim Jong Un returns from China after war memorial visit, state media says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un returned from a surprise one-day trip to the Chinese border city of Dandong, where he visited a historic Korean

Science|Technology

Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine is restored

Ukraine's access to Starlink and Starshield satellite links has been restored to previous speeds, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Business|Travel

North Korea's Kim crosses new bridge into China as trade ties warm

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Chinese border city of Dandong on Saturday, Xinhua reported, crossing a newly opened

Political|World

Iran's Pezeshkian blames US for interim deal failure, urges new try

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, in remarks broadcast on state TV on Saturday, blamed the United States for the failure of an interim

Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

US is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from Iran

The State Department says it will reduce staffing at four U.S. embassies in the Middle East after receiving intelligence that Iran has stepped up efforts to target American personnel in the region and elsewhere

Science|Technology

Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says

The head of the U.N. nuclear agency says he expects the use of nuclear power could more than triple by 2060

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Myanmar's detained leader Suu Kyi traded health concerns with her son in their first call in 5 years

Aung San Suu Kyi's son said that they spoke about health concerns when he spoke with the detained former leader of Myanmar by phone for the first time in five years

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Turkey says renewed attack on Iran would expand conflict, diplomacy only way

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan cautioned on Friday against any renewed attack on Iran, saying such a move would exacerbate tensions and further expand the conflict

Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian, Russian and US negotiators to meet in early November in Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that peace negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States had agreed to

Crime|World

Russia and Ukraine swap 270 prisoners each

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 270 people each in the latest prisoner-of-war swap, following talks with US negotiators earlier this week.

Arts

South Korea proposes military talks with North Korea to calm rising border tensions

South Korea has proposed military talks with North Korea to resolve border disputes and prevent accidental clashes

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US, South Korean officials see little chance of Trump-Kim meeting this year

US and South Korean officials see fading chances of a meeting between President Donald

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Who are the Americans detained in Russia?

Russia freed Stephen Hubbard, a retired US schoolteacher, from prison on Wednesday, as Moscow and Washington held a new round of talks about settling the war in Ukraine.

Arts|Europe

International Criminal Court wins EU's 2026 Sakharov prize

The International Criminal Court and its officials won the EU's 2026 Sakharov human rights prize, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said on Thursday, less than

Economy|Political|World

Republican backlash over Russia policy poses challenge for Trump in Congress

US President Donald Trump's moves in recent weeks to ease economic pressure on Russia while stepping up criticism of Ukraine have triggered bipartisan

Political|US|World

Massive strikes hit Kyiv hours after Putin agrees to fresh peace talks

Massive strikes hit Kyiv hours after Putin agrees to fresh peace talks

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US orders departure of some embassy staff and families from Saudi Arabia amid Houthi threat

US orders departure of some embassy staff and families from Saudi Arabia amid Houthi threat

Crime|Political|World

Freed Russian prisoner Stephen Hubbard has returned to American soil

Freed Russian prisoner Stephen Hubbard has returned to American soil

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Macron slams as ‘stupid’ claims by Trump and others blaming Muslim migrants for French riots

French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized foreign leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, saying they exploit unrest in France for political gain

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Top Cuban diplomat accuses US of threatening countries that vote with Cuba at UN

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused the United States on Wednesday of threatening member states of the United Nations with sanctions should they

Europe|Political|World

Russia is willing in principle to join new Ukraine peace talks in November, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin told US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday that Moscow is willing in principle to resume talks next month with Ukraine and the US on

Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump campaigns in North Carolina as part of final GOP push before midterms

President Donald Trump has arrived in Greenville, North Carolina

Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia's Putin meets US envoy Witkoff, agencies report

Russian President Vladimir Putin met US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday for talks on ending the war in Ukraine, Russian news agencies reported.

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Who is Stephen Hubbard, the US citizen released by Russia?

American national Stephen Hubbard has arrived back in the United States, following his release from detention in Russia by President Vladimir Putin at the start