White House says ‘not there yet’ on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
Much of Gaza has been reduced to rubble, with its population dependent on humanitarian aid. Read More
Peru names Jorge Montero as minister of mines and energy
Peru has named Jorge Montero as its new minister of mines and energy, according to a government resolution published on Sunday, after his predecessor was removed by the country’s congress.…
Serbia to cooperate in investigation over Kosovo explosion, President Vucic says
BELGRADE – Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic pledged on Sunday his country would help investigate after an explosion in Kosovo that disrupted water supplies and that the government there blamed on…
Battle over curbing plastic output jeopardises UN treaty hopes
Plastic production is on track to triple by 2050. Read More
Russian, Syrian jets intensify bombing of Syria’s rebel-held northwest
At least four people were killed and dozens injured, according to rescuers at the scene. Read More
Iran says to ‘firmly support’ Damascus after rebel attacks
Islamist-led rebels on Nov 30 seized Aleppo’s airport and dozens of nearby towns. Read More
Russia says its forces capture two settlements in Ukraine’s east
MOSCOW – The Russian defence ministry said on Sunday its forces had gained control over two settlements, Illinka and Petrivka, in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. Read More
Iceland’s Social Democrats take early lead in election; snowstorm delays vote count
COPENHAGEN – Iceland’s centre-left Social Democrats took an early lead on Sunday following a snap election, although a snowstorm delayed vote counting by several hours in northern and eastern parts…
EU’s new top foreign policy officials visit Ukraine in show of solidarity
KYIV – European Council president Antonio Costa and Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, arrived in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Sunday, using the first day in their new…
Russian drones target Kyiv in overnight strike
KYIV – Russia launched attack drones at Kyiv in its latest overnight air strike on the Ukrainian capital, city officials said on Sunday. Read More