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Next round of Ukraine talks depends on Middle East, other factors, Kremlin aide says

"It will also depend on the situation on the battlefield and the situation in general. You can see the situation now in the Middle East. It just doesn't allow us to hold it in the near future."

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media as he arrives to attend an informal European leaders' summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, April 23, 2026; illustrative.
Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL) speaks after losing the presidential runoff election, in Brasilia, Brazil October 25, 2026.

Brazil's Bolsonaro deletes letter calling himself 'president-elect,' changes wording to 'leader'

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Doha, Qatar, October 6, 2026.

Qatar awaits Iran’s response to new nuclear proposal offering sanctions relief

Republican US Senator Dan Sullivan and Democratic US Senate candidate Mary Peltola participate in a debate in Anchorage, Alaska, US, October 15, 2026.

US Democrats allegedly recruited 'spoiler' candidates to undermine Republican senator in Alaska


Pakistani military chief, key mediator in US-Iran war, arrives in Tehran to meet senior officials

The scheduled visit follows earlier summer talks between Munir and Iranian leaders that focused on preventing further escalation, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and expediting the end of the war.

Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir looks on prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar Sunday, 21st June 2026

Philadelphia football star Jalen Hurts diagnosed with blood clots in lungs, ruled out for season

The 28-year-old veteran's prognosis is good, and the team said it expects a full recovery with no long-term effects.

Oct 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) before kick off against the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field.

Trump warns US will 'burn' like France if Democrats win at rally in Kansas

In a new addition to his stump speech, Trump pointed to widespread protests in France as a scenario that could erupt in the United States unless Republicans win.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a rally in support of Republican US Senate reelection candidate Roger Marshall (R-KS) in Park City, Kansas, US, October 19, 2026.

Trump accuses Iran of killing 75,000, says asking NATO for help during war was test

“Somebody said, I wonder why they don't protest. Well, well, it's a little hard when you got machine guns at the end of the street shooting you down,” he added.

US President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a midterm rally at Truist Arena on the Northern Kentucky University campus on October 17, 2026 in Highland Heights, Kentucky.

Cuba accuses US of letting terrorists operate with impunity after speedboat raid

The accusations came following an investigation into a deadly February speedboat incursion involving armed Cuban exiles who are now in custody facing terrorism charges.

Gear and weapons seized from a Florida-registered speedboat are displayed for the media after Cuban forces confronted armed Cuban nationals who entered Cuban waters from the United States on February 25, in Havana, Cuba, February 27, 2026.  (credit: Omara Garcia Mederos/ACN/Handout via REUTERS)

US, Israel weigh renewed strikes on Iran as experts warn renewed conflict may be inevitable

A possible US military campaign against Iran could target missile facilities and nuclear infrastructure, but experts caution that even a brief operation risks triggering a prolonged conflict.

A member of a police force stands guard on a street, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran Wednesday, 1st April 2026

Israel is overestimating its leverage in Washington - opinion

My unequivocal position is that those who argue that the United States could not “survive” without Israel’s technological contribution are overstating the case.

 US-ISRAEL-DIPLOMACY Israeli and US flags are seen on the table as US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Pentagon in Washington, DC on February 5, 2025; illustrative

Netanyahu insists he offered Trump nothing to secure US president's election endorsement

"You're the man I want by my side, Bibi," Trump told Netanyahu in a video of a conversation between the two leaders released by the PMO following the US president's endorsement.

US President Donald Trump with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a special plenum session in honor of  Trump at the Knesset on October 13, 2025.

Trump went from blasting Netanyahu to backing him - will it matter to Israeli voters? - analysis

US presidents have made their preferences in Israeli elections crystal clear before. Usually, however, they have left Israeli voters to connect the dots.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

US Supreme Court snubs bid to revive plea deal for accused 9/11 mastermind

Mohammed remains the most well-known inmate at the Guantanamo detention facility, which was set up in 2002 by then-US president George W. Bush to house foreign ⁠terrorism suspects ​following 9/11.

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is shown in this file photograph during his arrest on March 1, 2003.