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US envoy in Moscow to present Ukraine truce plan
US envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow on Thursday to present Washington's plan for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, a source said, as the Kremlin warned against any "hasty" deal that would give Kyiv a respite from fighting.
Brazil mine disaster trial ends with claimants hopeful of justice
A trial as to whether Australian mining giant BHP is liable for one of Brazil's worst environmental disasters concludes in London on Thursday, with hundreds of thousands of victims demanding billions in compensation.
Germany's Merz urges MPs to back spending bonanza in fiery debate
Germany's likely next leader Friedrich Merz said Thursday urgent action was needed to boost the country's under-resourced military and ailing economy, as he defended plans for a spending bonanza during a fiery parliamentary debate.
Rubio meets Canadian FM as Ukraine, trade war dominate G7
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met his Canadian counterpart Thursday as part of the highest-level US visit to Washington's northern neighbor since threats launched by President Donald Trump, whose trade war and bid for a Ukraine ceasefire dominated a Group of Seven meeting.
Israel defence minister confirms air strike in Damascus
Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the Israeli Air Force conducted an air strike in Damascus on Thursday, following reports from a war monitor that an Israeli raid had killed one person in Syria's capital.
French lawmakers pressure government to seize Russian assets
French lawmakers on Wednesday adopted a resolution urging France and allies to provide more support for Ukraine, including by seizing tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets.
Fears grow of renewed conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray
Infighting between rival factions in the northern Ethiopian region of Tigray has raised the spectre of a fresh war between Ethiopia and neighbouring Eritrea, analysts and residents said Thursday.
US negotiators to set out Ukraine truce plan to Russia
US negotiators travelled to Russia on Thursday to present their plan for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, as Washington pushed Moscow for an "unconditional" pause to the three-year conflict.
Stock markets diverge tracking global tensions
European stock markets rose Thursday after losses in Asia and a mixed showing on Wall Street, as concerns about the global impact of President Donald Trump's trade war overshadowed positive US inflation data.
China urges 'diplomatic' Iran nuclear solution ahead of Beijing talks
China called on Thursday for a "diplomatic" resolution to the Iran nuclear issue as it prepared to host diplomats from Tehran and Moscow for talks.
Stocks hit as trade worries overshadow upbeat US inflation
Most stock markets fell on Thursday as ongoing concerns about the global impact of President Donald Trump's trade war overshadowed positive US inflation data.
Taiwan plans to reinstate military judges for China spy cases
Taiwan plans to reinstate military judges to hear Chinese espionage cases involving Taiwanese service members, President Lai Ching-te said Thursday.
Asian stocks hit as trade worries overshadow upbeat US inflation
Asian markets fell Thursday as ongoing concerns about the global impact of President Donald Trump's trade war overshadowed positive US inflation data.
At least 25 bodies retrieved from Pakistan train siege
The bodies of at least 25 people, including 21 hostages, killed in a train siege by separatist gunmen in Pakistan were retrieved from the site on Thursday ahead of the first funerals, officials said.
Ukraine ceasefire bid, trade war to dominate as G7 diplomats meet
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet his Canadian counterpart at a G7 gathering Thursday, but discussion of American annexation threats has been ruled off-limits at talks expected to be dominated by efforts to agree a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Trump optimistic about potential Ukraine ceasefire
President Donald Trump expressed optimism Wednesday that US negotiators could secure a ceasefire in the Ukraine war, with officials saying the United States wants Russia to agree to an unconditional halt to hostilities.
Trump blasts Ireland on trade during traditional visit
It was perhaps not the welcome Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin had hoped for on an annual US trip to mark Saint Patrick's Day -- a dressing down from Donald Trump on trade and tariffs.
US envoys head to Moscow for Ukraine ceasefire talks
President Donald Trump expressed optimism Wednesday that US negotiators headed to Moscow could secure a ceasefire in the Ukraine war, with officials saying the United States wants Russia to agree to an unconditional halt to hostilities.
'Very broad consensus' emerging among Europeans on Ukraine: France
A "very broad consensus" is emerging among European nations on boosting Ukraine's long-term security through the Ukrainian armed forces, French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Wednesday after a meeting of Europe's five key defence powers in Paris.
US envoys head to Moscow on Ukraine ceasefire mission: Trump
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that envoys were headed to Moscow and expressed optimism for a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war but officials said the United States wants Russia to agree an unconditional halt to the conflict.
Ronaldo pulls out of race for Brazilian football presidency
Brazil legend Ronaldo announced Wednesday he was giving up on the idea of running for president of the country's football governing body due to a lack of support from regional federations.
Trump says top negotiator headed to Russia 'right now'
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his top negotiator was headed to Russia "right now" for talks on a possible ceasefire with Ukraine, after Kyiv agreed to a 30-day truce.
Duterte says 'responsible' as lands in Netherlands to face ICC charges
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said he was "responsible" as he arrived in the Netherlands on Wednesday to face International Criminal Court charges of crimes against humanity over his war on drugs.
US envoy heads to Moscow on Ukraine ceasefire mission: Trump
A US envoy headed for Moscow on Wednesday and President Donald expressed optimism for a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war but officials said the United States wants Russia to agree an unconditional halt to the conflict.
Trump says negotiators headed to Russia 'right now'
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that negotiators were headed to Russia "right now" for talks on a possible ceasefire with Ukraine, after Kyiv agreed to a 30-day truce.
All hostages freed after 30-hour Pakistan train siege: source
More than 340 train passengers taken hostage by a militant group were freed Wednesday by security forces after a 30-hour siege, an army official told AFP, confirming that 27 off-duty soldiers were shot by militants.
Ukraine truce dominates G7 talks clouded by Trump's Canada threats
G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada Wednesday to discuss moves to halt the Russia-Ukraine war, but US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shrugged off questions about a prospective American takeover of the host country.
US wants Russia to agree to Ukraine truce 'unconditionally'
The United States said Wednesday it was asking Russia to "unconditionally" agree to a month-long ceasefire in Ukraine, a day after US and Ukrainian officials agreed to put the plan to Moscow.
US trading partners hit back on steel, aluminum tariffs
Major US trading partners announced countermeasures Wednesday to President Donald Trump's blanket steel and aluminum tariffs, hours after the levies took effect in a salvo that fueled trade tensions globally.
Zelensky expects 'strong' action from US if Russia refuses truce
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said that the United States would issue a "strong" response to Russia if the Kremlin refused a 30-day ceasefire offer put forward by Washington and Kyiv.
Arrested Filipino ex-president Duterte's lawyers demand his return
Lawyers for former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, believed headed for The Hague to face the International Criminal Court over his deadly crackdown on drugs, filed a petition Wednesday demanding his return to Manila.
EU hits back hard at Trump tariffs to force dialogue
The EU put on a quick show of force Wednesday against sweeping new US steel and aluminium tariffs, striking back with countermeasures that seek to hurt the United States and force it to the negotiating table.