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Turkey urges world to engage with Taliban
Turkey has called on the international community to cooperate with the new rulers of Afghanistan. The comment comes after a high-level Taliban delegation visited Ankara for talks with Turkish officials for the first after the group seized Kabul last August.
China warns US over irresponsible remarks on Taiwan
China has rejected as irresponsible accusation by the US regarding Beijing military drills near the Island of Taiwan. A spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry has urged Washington to stop making such remarks on Taiwan issues.
Russia says prevented US destroyer entering its waters
Moscow announced its warship has prevented a US Navy destroyer from intruding into Russia’s territorial waters in the Sea of Japan. The Russian Defense Ministry has summoned US military attache in connection with the border incident.
Putin: No rush in recognizing Taliban
Russian President Vladimir Putin says interaction should be maintained with the Taliban, but there should be no haste to recognize the new rulers of Afghanistan officially.
UK lawmaker stabbed to death
In the UK, Conservative MP Sir David Amess died on Friday after he was stabbed multiple times at his constituency surgery, police say. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident. Police have declared the murder a terrorist incident.
Dozens killed, many wounded as blast hits Afghan Shia mosque
An explosion has rocked a Shia mosque in the Afghan city of Kandahar during Friday prayers. At least 32 people were killed and dozens more injured. The death toll is expected to rise. The incident comes a week after a Daesh-claimed bombing at another Shia mosque in Kunduz took lives of dozens.
Russia says allies against US military presence in Central Asia
All Moscow's Central Asian allies and neighbors are opposed to the deployment of American or NATO forces on their soil, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said.
Lebanon army detains nine people following Beirut clashes
The Lebanese army has announced the arrest of nine people in relation to the deadly unrest in Beirut on Thursday. Lebanese President Michel Aoun has vowed people who were responsible for the violence would be held accountable. The chaos was the worst street violence over a decade in which six people were killed and dozens more injured.
China urges US to lift all “illegal sanctions” on Iran
China has called on the United States to end the wrong policy of maximum pressure on Iran and to remove entire illegal sanctions against Tehran.
Fire kills 46, injures dozens in Taiwan
At least 46 people have lost their lives and dozens more have been injured in a fire that broke out in a residential building in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung.
Two more UK energy suppliers collapse, 250k affected
The UK’s energy supply market took another hit on Wednesday after two more companies collapsed. The fresh wave of crisis has affected hundreds of thousands of British customers.
HRW says Saudi takeover of Newcastle aimed at sportswashing
Human rights groups have strongly criticized the Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United club. They have accused the monarchy of "sportswashing" to improve its damaged global image.
US planning to resume Afghanistan flights
The US State Department plans to resume evacuation flights from Afghanistan by the end of this year. The move would help American citizens, residents and some visa applicants leave the country.
Taiwan says not to start war with China but to defend itself
Taiwan has ruled out the possibility of starting a war with China but stressed it will defend itself "full on" if attacked. Tensions between the two sides have escalated in recent weeks over a range of issues. China regards Taiwan as part of its own territory.
Taliban delegation in Turkey for talks
A Taliban delegation arrived in Ankara on Thursday for talks with Turkish officials. The new rulers of Afghanistan continue a diplomatic push for international support and recognition.
Several killed, wounded in Lebanon gunfire
Heavy gunfire rang out in the Lebanese capital on Thursday during protests against the lead judge investing the fatal Beirut port blast. The incident has claimed at least six lives and left dozens injured. The Lebanese army troops have been deployed to squash the unrest.
China says drills near Taiwan for peace, stability
China has defended its recent military exercises near Taiwan. The Asian power says the drills are aimed at protecting the country's sovereignty and integrity against Taipei's collusion with foreign powers.
WH sends grim holiday warning to Americans over supply chain
White House officials have warned Americans may face higher prices and empty shelves at Christmas season. The dire warning comes as Washington is scrambling to relieve global supply bottlenecks choking U.S. ports, highways and railways.
Putin: Arms race underway since US pullout from ABM Treaty
The United States triggered an arms race after its unilateral withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty almost two decades ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin says.
US rules out normalisation with Syria
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken renewed Washington opposition to normalising relations with Syria under President Bashar al-Assad.
Several killed in bow and arrow attack in Norway
At least five people were killed and two others injured by a man armed with a bow and arrow in the Norwegian town of Kongsberg.
French military fatality in Mali reaches 53
A French soldier has died during a ‘maintenance operation’ in northern Mali. The incident brought France’s death toll, since the start of the so-called anti-terror mission in the African country, to 53.
France says EU official visit to Tehran vital for nuclear talks
France describes as important a visit by the European Union (EU) top diplomat to Tehran for the revival of the Iran nuclear deal. Tehran will host EU deputy foreign policy chief Enrique Mora on Thursday for talks about the resumption of the nuclear negotiations.
China, India ramp up rhetoric in border row
Beijing and New Delhi doubled down on their rhetoric over border tensions on Wednesday. China and India held the 13th round of talks in an effort to settle the conflict, but failed to come to a compromise.
Qatar calls for (P)GCC engagement with Iran
Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has urged the (Persian) Gulf Corporation Council ,(P)GCC, to engage with Tehran. The top diplomat says Qatar considers Iran “part of our region”.
