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China, Russia, Pakistan envoys meet Taliban officials
Special envoys of China, Russia and Pakistan held talks with top officials of the Taliban interim government and other senior Afghan leaders to discuss the recent developments in the war-ravaged country.
Russia: NATO ‘totally shocked’ by AUKUS
A newly formed military alliance among the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia has totally surprised NATO itself, rather than the opponents, a top Russian diplomat says.
Republicans introduce articles of impeachment against Biden
A group of GOP lawmakers filed articles of impeachment against US President Joe Biden, citing his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border situation, attempting to expand the federal moratorium on evictions, and the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan.
Moscow’s security chief: AUKUS security pact against Russia, China
A top Russian official described the AUKUS alliance of Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States as another military bloc directed against Moscow and Beijing.
Saudi Arabia seeks talks with Iran, concrete results
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz expressed hope that Riyadh's talks with Tehran will lead to confidence building, as the two regional rivals are engaged in dialogue following years of heightened tensions.
U.S., Israel hold secret talks over Iran nuclear deal
U.S. and Israels officials held secret talks on Iran last week to discuss a possible “plan B” if nuclear talks do not resume, two senior Israeli officials told Axios.
U.S. and Afghan officials claim Ahmad Massoud fled
U.S. and Afghan officials claim Ahmad Massoud the son of Afghanistan’s most celebrated anti-Taliban resistance leader has escaped into neighboring Tajikistan, less than a month after vowing to defend his homeland against militants.
Russia regrets Biden’s UN speech
During his speech at the UN General Assembly, US President Joe Biden forgot to mention that relations must be built on the principle of mutual respect and the Kremlin regrets this fact, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
France to return envoy to US after Macron-Biden call
The French ambassador to the US, recalled recently over a security pact, will return to Washington next week, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced after a phone call with his US counterpart Joe Biden.
Poll shows 80% of Palestinians want Abbas to resign
A new poll found nearly 80 percent of Palestinians want President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, to quit.
South Korea urges formal end to Korea War
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has called for the formal end to the Korean War in a speech at the U.N. on Tuesday, urging US and China’s support.
Ukrainian president’s aide survives assassination attempt
Several gunmen opened fire with automatic weapons on a car carrying a senior aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday. The advisor was not harmed, while his driver suffered gunshot wounds.
Report: 2021 heading for worst US gun violence year in decades
Gun violence is spiking across the United States, and new data suggests 2021 is on pace to be one of the deadliest on record.
Erdogan calls for political solution to Syria crisis
The international community cannot let the Syrian crisis drag on for another 10 years, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Erdogan called for a political solution to the ongoing crisis in the war-hit country.
Moscow says Washington failed to discredit Russia’s electoral system
The United States has failed to discredit Russia's electoral system despite all the cyber-attacks and vote interference, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova says.
UN deeply concerned about US deportation of Haitians
The United Nations has expressed deep concern about mass deportation of Haitian migrants from the United States, warning the move could go against international law.
Qatar urges world engagement with Taliban
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has called on the world leaders to remain engaged with the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Xi calls for jointly addressing global challenges
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for bolstering confidence and jointly addressing global threats and challenges to build a better world for all.
France: US instigating confrontation with China
French Defence Minister Florence Parly accused the United States of attempting to instigate confrontation with China, amid the growing tension over a security deal between Canberra and Washington.
Biden and Johnson agree on approach to Russia and China
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the US President Joe Biden agreed that the approach to Russia and China should be based on the common values shared by both London and Washington, the PM's spokesman said following talks between the two leaders in Washington on Wednesday.
Taliban asks to address world leaders at UN
The Taliban has requested an opportunity to speak to the United Nations in New York this week, according to a report.
Amnesty: Taliban not serious about protecting human rights
Amnesty International detailed cases of human rights abuses purportedly carried out by the Taliban about a month after the militant group took over Afghanistan.
Germany urges Iran to return to nuclear talks
Germany on Monday asked Iran to return rapidly to nuclear negotiations, after a break in talks following the presidential election in Iran.
Biden renews offer to return to ‘full’ nuclear deal ‘if Iran does same’
U.S. President Joe Biden told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday that Washington would come back to the Iranian nuclear deal in "full" if Tehran does the same.
Taliban confirms final list of government appointees
The Taliban expanded its interim cabinet on Tuesday, announcing a list of deputy ministers but failed to name any woman despite facing an international backlash.
