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Trump’s transition team probing possible court martial for Afghan withdrawal officers

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The transition team of US President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly compiling a list of senior military officers involved in the chaotic 2021 withdrawal of American soldiers from Afghanistan, exploring the possibility of court martials for those deemed responsible for the operation's execution.
Americas

Biden meets Xi, condemns North Korean soldiers dispatch to Russia for fight against Ukraine

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Outgoing US President Joe Biden met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Lima, Peru, to discuss a "range of bilateral, regional, and global issues", the White House has announced.
Europe

EU has ‘convincing’ evidence of Chinese attack drone production for Russia: Report

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The EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell has informed European nations of "convincing" evidence of Chinese production "of lethal aid" to Russia, ahead of an upcoming meeting of the European Union foreign ministers, the German media outlet Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) reported, citing three EU officials.
Americas

Biden, Xi to discuss China’s support for Russia at APEC summit

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US President Joe Biden will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Lima, Peru, the White House has announced.
Europe

US claims North Korean forces join combat alongside Russia

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North Korea has dispatched 10,000 troops to Russia, with most of them deployed in the western Kursk Oblast and taking part in combat, a Pentagon spokesperson has said.
Europe

Russia’s leader signs law on ratification of strategic partnership treaty with North Korea

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has inked a law on ratification of the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty between Moscow and Pyongyang, according to the published document.
Asia

Several killed, injured in Pakistan train station bomb explosion

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At least 24 people were killed and more than 40 wounded in a bomb blast at a railway station in Quetta in southwestern Pakistan on Saturday, police and other officials told Reuters.
Asia

Taliban hopes for “a new chapter of relations” with US after Trump election victory

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Afghanistan’s Taliban has announced it hopes for “a new chapter of relations” with the US after President-elect Donald Trump’s win.
Europe

World ‘merely watching’ as North Korea threat grows: Zelensky

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The international community is "merely watching" as the threat of North Korean military offensive grows, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said in a social media post.
Europe

North Korean soldiers with Russian uniforms, equipment moving toward Ukraine: US

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United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has called on North Korea to withdraw troops from Russia after its forces were observed wearing Russian uniforms and carrying its equipment en route to the Kursk border region.
Europe

Small number of North Korean soldiers already in Ukraine: Report

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A small number of North Korean soldiers are already on the territory of Ukraine, fighting for Russia, CNN has reported, citing two Western intelligence officers.
Europe

Pentagon says North Korea has sent 10,000 troops to Russia

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North Korea has sent about 10,000 forces to Russia for training, some of whom are already moving toward the front lines near the Ukrainian border, the Pentagon has said.
Asia

China says supports Iran’s sovereignty, national dignity

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Beijing's envoy to Tehran Cong Peiwu has emphasized that China has always supported the sovereignty, security, and national dignity of Iran and advocates for a diplomatic resolution to disputes, especially in addressing current tensions in West Asia.
Asia

Xi advocates high quality development of greater BRICS collaboration

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on BRICS member states to work for high quality development of greater BRICS cooperation.
Europe

Putin says share of BRICS member states in global economy to total 36.7% in 2024

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The share of BRICS states on a purchasing-power basis in global economy will total 36.7% by 2024, which exceeds the share of G7 countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at an extended meeting of the BRICS summit on Wednesday.
Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian urges BRICS economic synergy, resistance against dominance of US dollar

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Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has called on the BRICS group of emerging economies to create interconnected economic and trade cooperation among its member states, involving both public and private sectors, emphasizing that these endeavours would resist the dominance of the US dollar in their exchanges.
Asia

North Korean leader’s sister: Ukraine, South Korea like ‘bad dogs’ bred by US

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Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean's leader, Kim Jong-un, has lashed out at the “lunatics” in Seoul and Kiev who threaten nuclear-armed nations.
Europe

South Korea summons Russian envoy over “North Korean troops’ deployment”

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South Korea has summoned the Russian ambassador in Seoul, Georgy Zinoviev, to protest the "dispatch of North Korean forces" to assist Moscow's war against Ukraine, the Yonhap news agency has reported.
Europe

Seoul says North Korean forces arrived in Russia to fight Ukraine

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South Korea’s intelligence agency says that North Korea has dispatched troops to assist Russia in its war against Ukraine, a development that could possibly intensify the standoff between Pyongyang and the West.
Security

Tehran denies ports of Afghans killed while sneaking into Iran 

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Iran’s ambassador to Kabul has denied reports that dozens of Afghan nationals have been shot and killed by Iranian border guards while trying to sneak into the Iranian territory illegally.
Europe

Ukraine warns of growing alliance between Russia, North Korea

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Russia's deepening alliance with North Korea necessitates a strong response from Ukraine and its international partners, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned.
Asia

Iran attends quadrilateral meeting on Afghanistan

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi attended a meeting with his counterparts from Russia and China, as well as Pakistan's defense minister, to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.
Americas

10 Democrats vote to censure Biden, Blinken, Pentagon chief over Afghanistan withdrawal

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The House on Wednesday voted in favor of legislation to condemn multiple Joe Biden administration officials over the Afghanistan withdrawal of 2021 — and 10 of those who voted in favor were Democrats.
Middle East

Japanese company dismisses making exploding walkie-talkies: Report

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The Japanese maker of the brand of walkie-talkies linked to the recent deadly explosions in Lebanon, announced it could not have made the exploding devices. 20 people were killed and thousands injured in the pager blasts.
Views

Iranian daily: Tehran should retract all privileges given to Taliban

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The Iranian government should withdraw all of the privileges it has so far granted to the Taliban, a Tehran-based newspaper believes, arguing the ruling regime in neighboring Afghanistan is ‘terrorist’ in nature and deems it obligatory to kill Shia Muslims.
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