Catalan separatist leader detained in Italy

Catalonia’s ex-president Carles Puigdemont has been arrested in Italy, years after fleeing Spain over an independence referendum.

Iraq praises neighbors’ role in crushing Daesh

Iraqi President Barham Salih has praised the role of the neighboring countries in fighting terrorism and defeating Daesh.

UN: Starvation looming in Yemen, 16m in danger

More than half of Yemen's population are "marching towards starvation", and unless the international community steps up support, food assistance could soon run out, the United Nations (UN) warns.

Poll: 51% of Americans prefer Trump to Biden

Americans are split on whether Trump was a better president than his successor, Biden. Fifty-one percent of those surveyed say that Trump is the...

WHO raises alarm over Afghanistan health system

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern over Afghanistan’s health-care system, warning that the country is on the brink of “an imminent humanitarian catastrophe”.

China urges lifting of sanctions against Afghanistan

China has called for an end to the economic sanctions on Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover of the war-torn country.

Venezuela calls for an end to US sanctions

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has called for the removal of all sanctions imposed by the United States against Caracas.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Canada’s Trudeau wins third term, no majority

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won a third term in the country’s snap election but fell short of regaining the majority he was seeking

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