Russia's Putin to visit China in May, sources say

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China in May for talks with Xi Jinping, in what could be the Kremlin chief's first overseas trip of his new presidential term, according to five sour...

Russia gets new head of Navy after Black Sea Fleet suffers at hand of Ukraine

The new head of Russia's Navy was formally presented in his new role for the first time on Tuesday at a ceremony, the state RIA news agency reported — confirming the appointment of Admiral Alexande...

Putin holds onto Russian presidency for six more years

President Vladimir Putin won a record 87.8% post-Soviet landslide in Russia's election Sunday — cementing his grip on power. Tap for the full brief.

Tensions rise in Haiti amid leadership uncertainty

Residents braced for another tense night in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince on Friday, as attacks continued across parts of the city in the aftermath of the resignation of Prime Minister Henry and i...

Niger revokes military accord with US, junta spokesperson says

Niger's ruling junta has revoked with immediate effect a military accord that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the U.S. Department of Defense on its soil, junta spokesperson Colone...

Taliban says it hit Pakistan back after air strikes in Afghanistan kill eight

Afghanistan's Taliban said Monday that Pakistan carried out two air strikes on its territory, killing five women and three children, and it fired heavy weapons at Pakistani forces along the border ...

Nigerian military denies reprisal attack after 16 troops killed

Men in army uniform ransacked and burned homes in Nigeria's oil-producing Delta state days after youths killed 16 soldiers sent there to resolve a land dispute, residents said, but the defence chie...

US envoy warns over Hungary's “close and expanding” links with Russia

NATO allies are warning Hungary of the dangers of its "close and expanding" relationship with Russia and if this is Budapest's policy choice "we will have to decide how best to protect our security...

Judge denies Trump motion to dismiss classified-documents case

A federal judge on Thursday denied former U.S. President Donald Trump's request to dismiss a criminal case that charges him with illegally holding onto classified documents after leaving the White ...

Hamas presents ceasefire proposal detailing exchange of hostages, prisoners

Hamas has presented a Gaza ceasefire proposal to mediators and the U.S. that includes the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for freedom for Palestinian prisoners, 100 of whom are serving life...

US lawmakers blocking critical funding for Haiti multinational mission

U.S. lawmakers are refusing to release millions of dollars in funding that Washington views as critical to help tackle spiraling violence in Haiti, in another potential stumbling block for the inte...

Russia systematically tortures Ukraine POWs, UN commission says

A United Nations commission of inquiry on Ukraine said Friday that it had gathered more evidence that Russia has systematically tortured Ukrainian prisoners of war, documenting rape threats and the...

US, SKorea special forces train amid tension with North

U.S. special operations troops in South Korea are training and preparing for unexpected threats at a time when global crises are more interconnected than ever, their commander said during an exerci...

Putin poised to hold Russian presidency for six more years as polls open

The start of a three-day election that is almost certain to hand Vladimir Putin six more years at the helm of the world's biggest nuclear power. Tap for the full brief.

Schumer says Netanyahu "no longer fits the needs of Israel”, calls for elections

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday that Israel must make "significant course corrections" to achieve lasting peace with the Palestinians. Tap for the full brief.