UN brokers extension of Yemen ceasefire

The four-month truce has been extended through October, with the UN hoping for a peace deal With just hours left on the clock, the Houthis and the Saudi-backed government have …

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US sanctions Russian ‘Silicon Valley’

Ukraine-related embargo targets Skolkovo and Russian tech sector in general Washington on Tuesday announced a new round of embargoes targeting Russia’s finance and technology sectors, in particular the semiconductor industry. …

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Lavrov and Pelosi trips to Asia compared

Russian foreign minister aims for “cooperation, not provocation,” says Moscow Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is traveling to Asia to promote cooperation, not to provoke China like US House Speaker …

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Taiwan speaks of ‘rock solid’ ties with US

Pelosi’s high-profile visit demonstrates Washington’s “rock-solid” support for Taiwan, the island’s foreign ministry said Taiwan “wholeheartedly” welcomed US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after her plane touched down in Taipei on …

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West behind Kosovo escalation – Russian envoy

Tensions between Belgrade and breakaway Kosovo are beneficial to the US and the EU, the ambassador said The smoldering conflict between Serbia and the breakaway republic of Kosovo is beneficial …

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‘Deep mistrust’ between US and Zelensky – NYT

US officials are more concerned about Ukraine’s leadership than they acknowledge publicly, the paper’s columnist says There is a “deep mistrust” between the administration of US President Joe Biden and …

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Russia strikes foreign fighters’ base in Ukraine

Russia’s Defense Ministry reports the successful missile strike has neutralized over 250 mercenaries Over 200 foreign mercenaries have reportedly been killed in a missile strike in southern Ukraine, Russia’s Ministry …

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