Russia
Three-way talks on Ukraine start in Geneva - report
The talks are expected to cover a wider range of issues than at the previous Abu Dhabi meeting, according to the Russian state news agency TASS.
As Geneva talks with Iran, Russia open, US faces narrow path between diplomacy, force - analysis
Myanmar’s collapse: The crisis Israel can’t escape - opinion
If Iran regime survives, Hamas will rearm, become threat to Israel again, Graham tells 'Post'
Kremlin says main issues over peace talks on Ukraine to be discussed in Geneva, including territory
The Kremlin confirmed that the Russian delegation would be led by Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to President Vladimir Putin.
Rubio says US does not dispute Navalny poisoning assessment by Europeans
The Russian government, has repeatedly denied any responsibility for Navalny's death while he was held in an Arctic penal colony and dismissed the latest allegations as "a Western propaganda hoax."
Kallas: Member states not prepared to give Ukraine concrete accession date
"My feeling is that the member states are not ready to give a concrete date," Kallas told a panel at the Munich Security Conference. "There's a lot of work to be done."
Epstein pushed for Trump ‘war council’ during Russia probe, stayed in touch with Tom Barrack
In a message sent to an associate, Epstein appeared to reference Trump’s inner circle and suggested assembling a group of influential allies, including Tom Barrack, to provide strategic advice.
China expanding its secret nuclear-linked sites, satellite images show - NYT
Large characters above the entrance reportedly display a slogan associated with President Xi Jinping, “Stay true to the founding cause and always remember our mission,” visible in satellite imagery.
US pushes for progress as Geneva set to host separate talks on Iran, Ukraine-Russia on Tuesday
A US delegation, including envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, will meet with the Iranians on Tuesday morning.
European governments say Alexei Navalny died after dart frog toxin poisoning in Russian prison
Five European governments say tests confirmed Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal dart frog toxin while held in a Russian Arctic prison, accusing Moscow of breaching chemical weapons bans.
Former Norway PM charged with 'gross corruption' over Epstein ties
Former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland has been charged with gross corruption following an investigation into his alleged ties with Jeffrey Epstein, according to the New York Times.
'I regret meeting him': Former PM Ehud Barak responds to Epstein Files recording in N12 interview
Barak had told Epstein that Israel could “easily absorb another million” immigrants from Russian-speaking countries, and that many would apply and adapt under “social pressure."
Nearly 300,000 people left without electricity, water supply in Odesa, Ukraine after Russian attack
Nearly 200 buildings in the city were left without heating, and 10,000 consumers in the southeastern city of Dnipro were also left without heating.