Russia
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
Kallas: Member states not prepared to give Ukraine concrete accession date
Epstein pushed for Trump ‘war council’ during Russia probe, stayed in touch with Tom Barrack
'We're going to get it solved': Ukraine peace deal within reach, says US envoy Witkoff
"If both sides want to solve this, we're going to get it solved," Witkoff said in Davos. "I think we've made a lot of progress."
Putin said to be studying Board of Peace proposal as Trump insists he 'accepted' invitation
“He was invited. He’s accepted,” Trump told reporters at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland after meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte.
Zelensky introduces new air defense system for Ukraine after major Russian strikes
Ukraine is still reeling from a wave of Russian strikes earlier this month that knocked out power and heating to thousands of apartment blocks, particularly in the capital Kyiv.
Morocco joins Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace as founding member
"Morocco welcomes the second phase of Trump’s comprehensive peace plan," the country's foreign ministry announced.
'No longer obligated to think of peace': Trump renews Greenland push, cites Russian threat
Trump has repeatedly insisted he will settle for nothing less than ownership of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark.
Ballroom blitz: Celebrity certainty threatens real journalism - opinion
Celebrities are declaring verdicts on real-world news, but applause-driven certainty on the world isn’t journalism.
This week in Jewish history: Nobel prize winners, biochemists, and the Baba Sali
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
IAEA secures localized ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine for backup line to Zaporizhzhia plant
"The IAEA continues to work closely with both sides to ensure nuclear safety at the ZNPP and to prevent a nuclear accident during the conflict," Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said.
Lebanon detains Syrian who helped funnel funds to pro-Assad fighters, sources say
His arrest came nearly a month after top Syrian security officials asked Lebanon to track down and hand over more than 200 officers who fled there after Assad was overthrown.
Putin offers to mediate Iran issue in phone call with Netanyahu
Putin told Netanyahu that he was "in favor of intensifying political and diplomatic efforts to ensure stability and security in the region."
