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Russia or the US? Post-Assad Syria tries to keep both powers in play - analysis
As Russian ships resupply Moscow’s remaining military presence and US companies arrive seeking investment opportunities, Damascus is trying to build ties with Washington without abandoning Moscow.
AI, Middle East escalation, Ukraine-Russia war on agenda for upcoming UN General Assembly
Putin prepares to escalate Ukraine war with draft surge, attacks targeting NATO - report
Putin accuses Ukraine of interfering in Russian parliamentary election
Israel: The great and powerful vs the isolated pariah - opinion
These framings, which malign the Jewish state through two different extremes, mirror the anti-Jewish tropes that societies have popularized through the ages. Neither characterization is accurate.
Russia closes German consulate in St Petersburg after drone dispute
Russia closed a German consulate general in St Petersburg following Berlin's decision to close a Russian consulate and accusations that the Kremlin had attempted a drone attack at a German airport.
North Korea and Russia open their first road bridge, a symbol of expanding ties
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said the construction of the bridge was not merely an engineering project, but "a new symbol of friendship."
Russia warns US missile system deployment in Norway threatens to reset strategic dialogue to zero
Russia would pay "particular attention" to the deployment sites and command-and-control centers of US missile systems and that they would become targets in the event of a military conflict.
Israel should consider changing Hatikvah as its national anthem - opinion
If we want everyone to sing Israel's national anthem with pride and a sense of belonging, we must agree to change.
Ukrainians push to legalize pornography, raise millions for war effort - report
"These women either don’t pay taxes and face criminal charges for that, or they pay taxes and get charged with violating pornography laws,” one Ukrainian opposition lawmaker told the WSJ.
Zelensky says talks with US were 'very substantial', as Kushner pushes for progress in negotiations
British, French, and German national security advisers also landed in Kyiv on Sunday and will reportedly take part in the second round of meetings with the US and Ukraine.
Kremlin-Washington talks conclude after reportedly productive meeting between US, Russian diplomats
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump's envoys on Ukraine held "useful" talks on Saturday.
NATO will not tolerate hybrid actions against members, US envoy says
Whitaker said last month's attempted drone attack at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport, which Berlin has blamed on Russia, was more worrying than other recent incidents NATO members have faced.
Putin orders three-day pause in strikes on Kyiv as US envoys Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Moscow
US President Donald Trump suggested on Friday that the US had a fresh concrete proposal aimed at ending the war, which is now in its fifth year.
