Putin, Trump did not speak, says Kremlin

Moscow [Russia], November 12: US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin did not speak on the phone last week, the Kremlin said on...

Schools reopen in Spain's Valencia region; 32 still missing

Madrid [Spain], November 12: Parts of Spain's Valencia region that were hit by heavy downpours and severe flooding almost two weeks ago were returning to...

Ukraine's military experts warn of catastrophe in Kurakhove

Kiev [Ukraine], November 12: In light of the intense Russian attacks near Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine, a catastrophe threatens the defenders, the government-affiliated Ukrainian military...

Macron and Starmer vow 'unwavering' Ukraine support

Paris [France], November 12: France and the UK will support Ukraine for as long as necessary "to thwart Russia's war of aggression", French President Emmanuel...

Pakistan's record smog forces people home

Lahore [Pakistan], November 12: On the streets of Pakistan's second biggest city, smog stings eyes and burns throats. Inside homes, few people can afford air...

Mauritius PM concedes defeat in parliamentary election

Port Louis [Mauritius], November 12: Pravind Jugnauth, the incumbent prime minister of Mauritius, has conceded defeat in the parliamentary election, saying his political alliance is...

UN condemns mass arrests and violence against Palestinians in West Bank

Geneva [Switzerland], November 12: The UN Human Rights Office has condemned Israeli forces' mass arrests, ill-treatment and "gratuitous humiliation of Palestinians" during raids in refugee...

Aid to Gaza falls to lowest level in 11 months despite US...

Gaza [Palestine], November 12: The amount of aid reaching Gaza has dropped to the lowest level since December, official Israeli figures show, despite the US...

Saudi crown prince demands immediate end to Israel's war in Gaza, Lebanon

Riyadh [Saudi Arbia], November 12: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince HRH Mohammed bin Salman has demanded that Israel immediately stop its military aggression in Gaza and...

Call for bold target ahead of global climate summit

Baku [Azerbaijan], November 11: Ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions can't be ignored, Australia's climate change minister says, ahead of the UN's climate summit.

Cuba warns against 'public disorder'

Havana [Cuba], November 11: Cuban authorities said they would not tolerate "public disorder".

Dutch police detain 50 protesters

Amsterdam [Netherlands], November 11: Dutch police said they took away more than 300 pro-Palestinian protesters who ignored a ban on demonstrations in Amsterdam.

Japan PM battles for survival in parliament vote

Tokyo [Japan], November 11: Japanese lawmakers decide whether Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba remains the country's leader.

Man arrested after US shooting leaves one dead, 16 hurt

Washington [US], November 11: A man has been arrested following a shooting at a university in Alabama, which left one person dead and 16 others...

Immediate action required to avert famine in northern Gaza: UN

Geneva [Switzerland], November 11: The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says the humanitarian situation in Gaza is rapidly deteriorating and "famine is imminent in areas...

Russian drones targeting Ukraine hit new record

Kiev [Ukraine], November 11: Russian forces launched a record 145 aerial drones at Ukrainian territory overnight, surpassing the previous record of 135 on October 18,...

Chancellor Scholz facing mounting pressure to bring forward German election

Berlin [Germany], November 11: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is under increasing pressure from rival parties to accelerate plans for a general election, with conservative opposition...

Biden to call for further support for Ukraine

Washington [US], November 11: US President Joe Biden intends to push for continued support for Ukraine in the final weeks of his presidency, his National...

Putin offers African countries Russia's support

Sochi [Russia], November 11: Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered what he called "total support" for Africa, including in the struggle against terrorism and extremism.

Death toll rises to seven in Israeli strike in Syria

Damascus [Syria], November 11: At least seven people were killed and 14 injured in an Israeli strike on an area south of Damascus, the Syrian...

30 killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Cairo [Egypt] / Beirut [Lebanon], November 11: A total of 30 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in different areas of Lebanon, the Lebanese Ministry...

400 days of Israeli genocidal war on Gaza Strip

Gaza [Palestine], November 11: The Israeli genocidal war on the besieged Gaza Strip completed 400 days on Saturday, November 9, and there are still no...

Israel bombs northern Gaza house killing 13 children

Gaza [Palestine], November 11: An Israeli strike on a house in the Jabalia refugee camp sheltering displaced Palestinians has killed at least 32 people, including...

King Charles to mark 76th b'day by opening food distribution hubs

London [UK], November 11: King Charles III will open two hubs designed to save and circulate tons of surplus food as he marks his 76th...

Afghanistan to join UN climate talks for first time under Taliban

Kabul [Afghanistan], November 11: Afghanistan will participate in the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, the country's National Environmental Protection Agency...

Nine boats intercepted crossing English Channel

London [UK], November 11: Nine boats carrying 572 people were intercepted crossing the English Channel on Saturday, according to Britain's Home Office.

Russia paying 'extraordinary price' in Ukraine, says UK defence chief

London [UK], November 11: Russian forces suffered an average of around 1,500 dead and injured per day in Ukraine during October, according to Britain's chief...