Zelensky signals readiness to develop revised peace plan into "deeper agreements"2025-11-26
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday the peace plan prepared by Ukraine and the United States in Geneva could be developed into "deeper agreements."

Winter storm sweeps Germany, killing four, disrupting travel2025-11-25
Germany's first major winter storm of the season left at least four people dead and many others injured on Monday, as snow and icy roads caused widespread accidents and travel disruptions.

Venezuela rejects U.S. "terrorist" designation of "nonexistent" cartel2025-11-25
The Venezuelan government on Monday rejected U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's designation of the "nonexistent" Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist organization.

U.S., Ukraine, Europe meet in Switzerland to discuss Ukraine peace plan2025-11-24
Representatives from the United States, Ukraine and European countries met in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday to discuss ways aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Nearly 12,000 Afghan refugees return home in single day2025-11-24
A total of 2,102 Afghan families with 11,855 members returned to their homeland from neighboring Iran and Pakistan on Saturday, Afghanistan's High Commission for Addressing Returnees Problems said Sunday.

Ukraine, U.S. to hold consultations on peace plan in Switzerland2025-11-23
Delegations from Ukraine and the United States will hold consultations in Switzerland in the coming days on the possible parameters of a future peace agreement with Russia, Rustem Umerov, secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, said Saturday.

Policy drift, uncertainty weigh on Britain's economy ahead of Autumn Budget2025-11-23
As Britain prepares to unveil its 2025 Autumn Budget, analysts note that the main risks facing the economy appear to be shifting. Rather than weak growth figures alone, growing concerns now centre on policy drift, as unclear official signals and the absence of a coherent long-term strategy are widely seen as weighing on confidence among businesses and households.

German auto industry employment hits 14-year low2025-11-21
Employment in Germany's automotive sector has hit a 14-year low, as a prolonged economic downturn weighs heavily on the country's manufacturing base and drives a sharp contraction in industrial employment.

Israel expects U.S. to safeguard its military edge amid Saudi F-35 deal2025-11-21
Israel expects Washington to preserve its access to more advanced U.S. weaponry, a spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office said on Thursday, commenting on U.S. plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.

Fire causes evacuation in pavilion at COP30 in Brazil2025-11-21
A fire broke out on Thursday in a pavilion at the ongoing 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in the Brazilian city of Belem, prompting evacuations by the fire department, according to local authorities.

U.S. army secretary optimistic after Kiev talks on new Ukraine peace plan: White House2025-11-21
U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll was "very optimistic" after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev on Thursday to discuss a new U.S. peace plan, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Erdogan, Zelensky hold talks in Ankara to revive diplomacy with Russia2025-11-20
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday emphasized Türkiye's commitment to advancing diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, during talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ankara.

EU court upholds Amazon's designation as "very large online platform"2025-11-20
According to the EU's Digital Services Act, tech platforms with the number of EU users exceeding 45 million should perform specific obligations.