Russia, Ukraine swap prisoners in first sign of thawing relations
Russia and Ukraine carried out a long-awaited prisoner swap on Saturday in a step that could thaw a deep freeze in relations since Moscow’s annexation...
Syrian army foils drone attack on military base in northwest
The Syrian army said on Saturday its air defenses foiled a drone attack by “terrorist” groups on a main military base in northwestern Syria, where...
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy: Prisoner swap first step in ending ‘horrible war’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said an exchange of prisoners with Russia on Saturday was the first step in a process to end the conflict in...
Climate change activists storm red carpet at Venice Film Festival
Several hundred demonstrators took over the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, demanding action to fight climate change and a ban on...
Iran seizes ship with Filipino crew for alleged fuel smuggling in Gulf
Iran’s coast guard has seized a foreign tugboat suspected of smuggling fuel in the Gulf and detained its 12 Filipino crew members, state television reported...
Hong Kong police fend off airport protest after night of violence
Hong Kong police checked people traveling to the airport for passports and air tickets on Saturday, preventing protesters gathering for another “stress test” of road...
Iran further breaches nuclear deal, says it can exceed 20% enrichment
Iran said on Saturday it was now capable of raising uranium enrichment past the 20% level and had launched advanced centrifuge machines in further breaches...
France to pursue efforts to bring Iran to comply with nuclear deal: minister
France will continue efforts to bring Iran into full compliance with a 2015 nuclear deal, French defense minister Florence Parly said, adding that U.S. and...
The Bahamas’ hurricane death toll is rising fast as survivors try to get out – CNN
The Bahamas’ hurricane death toll is rising fast as survivors try to get out CNN Hurricane Dorian Swamps North Carolina’s Outer Banks The New York Times Hundreds...
More than 200 fighters trying to cross into Kashmir from Pakistan: India
More than 200 suspected militants are trying to cross into Indian Kashmir from Pakistan, India’s national security adviser said on Saturday, accusing Islamabad of trying...
