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Anger as woman’s headless body found in Istanbul rubbish bin
Investigators identified the victim, whose legs were also cut off, as a 37-year-old Uzbek national. Two suspects have been detained.
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Ukraine war
US-brokered Ukraine peace talks end with no deal, as Russian strikes continue
25 Jan 2026 - 4:31AM
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Ukraine war
‘Cynical’: Russia hits Ukraine in huge strike as negotiators try to end war
24 Jan 2026 - 8:14PM
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Ukraine war
Russia and Ukraine sit for tense talks on thorny territorial issue
The Abu Dhabi negotiations are the first trilateral meetings involving Ukrainian and Russian envoys and US mediators since the war began.
24 Jan 2026 - 6:02AM
The emblem of the United Arab Emirates is seen on the fence of the Qasr al-Watan presidential palace in Abu Dhabi on Friday. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war
Putin meets US envoys for midnight talks as Ukraine hinges on key issue
US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for security talks as territory remains a sticking point.
23 Jan 2026 - 8:08PM
Ukraine war
Trump sends message to Putin ‘war has to end’ after ‘good’ meeting with Zelensky
Trump’s comments come after crucial Davos talks with Ukraine’s leader, as peace efforts intensify amid fresh strikes and high-stakes diplomacy.
22 Jan 2026 - 11:03PM
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US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin in Moscow for pivotal peace talks Thursday
US special envoy and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner head to Russia to pursue a breakthrough on territorial disputes and security guarantees.
21 Jan 2026 - 8:35PM
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (left) greets Steve Witkoff in Moscow on August 6, 2025. Photo: Sputnik/AFP
Ukraine war
Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power after massive Russian strike
Over 5,600 buildings lose heat in sub-zero temperatures as Russia targets energy grids amid ongoing US-led peace negotiations.
20 Jan 2026 - 8:16PM
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Russia
Is the Trump-Greenland dispute a win for Russia?
Russia eyes Trump’s Greenland bid straining Nato ties, and while the Kremlin mocks Europe’s dilemma, Moscow fears US unpredictability in the Arctic.
20 Jan 2026 - 5:30PM
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Russia
Record snow in Russia’s far east blocks building entrances, buries cars
With over five metres of snow since December, Kamchatka residents are forced to carve tunnels to reach their front doors.
20 Jan 2026 - 10:24AM
Donald Trump
Allies tepid on joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ as countries study invites
Some leaders sign on to the Trump-chaired body, but initial reaction from two key allies, France and Canada, was lukewarm.
20 Jan 2026 - 12:29PM
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US President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida. Photo: AP
Central Asia
Explosion at Chinese restaurant in Afghan capital kills 7
The Afghan branch of Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Kabul attack, saying it was carried out by a suicide bomber.
20 Jan 2026 - 4:54PM
Israel-Gaza war
Putin invited to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ on Gaza conflict: Kremlin
Moscow is seeking clarity on the offer as Putin navigates strained Israel ties and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
19 Jan 2026 - 8:31PM
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Ukraine war
Top Ukrainian negotiator says talks with US to continue in Davos
Negotiators move from Florida to Switzerland for talks as Ukrainians reel from Russian attacks that have damaged energy infrastructure.
19 Jan 2026 - 11:29AM
Russia
Putin offers to mediate Iran-Israel tensions after Trump threat
The Russian leader spoke with Israel’s Netanyahu and Iran’s Pezeshkian on Friday, offering Moscow’s help to de-escalate tensions, the Kremlin said.
16 Jan 2026 - 11:48PM
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Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war
Kremlin warns Ukraine running out of time to accept peace terms
The Kremlin insists Ukraine is running out of options as US-led talks stall, warning that the ‘situation is deteriorating’ for Kyiv daily.
15 Jan 2026 - 8:41PM
Vladimir Putin
How Putin’s focus on Ukraine war leaves allies Venezuela, Iran and Cuba exposed
Russia’s war in Ukraine leaves allies Venezuela, Iran and Cuba vulnerable, exposing security failures and eroding trust in Moscow’s global influence.
14 Jan 2026 - 6:48PM
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Ukraine war
Russia says fired new Oreshnik hypersonic missile in strike against Ukraine
Russia’s Defence Ministry said the attack was retaliation for an alleged attempted drone strike on President Vladimir Putin’s residence.
9 Jan 2026 - 6:53PM
A residential building in Kyiv after a Russian strike. Photo: AP
Ukraine war
Russia slams West’s ‘axis of war’ as Kyiv says US guarantees ‘essentially ready’
Moscow warns ‘axis of war’ peacekeepers potentially being deployed to Ukraine are targets, overshadowing Zelensky’s claim a US pact is almost ready.
8 Jan 2026 - 9:47PM
Ukraine war
Ukraine’s allies agree to ‘robust’ security guarantees in push to end war
UK and France could deploy troops on Ukrainian territory after a ceasefire, but a big question mark hangs over Russia’s response.
7 Jan 2026 - 7:20PM
Ukraine war
Zelensky replaces security chief and hires Canada’s former deputy PM
Ukraine’s president taps elite ‘Alpha’ commander to lead the SBU and recruits Chrystia Freeland to drive economic development.
6 Jan 2026 - 1:59PM
India
Trump threatens India with tariff hikes to abandon Russian oil for trade deal
With Trump ally, Senator Lindsey Graham proposing 500 per cent tariffs, New Delhi faces ‘hard choice’ between Russian oil and vital US trade access.
5 Jan 2026 - 6:10PM
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US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters aboard Air Force One on January 4. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war
Trump says Ukraine did not target Putin residence, disputing Russia’s claim
US president says no evidence Novgorod estate was targeted, even as Russia reports an uptick in drone interceptions in the Moscow region.
5 Jan 2026 - 1:04PM
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Russia
Russia’s Medvedev floats kidnapping scenario involving Germany’s Merz
Following the US raid in Venezuela, Russia’s ex-president said the kidnapping of Germany’s chancellor would be an ‘excellent twist’.
5 Jan 2026 - 4:29PM
Central Asia
‘We miss our parents’: Afghanistan-Pakistan border closure leaves thousands in limbo
The colonial-era Durand Line has been largely closed since the October clashes that killed more than 70 people.
4 Jan 2026 - 11:58AM
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