Charles Michel urges EU strategic autonomy in China relations and regional diplomacy
President Emeritus of the European Council Charles Michel has called for a more coherent, autonomous EU policy on China and regional diplomacy, warnin...
The settlement of Radkivka in Ukraine's Kharkiv region was captured in an operation, according to the Russian Defence Ministry.
Russian troops have captured the settlement of Radkivka in Ukraine's Kharkiv region according to the country's defence ministry.
Russian news agencies, citing the defence ministry, also reported carrying out coordinated strikes using precision guided weapons and drones on Ukraine’s military infrastructure.
Ukraine has yet to comment on Russia's claims, and AnewZ was unable to independently verify the claims due to the ongoing armed conflict.
It comes as a major prisoner swap between the two countries are underway. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian news agency, TASS that Moscow had received a counter list of prisoners from Kyiv for a "1,000-for-1,000" swap.
U.S. President Donald Trump who has been a key vocal player in the peace process between Ukraine and Russia, commented on the swap.
"A major prisoners swap was just completed between Russia and Ukraine," Mr. Trump said on his Truth Social platform. Adding that it would "go into effect shortly," althought it was not clear what he meant.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
Honduras has brought back mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and a new variant surge nationwide.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
Kuwait says oil prices will likely stay below $72 per barrel as OPEC monitors global supply trends and U.S. policy signals. The remarks come during market uncertainty fueled by new U.S. tariffs on India and possible sanctions on Russia.
President Emeritus of the European Council Charles Michel has called for a more coherent, autonomous EU policy on China and regional diplomacy, warning against over-reliance on the U.S. or Russia in shaping Europe’s global direction.
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The White House debuted on TikTok on 20 August with a pro-Trump video, entering the platform even as its future in the U.S. remains uncertain under a looming 17 September deadline.
A Russian drone strike on the city of Okhtyrka in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy Oblast injured 12 people, including two children, according to local authorities.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had ruled out putting U.S. troops on the ground in Ukraine, but said the United States might provide air support as part of a deal to end Russia's war in the country.
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