Russian and Ukrainian delegations, with key U.S. figures in attendance, are gathering in Abu Dhabi for a new round of negotiations. The talks proceed as Ukraine reels from a massive overnight Russian air assault on its energy infrastructure, casting doubt on Moscow's commitment to prior diplomatic assurances.
After a month-long blockade, the United Nations has secured approval from Houthi authorities to resume vital humanitarian air services to Sanaa this February, offering a lifeline to millions amid Yemen's deepening crisis.
Fresh Israeli military actions in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of 20 Palestinians, undermining a fragile U.S.-backed ceasefire. The casualties include four children and a medic killed in a double strike, casting doubt on humanitarian corridors and the peace process.
Israeli military operations in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of 17 Palestinians, predominantly women and children, while a separate militant attack wounded an Israeli soldier amid ongoing regional tensions.
Security forces utilized helicopter gunships and drones to dislodge separatist fighters from a key town in southwestern Pakistan, officials said, ending a deadly three-day standoff that has left at least 58 dead and exposed the enduring fragility of the resource-rich region.
Delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States convened in the UAE capital for a critical diplomatic push to end the devastating conflict, even as a wave of Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure cast a long shadow over the negotiations.
Sales of Nvidia's advanced H200 AI chips to Chinese customers remain stalled nearly two months after export approval, caught in a prolonged U.S. interagency security review amid concerns over technology diversion, according to a Financial Times report.
Global equities showed tentative signs of stabilization Wednesday following a sharp, AI-driven selloff, while rising U.S.-Iran tensions lifted oil prices and bargain hunters returned to precious metals.
Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's return to frontline politics is galvanizing Thailand's oldest party, the Democrats, injecting new uncertainty into a snap election and appealing to voters frustrated by limited choices.
Iran has formally requested direct nuclear negotiations with the United States to be held in Oman this Friday, sources confirm, as regional tensions flare following a series of maritime incidents and a significant U.S. military deployment to the Gulf.
In a massive overnight assault, Russia fired over 70 missiles and 450 drones at Ukrainian energy infrastructure, injuring civilians, just one day before diplomatic negotiations were set to resume in Abu Dhabi.
A major fire engulfed a bustling Tehran market Tuesday, the third significant explosion or blaze in Iran within 72 hours, raising urgent questions about cause and motive as authorities scramble for answers.
Colombian naval forces recovered 115 kilograms of cocaine dumped by a fleeing speedboat crew in the Pacific, a seizure announced as President Petro met with Trump in Washington amid ongoing tensions over drug trafficking.
Exclusive accounts from Palestinian women returning to Gaza via the recently reopened Rafah crossing describe a process of blindfolding, handcuffing, and prolonged interrogation by Israeli forces and allied militias, raising fresh concerns over humanitarian access and treatment.
Aviation automation startup Skyryse secures a massive $300 million funding round led by Autopilot Ventures, fueling its final push for FAA certification of its SkyOS system designed to simplify and safeguard helicopter and aircraft operations.
Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) reported a blockbuster second quarter, surpassing $1 billion in revenue for the first time and securing a monumental $10 billion U.S. Army contract. The company's enterprise AI platform, AIP, drove U.S. commercial revenue up 93% year-over-year, signaling a seismic shift in how governments and corporations operationalize artificial intelligence.
A U.S.-flagged oil tanker was hailed and threatened with boarding by Iranian Revolutionary Guard speedboats in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime security reports, escalating regional tensions just days before anticipated diplomatic talks.
Following a brief diplomatic pause, Russian forces launched a massive wave of drones and missiles against Ukrainian cities overnight, severely damaging critical energy infrastructure as temperatures plunged below zero.
During a visit to Kyiv, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told Ukrainian lawmakers that achieving an end to the war would involve difficult decisions, while revealing a key Western program now provides the vast majority of Ukraine's air defense missiles.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announces a reassessment of Ukraine's negotiation approach after Russia launches a record ballistic missile strike on energy infrastructure, accusing Moscow of exploiting a diplomatic pause to prepare for winter attacks.
