Historian Yuri Dmitriev was returned to a Russian penal colony without a diagnosis after reported stroke concerns, rights activists said.
Flydubai suspended Israel flights after an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, raising safety, regulatory and diplomatic risks.
Russia will attend G20 energy talks in Houston, testing U.S. strategy as energy security, sanctions and shipping risks dominate the agenda.
The US orders a significant reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, citing cost concerns and evolving diplomatic relations with North Korea and Seoul's Iran stance.
The US has lifted sanctions on Miami-based Bel-Kap-Steel following Belarus’s release of political prisoners, signaling a strategic shift impacting Belarusian metallurgy and finance sectors.
Russia closes Romanian consulate in St. Petersburg, declaring acting consul persona non grata in response to Romania shutting Russian consulate in Constanța after a drone incident.
France and Italy express reservations about the EU's proposed entry ban on Russian combatants, citing enforcement challenges and risks of broader application.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani cancels US visit after Donald Trump’s offensive remarks about PM Giorgia Meloni, highlighting diplomatic tensions between Italy and the US.
Bolivia and the US sign their first drug control agreement since 2008, marking renewed cooperation amid longstanding diplomatic tensions and aiming to curb cocaine trafficking.
Twenty-two countries accuse Iran of orchestrating attacks targeting Jewish communities and dissidents abroad, warning of violations of sovereignty and calling for immediate cessation.
Ukraine urges the UN to ban Russian military participation in peacekeeping missions over documented sexual crimes, challenging Russia's role within the organization.
Former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro has relocated from Hungary to the US amid Warsaw's extradition efforts, reflecting shifting political alliances and regional judicial complexities.
US President Trump announced positive progress in negotiations with Iran, with both sides close to signing a memorandum of understanding to end conflicts and address nuclear concerns.
Israeli forces detained several vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla seeking to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, reinforcing the ongoing maritime blockade and complicating relief efforts.
Israel denies receiving evidence from Ukraine concerning stolen grain on a Russian ship docked at Haifa, highlighting diplomatic and trade tensions.
Hungarian PM Péter Madyar will negotiate with the EU to unlock over €35 billion in funds frozen due to compliance issues under the previous government.