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Iran-Russia military cooperation: murky, but in Tehran's interest
Iran stands accused by Western powers of supplying drones to Russia for its war against Ukraine, with analysts saying such military cooperation is of immense interest for Tehran at a delicate moment for its theocratic leadership.
Ecuador drug violence: six police wounded in prison riot
Six police were wounded Thursday in the latest prison riot to hit Ecuador, officials said, as the country is gripped by violence blamed on organized crime groups waging a deadly drug war. Groups armed with weapons including car bombs hit more than 18 targets in the two provinces, including police and gas installations, a clinic -- where a civilian was critically wounded -- and a bus terminal.
NGO asks France, Spain, Greece for help in migrant stand-off
Migrant rescue group SOS Mediterranee said Thursday it had called on the governments of France, Greece and Spain to help find a port for 234 people rescued while trying to reach Europe, after Italy and Malta failed to respond.
Red Cross eyes digital emblem for cyberspace protection
When Red Cross staff work in conflict zones, their recognisable red-on-white emblems signal they and those they are helping should not be targeted.
Cautious hope for Ethiopia deal to silence the guns
World leaders and ordinary Ethiopians voiced cautious hope that a breakthrough deal between Ethiopia's government and Tigrayan rebels could signal a permanent end to the brutal conflict in Africa's second most populous country.
Lula, Bolsonaro teams to start Brazil power transition
Brazilian president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's advisers will meet government officials Thursday to start the power transition, as supporters of incumbent Jair Bolsonaro continue loud -- albeit shrinking -- protests against his election loss.
Ukraine shipments resume but Russia casts doubt on grain deal
Grain shipments from Ukraine resumed on Thursday after Russia quickly returned to a deal allowing their safe passage through the Black Sea following international pressure. After Wednesday's announcement that Russia was rejoining the deal, the UN on Thursday said seven vessels were transiting through the Black Sea shipping corridor.
US personnel tracking American-supplied gear in Ukraine
US personnel are inspecting stocks of American-supplied military equipment in Ukraine as part of efforts to keep track of gear provided to Kyiv's forces, the Pentagon said Thursday. US personnel are conducting inspections "wherever the security conditions allow," while the Defense Department is also training Kyiv's forces so they can provide data from areas where embassy teams cannot go.
Millions at risk of severe hunger in South Sudan: UN
Almost eight million people in South Sudan, or two-thirds of the population in the deeply troubled country, are at risk of severe hunger, the United Nations warned on Thursday.
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