Ukraine's recently elected President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday offered to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for their first talks, calling for Western leaders to mediate.

Let's do it: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky offers to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin for first talks

Britain scrambled on Monday to stem damage to its relations with Washington and find the leaker of cables in which the UK ambassador called US President Donald Trump "inept".

Britain hunts for leaker of cables calling Donald Trump 'inept'

Greece's new prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, formally takes up the reins Monday, a day after an election victory that puts him in charge of the EU's most indebted member with promises to end a decade of economic crisis.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis becomes Greece's new Prime Minister on vow to end economic crisis

A hedge fund billionaire has been arrested on sex trafficking charges in the New York area, after having long been followed by accusations of molesting young girls, US media reported.

United States billionaire Jeffrey Epstein arrested on sex trafficking charges: Reports

North Korea remembers Kim II-Sung on 25th death anniversary

In a bid to cut costs with a struggling economy back home, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed his wish to stay at the ambassador's residence during his visit to the US capital later this month.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan expresses wish to stay at Ambassador's home during US visit

Dozens of powerful Afghans resumed talks with the Taliban on Monday in Doha, where a possible ceasefire is on the table along with key issues such as women's rights.

Afghanistan rivals resume talks for peace with Taliban in Doha

Britain's ambassador in the United States has described President Donald Trump and his administration as "inept" and "uniquely dysfunctional", according to leaked diplomatic memos published by the Mail on Sunday.

UK's top envoy in US says Trump executive 'inept': Report

President Donald Trump said on Friday mass deportation roundups would begin "fairly soon" as US migrant advocates vowed their communities would be "ready" when immigration officers come.

Starting 'fairly soon', says Trump on immigration raids

By Benjamin Habib Sunday’s trilateral meeting in the Korean Demilitarized Zone between US President Donald Trump, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and South Korean President Moon Jae In made for compelling viewing, the latest chapter in Korean peninsula summit diplomacy.

US president Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have to find real common ground

The United States has called an emergency meeting of the UN atomic watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors to discuss Iran, the US mission to the agency said on Friday, after Tehran breached its 2015 nuclear deal with major powers.

United Nations nuclear watchdog's board to meet on Iran at request of US

Washington's refusal to condemn an airstrike on a detention centre that killed dozens of migrants blamed on Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar by his rivals shows tacit US support, experts say.

US banks on Libya strongman Khalifa Haftar: Experts

Rival Afghans will meet Sunday in Doha for a fresh round of talks mediated by Qatar and Germany, as the United States eyes peace with the Taliban within three months.

Afghans meet in Doha for fresh round of talks as US eyes peace with Taliban

U.S. President Donald Trump said "our nation is stronger than it ever was before" at a fourth of July speech in Washington DC.

Trump: US is 'stronger than it ever was before'

In a sweltering capital threatened by storms, the traditional Fourth of July parade Thursday served as a warm-up act to a distinctly nontraditional evening event at the Lincoln Memorial, where President Donald Trump planned to command the stage against the backdrop of a show of military muscle.

Trump protesters, supporters mark July 4 in DC

Senior officials of India and the US are likely to meet in the next couple of weeks here to discuss differences on trade matters between the two countries. "On trade, Foreign Secretary did mention in his briefing that the two sides will meet very soon.

India, US officials likely to meet soon to discuss trade difference: MEA

As the United States and Iran appear set on a collision course, it is clear that no global or regional player is prepared to openly side with Iran and invite the wrath of President Donald Trump.

WION Edit: India watches as US-Iran conflict unravels

An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale hit the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan on Thursday. The earthquake occurred at around 9:50 am (IST) today, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Hindu Kush in Afghanistan

North Korea's mission to the United Nations accused the United States on Wednesday of being "more and more hell-bent on hostile acts" against Pyongyang, despite President Donald Trump wanting talks between the two countries.

US 'hell-bent on hostile acts' despite wanting to talk: North Korea

Environmental groups sued the Indonesian president and several government officials on Thursday over worsening air quality in the capital, Jakarta, one of the world's most congested cities.

Indonesian president sued over congested capital's air pollution

'Salute to America': Trump set to showcase US military strength on July 4 Independence Day

Iran's intelligence minister said Tehran and Washington could hold talks only if the United States ended its sanctions and Iran's top authority allowed the talks between the arch-foes, state news agency IRNA reported on Thursday.

Talks with US can be reviewed only if Trump lifts sanctions: Iran minister

Existing US tariffs will have to be removed if there is to be a trade deal between Beijing and Washington, China's commerce ministry said on Thursday. The leaders of the two countries agreed last weekend to relaunch trade talks that had stalled in May after US officials accused China of pulling back from commitments made in the text of pact negotiators had said was nearly finished.

China says existing United States tariffs must be removed for a trade deal

A US Navy Seal has been found not guilty of killing a young Islamic State group (IS) prisoner and other murder charges in a San Diego military court. Watch full video to know more.

Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher found not guilty of killing IS teen

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