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Separate goals, common enemy for Mali's jihadists and separatists

Separate goals, common enemy for Mali's jihadists and separatists

Unprecedented attacks in Mali by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists and Tuareg separatists who killed the defence minister and seized a key town are the dramatic result of a new alliance the two groups forged a year ago. The separatists and the jihadists have divergent interests, but are united against a

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Iran FM to meet Putin - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Saint Petersburg early on Monday and is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian and Iranian state media reported. The expected meeting comes off the back of whirlwind

Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks remain stalled

Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks remain stalled

Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung in the balance, following a flurry of regional diplomacy and the collapse of planned talks in Pakistan. Abbas Araghchi arrived in Saint Petersburg, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Telegram, where he

US says three killed in boat strike as campaign toll hits 185

The US military said Sunday that three men were killed when it struck a boat "engaged in narco-trafficking operations" in the Eastern Pacific ocean. This latest strike -- which follows dozens of similar attacks in recent months -- brings the US campaign's death toll to at least

North Korea's Kim reaffirms support for Russia's 'sacred' Ukraine war

North Korea's Kim reaffirms support for Russia's 'sacred' Ukraine war

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed Pyongyang's support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, vowing to help Moscow achieve victory in its "sacred" war, state media reported on Monday. Pyongyang has sent missiles, munitions and thousands of troops to assist Russia in Ukraine,

North Korea strengthens nuclear push as US flails in Middle East

North Korea strengthens nuclear push as US flails in Middle East

North Korea is taking advantage of the Middle East war to speed up its weapons development and cement its nuclear status in a world where international norms have broken down, analysts say. Since US-Israeli strikes on Iran began in late February, North Korea has conducted five missile launches, including

Attacks in Mali: What we know

Attacks in Mali: What we know

Mali has been plunged into an unprecedented security crisis after an alliance of Tuareg rebels and a jihadist group carried out synchronised attacks against the West African country's military leadership. The two groups are the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition and the al-Qaeda-linked Jihadist Group for