Pajhwok Monitor

Amid an escalating war with Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country has a stock of powerful new missiles ready for use.

The US president-elect has nominated several new cabinet choices, including his treasury and labour secretaries.

Days before leaving the White House, President Joe Biden has allowed Ukraine to use America’s long-range weapons against Russia, reports CNN.

The United Nations chief has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, advocating for an independent Palestinian state.

Iran will repatriate a thousand Afghan prisoners to their home country over the next two months, says an official.

Russia has voiced stout support for a new UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the embattled Gaza enclave, a media report said on Wednesday.

Despite last month’s election setback, Shigeru Ishiba has retained the post of Japan’s prime minister, say media reports.

The US president-elect has asked the Russian leader not to escalate the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, reports The Washington Post.

With a projected win in Arizona, Donald Trump has completed a clean sweep in all seven swing states in the US presidential vote.

Qatar says it has suspended efforts for mediating a ceasefire between the Palestinian group Hamas and Israel in Gaza.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has greeted Donald Trump on his return to the White House, reports a US media outlet.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sacked his Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in a move that sparked protests in the country.