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Israelis mourn sisters killed in occupied West Bank attack
The mother who was also shot in the attack remains in critical condition in a hospital, unaware of her daughters' deaths.
US House leader McCarthy, Taiwan president meet as China protests
China claims sovereignty over Taiwan, which it considers a rogue province.
The United States meanwhile has long maintained a "strategic ambiguity" on the matter, trying to dissuade China from invading the island, while at the same time discouraging Taiwanese leaders from declaring independence.
Aliens aren't behind recent sightings in US airspace: The White House
After a surreal weekend, in which three aerial devices were downed over America, National security spokesman John Kirby put rumours to bed of extra-terrestrial involvement but said the US has uncovered a Chinese intelligence-gathering programme.
US shoots down 'high-altitude object' over Alaskan airspace
US shoots down 'high-altitude object' over Alaskan airspace
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Baltic states and Russia trade diplomatic blows over Ukraine
Diplomatic tensions are increasing over Ukraine between Russia and the Baltic states where all three have announced they are recalling their ambassadors from Moscow.
Kosovo-Serbia border road blocks to be removed from today
It is hoped a dispute between Kosovo and Serbia will be defused with an announcement that border road blocks will be removed from today.
China removes six diplomats from UK after Hong Kong protester assault
The incident in October increased tensions between London and Beijing.
China closes two 'secret police stations' in Czech capital Prague
Beijing has been accused of setting up more than 50 illegal centres in Europe to harass dissidents.
Migrant rescue ship allowed to dock in France after Italy's refusal
The French government has warned that "there will be extremely strong consequences for bilateral relations" with Italy.
China accused of operating 'secret police stations' in the Netherlands
NGOs say the illegal posts are used to monitor and silence political opponents and dissidents abroad. Beijing rejects the claims.
Albania breaks diplomatic ties with Iran over major cyberattack
Tirana has accused the Iranian regime of trying to destroy its government's digital infrastructure.
Taiwan 'will not back down' amid China threats, says its president
China's foreign minister said the US was "playing with fire", as Pelosi became the highest-ranking US official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island
Russia threatens revenge against Norway for alleged Arctic blockade
Moscow claims that Oslo is preventing supplies from reaching Russians living in the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard.
Rwanda and DRC tensions of 'grave concern', African Union leader says
The latest tensions between the two countries came after Congolese forces and the M23 paramilitary group skirmished on several fronts this week in North Kivu, a war-torn eastern province of the DRC
Russia expels three Slovakian diplomats in retaliatory move
Bratislava had expelled three Russian officials earlier this month for alleged diplomatic violations.
Belarus expels majority of Ukrainian diplomats and embassy staff
Kyiv has accused Minsk of preparing to send its own troops into Ukraine following Russia's invasion.
EU member states expel 20 total Russian diplomats amid Ukraine war
Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania announced the expulsions on Friday.
Slovakia charges two suspects with spying for Russia
Slovakia's foreign ministry had said it would also expel three Russian diplomats for alleged spying and bribery.
Bulgaria expels two Russian diplomats for spying amid Ukraine tensions
One diplomat is accused of leaking "confidential information" about Bulgaria's defence ministry since 2016.
Biden and Putin to talk next week amid growing tensions over Ukraine
The planned talks come after Kyiv has warned Russia could invade next month. Meanwhile, the Kremlin says it wants binding guarantees to avert NATO's expansion to Ukraine.