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Al Mayadeen's Beirut Bureau chief: Addition of non-military envoy was agreed upon to pursue non-technical matters.

Al Mayadeen's Beirut Bureau Chief: Lebanese Presidency's statement affirms Lebanon's readiness to attend talks in an effective capacity.

Lebanese Presidency: President has assigned former Ambassador Simon Karam to head military technical committee in talks.

Israeli occupation forces carry out an arrest campaign during a raid on Surif, north of Al-Khalil in the southern occupied West Bank.

Syrian Foreign Ministry: Damascus expresses its gratitude to the countries that voted in the UN General Assembly in favor of ending the Israeli occupation of the Syrian Golan.

Ushakov: Russia and the United States agreed not to disclose the substance of the Putin–Witkoff talks.

Ushakov: No specific formulas were discussed during the meeting, but rather the essence of what was included in the US documents.

Ushakov: Several proposals and possible plans for a settlement in Ukraine were presented during the meeting.

Putin’s adviser Yuri Ushakov said the meeting between President Putin and Witkoff was constructive, practical in nature, and highly useful.

Israeli occupation forces stormed the town of Silwad, northeast of Ramallah, and fired at young men as they resisted the raid.

Damascus rejects legitimacy of Israeli presence in Golan

The Syrian Foreign Ministry stressed that technical talks do not imply any waiver of Syria’s right to the occupied Golan, reaffirming its sovereignty.

Today

The Lebanese President appoints a civilian envoy to head IMIM talks in Naqoura.

Lebanese President appoints civilian envoy to head Mechanism talks

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun appoints former ambassador Simon Karam to lead Lebanon’s delegation to the Naqoura technical committee.

Today

Colombian fisherman killed in US airstrike, family files complaint

A Colombian family has filed a formal complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, saying that Alejandro Carranza Medina was unlawfully killed in a US airstrike ordered by the Trump administration on September 15.

Today

A Senior official and 3 others were killed in militant ambush in northwestern Pakistan.

Senior official, 3 others killed in militant ambush in Pakistan

A senior Pakistani official, two policemen, and a civilian were killed in a militant ambush in North Waziristan.

Today

French President Emmanuel Macron, right, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hug each other after a joint press conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Monday, Dec 1, 2025. (AP)

Macron-Zelensky talks focused on sanctions on Russia, US peace plan

French President Macron hosted Ukraine’s Zelensky in Paris for high-stakes talks on a potential peace plan, urging European involvement.

Today

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his delegation attend talks with US special envoy Steve Witkoff, second left, and Jared Kushner in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (AP)

Putin holds ‘constructive’ talks with US delegation on Ukraine

Moscow received four more documents alongside the 28-point plan initially put forth by the United States for a potential settlement in Ukraine.

Today

Putin holds ‘constructive’ talks with US delegation on Ukraine

Moscow received four more documents alongside the 28-point plan initially put forth by the United States for a potential settlement in Ukraine.

Today

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro gives a statement during a forum on democracy and multilateralism at La Moneda palace in Santiago, Chile, Monday, July 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

Colombia's Petro warns Trump: 'Do not threaten our sovereignty'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro invites Donald Trump to visit Colombia and witness the destruction of cocaine labs, rejecting threats and warning against violating Colombian sovereignty.

Today

Pope Leo XIV waves as he boards a flight back to the Vatican after his visit to Lebanon at Beirut International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (AP)

Pope Leo urges Trump to avoid military action in Venezuela

Pope Leo calls on Trump to reject military intervention in Venezuela, urging dialogue as US forces expand operations in the Caribbean amid rising tensions.

2 Dec

In this picture released by the official website of the Iranian Army on Thursday, August 21, 2025, a missile is fired from a vessel during an Iranian Navy drill in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean (AP)

SCO praises Iran’s role in Sahand 2025 counterterrorism drill

A senior SCO official hails Iran’s strong commitment to counterterrorism as Sahand 2025 drills move to their final phase with regional delegations in Shabestar.

2 Dec

This photo provided by the US Attorney's Office on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, show Rahmanullah Lakanwal. (U.S. Attorney’s Office via AP)

White House Guard shooting suspect charged with murder, assault

A fatal shooting near the White House has led to murder charges against Afghan asylum holder Rahmanullah Lakanwal and triggered a sweeping US crackdown on Afghan immigration cases.

2 Dec

A protester holds a placard reading "Budget 2026" during a demonstration for higher wages and against austerity, in Paris, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

French unions renew protests as 2026 austerity budget sparks outrage

Thousands marched in Paris as unions intensified opposition to France’s 2026 budget, which includes tax hikes and frozen social benefits despite growing economic and political tensions.