North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into East Sea: JCS
North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles across its east coast, South Korea's military says, its first ballistic missile test in six months.
Bulgaria faces fresh elections as Socialists refuse to form a government
Bulgaria will head to its third national election this year, after the Socialists on Thursday became the third political party to refuse to lead a government following July's inconclusive parliamentary election.
Putin calls for launch of regular cargo shipments via northern sea route next year
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia should start regular container shipments via the Northern Sea Route across its northern flank from Vladivostok to St Petersburg next year.
Russia says vital to help Afghans form inclusive government
Russia called on Friday for rapid efforts to help form an inclusive interim government in Afghanistan after a deadly attack at Kabul airport, saying Islamic State was trying to capitalise on chaos in the country and endangering everyone.
Russian news outlets ask Putin to call off 'foreign agent' media crackdown
Several Russian media outlets published joint appeals on Friday telling President Vladimir Putin to call off a crackdown on "foreign agent" media that they said is destroying independent journalism.
In shadow of Afghan attack, Biden and Israeli PM seek to narrow differences on Iran
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett searched for common ground on Iran at their first White House meeting on Friday, even as the U.S. leader grappled with the aftermath of a deadly suicide bombing in Kabul during a chaotic U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan.
Analysis: Islamic State attack signals West's least bad option for Afghanistan: the Taliban
The deadly attack on Kabul airport has underlined the realpolitik facing Western powers in Afghanistan: engaging with the Taliban may be their best chance to prevent the country sliding into a breeding ground for Islamist militancy.
China and Russia show common front on Afghanistan
Chinese and Russian leaders discussed Afghanistan on Wednesday, Chinese state media said, but did not echo the G7's call for the Taliban to allow people to flee the country after Aug. 31, as desperate crowds left behind by the withdrawal of U.S. troops continue to fear for their safety.
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