Middle East and Africa

Ukraine hits Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea for first time, official says

Bulgarian government resigns after weeks of street protests

Portugal general strike stalls transport, closes schools in labour reform protest

Russia says there are no misunderstandings with the U.S. over Ukraine any more

Interpol-led global wildlife sting makes record seizures of animals, plants, timber

US House committee approves Africa trade bill, no mention of South Africa exclusion for now

Trump says Ukraine hasn't had an election for a long time

Venezuela's Machado defies travel ban, arrives in Oslo to claim Nobel Peace Prize

Zelenskiy says China taking steps to intensify cooperation with Russia

Ukraine disables 'shadow fleet' vessel with sea drones in Black Sea

Canada lists four extremist, insurgent groups as foreign terrorist entities

Europeans discuss Ukraine with Trump at 'critical moment' for peace

Drones did not threaten Ukrainian president's aircraft, Irish PM says