President Vladimir Putin has arrived for his first-ever presidential visit to Chukotka in Russia's Far East, Russian state media reported on Wednesday.
Putin has arrived in Anadyr, the local capital of the Chukotka region.
Chukotka is the easternmost region of Russia, with a maritime border on the Bering Strait with the US state of Alaska.
Israeli forces advance in Khan Younis, 20 killed across Gaza
Israeli tanks pushed into northern parts of the Khan Younis area in the south of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday and Palestinian medics said Israeli airstrikes had killed at least 20 people across the enclave.
South Korean lawmakers call to impeach President Yoon
South Korean lawmakers on Wednesday called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later, triggering the biggest political crisis in decades in Asia's fourth-largest economy.
Syria rebels 'at gates' of central city Hama
Syrian rebel forces arrived at the gates of the key city of Hama on Tuesday, as their fighting with the military sparked "a large wave of displacement", a war monitor said.
Philippines' VP Duterte faces second impeachment complaint
A second impeachment complaint was filed on Wednesday against Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte over her alleged misuse of public funds and refusal to defend her budget before Congress.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has called out three Dubai officials for not prioritizing public access and a people-centric approach.
The UAE has once again reiterated its solidarity with the Palestinian people and called for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza.
In a significant move to enhance the capabilities of the UAE Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defense has announced the inauguration of the Khalifa bin Zayed II Airborne Brigade Command, now under the Presidential Guard Command.
