North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un will "soon" visit Russia for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
That's according to North Korean state media, which did not confirm the exact details of the meet.
Some media reports claim the two leaders could hold their first summit this week.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul:
Iran says peace talks would be 'unreasonable' following Israeli strikes
Iran's lead negotiator, parliament speaker Mohammed Bager Qalibaf, has suggested it would be "unreasonable" to proceed with talks to forge a permanent peace deal with the US after Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet on Wednesday, killing hundreds.
148 dead as Afghanistan faces harsher weather
Afghanistan is set to face further rough conditions on Thursday, the country's weather authorities warned, following floods, earthquakes, and landslides that have killed 148 people over the past two weeks.
Vance to lead US delegation to Iran talks on Saturday
US President Donald Trump is dispatching his Iran negotiating team, led by Vice President JD Vance, to Pakistan for talks, the White House told reporters on Wednesday, adding that the first round of negotiations would take place on Saturday.
Trump criticises NATO over Iran in meeting with alliance's boss
US President Donald Trump vented his frustration with NATO during a private meeting with its secretary-general, Mark Rutte, on Wednesday as relations in the military alliance reached a crisis point over the Iran war.
Bahrain airport begins gradual flight resumption
The operator of Bahrain International Airport, Bahrain Airport Company, has confirmed the gradual resumption of flights following the reopening of the Kingdom’s airspace.
The UAE said its air defence systems have not detected any incoming missiles or drones from Iran over the last 24 hours as the two-week ceasefire takes effect.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has urged the public to raise the UAE flag in a show of loyalty to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The UAE has strongly condemned the Israeli attacks on Lebanon, expressing concern over its repercussions on regional security and stability.
