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File photo: US President Donald Trump with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy The Pentagon is considering whether to divert some weapons originally intended for Ukraine to the Middle East as the war in Iran puts pressure on US stockpiles of key munitions, The Washington Post reported, citing three people familiar with the matter. Air defence interceptors among…
Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly round-up of top international news. This week we are covering developments in Syria between Damascus and the Kurds, the signing of the India-EU FTA, Russia-Ukraine war negotiations, China’s purging of its top general, and EU’s recognition of Morocco’s position on the Moroccan Sahara. So,…
Putin with Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed not to target Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for one week during a period of extreme cold. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said he made the request directly to Putin because…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he will meet US President Donald Trump in Florida over the weekend, as diplomatic efforts continue to bring an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine.Speaking to reporters, Zelenskyy said the discussions on Sunday will focus on security guarantees for Ukraine. He said negotiators are close to…
Behind closed-door meetings at White House, US President Donald Trump urged his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to accept Vladimir Putin’s terms to end the war, warning that Russia would “destroy” Ukraine if it refused.The meeting between the US and Ukrainian leaders descended several times into a “shouting match”, with Trump “cursing all the time”, according…
Trump had met Putin in Alaska on August 15 US President Donald Trump said he had a “very productive” phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing it as a step towards ending the war in Ukraine.The two leaders agreed to hold a meeting of senior advisers next week, led by Secretary of State Marco…
Vladimir Putin (left), Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP) US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Russia that he could send long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if Moscow does not settle its ongoing war, signalling a potential escalation in pressure on Vladimir Putin’s government.“I might say, ’Look: if this war is not going to get settled,…
Indian in Russia army captured NEW DELHI: Ukrainian media reported Tuesday that a 22-year-old Indian national who was fighting for the Russian army had been captured by Ukrainian forces. Indian authorities did not confirm the detention but said they were working to verify reports that identified the man as Majoti Sahil Mohammed, apparently a resident…
Pete Hoekstra (Image/X@USAmbCanada) and Donald Trump (AP image) The US ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra has voiced frustration over what he sees as growing anti-American sentiment in the country, including from political leaders, following US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on much of the world.Speaking at a Halifax Chamber of Commerce event on…
10 US Colleges That Are Leading the Charge for Free Speech on Campus (Image: iStock) Every year, debates about free speech and expression on college campuses grow louder as political conflicts intensify in Palestine, Sudan, Ukraine and other conflict zones, demanding immediate attention and peace interventions. From student protests to high-profile disinvitations of guest speakers,…
