Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meet at Trump Tower in New York City, US, September 27, 2024. — Reuters President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he wanted to “make things right” with Donald Trump and work under the US president’s “strong leadership” to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine, AFP reported. …
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People watch a wildfire site in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, March 4, 2025, in this photo taken by Kyodo. — Reuters TOKYO: Firefighters were on Tuesday battling Japan’s worst wildfire in half a century, which has left one dead and forced the evacuation of nearly 4,000 local residents. White smoke billowed from a forested area around the northern city …
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Serbian opposition lawmakers let off smoke grenades inside Serbian parliament, in Belgrade, Serbia March 4, 2025, in this screengrab taken from a video. — Reuters Serbian opposition lawmakers threw smoke grenades and tear gas inside parliament on Tuesday to protest against the government and support demonstrating students, with one legislator suffering a stroke during the chaos. Four months of student-led …
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a statement on plans to strengthen the European defence industry and the EU’s military capabilities, in Brussels, Belgium March 4, 2025. — Reuters Europe under pressure to step up its defence spending. Commission proposes joint EU borrowing of 150 billion euros. EU leaders to discuss plan in special summit on Thursday. The …
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Iran national flag. — AFP/File Former agriculture, industry ministers sentenced. They served under late president Ebrahim Raisi. Debsh Tea company’s top official also punished. An Iranian court has sentenced two former ministers to prison over a multi-billion-dollar corruption case involving imported tea, the judiciary said Tuesday. The case, known in Iran as the Debsh Tea Scandal, was opened in 2023 …
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Pope Francis looks on during the Jubilee audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican, February 1, 2025. — Reuters Pope Francis suffered two episodes of “acute respiratory insufficiency” on Monday, the Vatican said, a setback for the 88-year-old pontiff as he battles double pneumonia. Francis, who has been in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since February 14, is again receiving “non-invasive, …
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Police secure the area after a car drove into a crowd, in Mannheim, Germany, March 3, 2025 — Reuters Accident involves no indications of religious, political motivation. Suspected German man may have been psychologically unwell. Germany on high alert for carnival season following accident. MANNHEIM: A car drove into a crowd in the western German city of Mannheim on Monday, …
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US President Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine following his clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week, a White House official said, deepening the fissure that has opened between the two one-time allies. The move comes after Trump upended US policy on Ukraine and Russia upon taking office in January, adopting a more conciliatory stance towards Moscow …
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US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 28, 2025. — Reuters Trump suggests minerals deal with Ukraine still possible. Vance says best security is US economic stake in Ukraine. European leaders propose peace plan, seek US support. WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine …
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US President Donald Trump (centre) meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy (left) as US Vice President JD Vance (right) reacts at the White House in Washington, DC, US on February 28, 2025. — Reuters Ukraine’s parliament has stated that the nation’s security relies heavily on support from the US, praising President Donald Trump’s peacekeeping role as “decisive” in bringing an …
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