Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is “not ready” to sign a minerals deal with the United States, a source said on Saturday, raising doubts about the proposed agreement as a rift between the two countries deepened. Since taking office last month, President Donald Trump has upended US foreign policy, making diplomatic overtures towards the Kremlin while demanding Ukraine give up its …
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Pope Francis is in a critical condition after suffering a severe respiratory attack that required high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions, the Vatican said on Saturday, as he continues his treatment for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital. “At the moment, the prognosis is reserved,” it said, as the 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church prepared to spend his ninth night …
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Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy attends a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China October 18, 2024. — Reuters LONDON: The United Kingdom will introduce its most severe sanctions against Russia on Monday, aiming to cripple Moscow’s war efforts in Ukraine as the conflict enters its third year, …
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US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, US, November 19, 2024. — Reuters Musk says he’s sending email to federal employees shortly. Workers may lose jobs if they fail to account for week work. Those failing to respond will be considered to have resigned. …
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Decorated candles, flowers, and pictures of Pope Francis sit next to the statue of the late Pope John Paul II outside Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis is admitted for treatment, in Rome, Italy, on February 22, 2025. — Reuters Pope not out of danger, condition continues to be critical: Vatican. ‘His prolonged asthmatic attack required high-flow oxygen’. Thrombocytopenia, anaemia diagosed in …
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American and USAID flags fly outside the aid agency’s building in Washington, DC, US, February 1, 2025. — Reuters WASHINGTON: The Trump administration released $5.3 billion in previously frozen foreign aid, mostly for security and counternarcotics programmes, according to a list of exemptions reviewed by Reuters that included only limited humanitarian relief. President Donald Trump ordered a 90-day pause on …
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Defendant Hadi Matar arrives for his trial on charges of second-degree attempted murder and second-degree assault dating to an attack on Salman Rushdie, at Chautauqua County Court in Mayville, New York, US, February 11, 2025. — Reuters Matar found guilty of attempted murder in second degree. Attorney praises audience members who rushed to Rushdie’s aid. Convict’s lawyer says client disappointed …
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Palestinian militants on Saturday freed two Israeli hostages, among the last live captives eligible for release under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released. Freedom for the captives caps an emotional two days in Israel, where the family of another hostage, Shiri Bibas, earlier on Saturday confirmed receipt of her remains. …
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This handout photograph released by the Ukrainian presidential press service on September 27, 2024 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and Republican presidential nominee former US President Donald Trump meeting on September 27, 2024 in New York. — AFP Ukraine and US negotiating economic deal for fair cooperation. Zelenskiy rejects initial US proposal, citing lack of security promises. Tensions rise …
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An American flag and USAID flag fly outside the USAID building in Washington, DC, US, February 1, 2025. — Reuters India investigates possible election-influencing activity by USAID. Trump mentions USAID spent $21 million on Indian voter turnout. Indian Express reports funds were for Bangladesh, not India. NEW DELHI: India’s authorities are investigating a “deeply troubling” information about US government’s activity …
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