Russian and US diplomats met in Turkey on Thursday for talks to resolve disputes over their respective embassies in Washington and Moscow, a first test of their ability to reset wider relations and work towards ending the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin last year described relations as “below zero” under the administration of Joe Biden, who backed Ukraine with aid …
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (centre) gestures towards US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz (left) as he meets with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. — Reuters Naif Alotaibi, a prominent Saudi writer and media adviser, has maintained that the world seeks Riyadh’s assistance in resolving major world conflicts not only due to its strong financial …
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The UK government’s decision to cut its overseas aid budget has raised serious concerns about its ability to meet climate finance commitments made to developing nations. Experts warn that the move could significantly impact vulnerable countries struggling with climate change and environmental crises. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a reduction in the UK’s aid budget from 0.5% to …
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A representation of cryptocurrency bitcoin is seen in this illustration. — Reuters/File The US Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday accused North Korea of being behind the theft of $1.5 billion worth of digital assets last week, the largest crypto heist in history. Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange Bybit reported last week that it had been robbed of 400,000 in cryptocurrency Ethereum. …
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Hundreds of Palestinians held in Israeli jails arrive at the European hospital in Gaza as Israel releases the remaining 642 Palestinian detainees scheduled to be freed in the first phase of the ceasefire deal with Hamas. Emotional scenes in the occupied West Bank as dozens of Palestinian prisoners who had been serving life and long sentences reunite with their families. …
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The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, January 8, 2020. — Reuters Transgender service members will be separated from the US military unless they receive an exemption, according to a Pentagon memo filed in court on Wednesday, essentially banning them from joining or serving in the military. The …
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Customers buy fruits and vegetables at an open air evening market in Ahmedabad, India, August 21, 2023. — Reuters A new report has estimated that around a billion Indians don’t have money to spend on any discretionary goods or services though India is home to 1.4 billion people, BBC reported. According to the report from Blume Ventures, a venture capital …
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An American flag and USAID flag fly outside the USAID building in Washington, DC, US, February 1, 2025. — Reuters Spending to be cut on programmes not aligning with Trump’s “America First” agenda. Review in part target multi-year foreign assistance contracts awarded by USAID. Review looks at more than 9,100 grants involving foreign assistance, valued over $15.9bn. WASHINGTON: The United …
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US President Donald Trump is seen speaking dutring a bilateral meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2020. — Reuters BRUSSELS: The European Union has strongly rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that it was created to undermine America, insisting on Wednesday that the …
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US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy (left). — Reuters/File US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will visit Washington on Friday to finalise an agreement on rare earth minerals, Reuters reported. However, the deal’s success remains uncertain, as Zelenskiy indicated its outcome depends on discussions with Trump. The agreement would see Ukraine allocate …
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