A globe is seen in front of Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration, August 6, 2022. — Reuters State Department website changes language on Taiwan. Taiwan foreign minister thanks US for its ‘support’. Taiwan reports Canadian warship in Taiwan Strait. TAIPEI: The US State Department has removed a statement on its website that it does not support Taiwan independence, …
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A high-level delegation from US President Donald Trump’s administration is set to begin crucial discussions in Saudi Arabia with Russian and Ukrainian officials, aiming to broker an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, US officials said on Saturday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Trump’s Middle East negotiator Steve Witkoff will travel …
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At least 18 people were killed and as many were injured in a stampede at the main railway station in India’s capital New Delhi on Saturday night, the chief minister of the capital territory confirmed on Sunday. The incident occurred around 8pm (local time) on two platforms as passengers waited to board trains to Prayagraj city, where the Hindu Maha …
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French President Emmanuel Macron, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrive for a working session during a summit on the conflict in Ukraine at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France December 9, 2019. — Reuters Trump team to include Security Adviser Mike Waltz besides Rubio. Trump officials didn’t disclose time and venue of peace talks. Rubio called …
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Thousands of Hindu devotees are seen taking a dip in the Triveni Sangam at ‘Kumbh-2025, Prayagraj’. — X@myogioffice NEW DELHI: At least 15 people, including ten women and three children, have died in a stampede at the New Delhi railway station as passengers rushed to board two delayed trains, the Indian media reported, citing government officials. The incident occurred around 2000 local …
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany on February 14. — Reuters Chinese FM hopes US can work together in same direction. Says China developed by overcoming difficulties, obstacles. Addresses Munich conference, attended by US vice president. BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China will “play along to the end” …
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky appears at a press conference on September 4, 2024. — Reuters MUNICH: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday warned the United States not to strike a deal with Russia “behind our backs”, as he urged Europe to stand up and make its voice heard. Speaking at a gathering of top policymakers in Munich, the Ukrainian leader …
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Ukraine has little chance of surviving Russia’s assault without United States support, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says, as US President Donald Trump announced negotiations to end the war will begin after a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Probably it will be very, very, very difficult. And of course, in all the difficult situations you have a chance. But we …
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An undated photo released by the US Department of Homeland Security shows migrants as they boarded planes for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. — DHS ACLU challenges migrant detentions, citing rights violations, secrecy. Families struggle to contact detainees; legal access stays blocked. DHS defends transfers, claiming detainees have gang affiliations. TEXAS: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and several immigrant advocacy groups …
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US President Donald Trump raises his fist upon arrival in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, February 14, 2025. — Reuters Vice President Vance’s speech sparks immediate criticism in Europe. Trump says most worrisome threat to Europe was not Russia, China. Vance questioned democracy in Europe as whole: US president WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Friday Europeans are losing …
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