US Praises Progress in Ukraine Peace Framework Talks as Sovereignty Guarantees Stay Firm

US Praises Progress in Ukraine Peace Framework Talks as Sovereignty Guarantees Stay Firm

The United States on Sunday welcomed what it called a “significant step forward” in peace framework discussions held in Switzerland, emphasizing that any negotiated settlement to end the Ukraine war must “fully uphold” Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a joint statement released shortly afterward, Washington and Kyiv confirmed that negotiators had produced an “updated […]

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Trump Announces Tariff Cut to 47% After ‘Productive’ Meeting With Xi Jinping

Trump Announces Tariff Cut to 47% After ‘Productive’ Meeting With Xi Jinping

In a development that could reshape the global trade landscape, US President Donald Trump confirmed he will reduce tariffs on Chinese goods to 47%, down from the previous 57% rate. The move comes after what he described as an “amazing” face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea — their first direct […]

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Trump Heads to South Korea as High-Stakes Meeting with China’s Xi Jinping Looms

Trump Heads to South Korea as High-Stakes Meeting with China’s Xi Jinping Looms

As the world’s attention sharpens on East Asia, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to land in South Korea this Wednesday for a critical two-day visit — one that could shape the future of global trade and diplomacy. His most anticipated moment? A long-awaited meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping — their first in six […]

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Myanmar Junta Sets January Date for Next Phase of Disputed Elections

Myanmar Junta Sets January Date for Next Phase of Disputed Elections

Myanmar’s military government has announced January 11 as the date for the second phase of its controversial multi-stage election, according to state media reports on Wednesday. The election, which many international observers have dismissed as undemocratic and illegitimate, is taking place amid widespread political unrest following the 2021 military coup. The coup, which toppled Nobel […]

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Airbnb and Booking.com Face French Lawsuit Over ‘Occupation Tourism’ in the West Bank

Airbnb and Booking.com Face French Lawsuit Over ‘Occupation Tourism’ in the West Bank

A major legal battle has erupted in France as the Ligue des droits de l’Homme (LDH) — a leading human rights group — has filed a formal complaint against Airbnb and Booking.com, accusing the travel giants of promoting “occupation tourism” through their listings in Israeli settlements across Palestinian territories. Filed in Paris, the case argues […]

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Trump Admits Authorising CIA Black Ops in Venezuela, Ignites Maduro’s Fury

Trump Admits Authorising CIA Black Ops in Venezuela, Ignites Maduro’s Fury

In a development that sent shockwaves across international political circles, former U.S. President Donald Trump openly acknowledged authorising covert CIA operations in Venezuela — a revelation that has reignited tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Speaking to reporters, Trump hinted at his administration’s involvement in secret actions targeting Maduro’s government, which he repeatedly labeled a […]

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A New Dawn in the Middle East: Historic Ceasefire Declaration Brings Hope to Gaza

A New Dawn in the Middle East: Historic Ceasefire Declaration Brings Hope to Gaza

In a historic breakthrough, the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey have officially signed a declaration to guarantee a ceasefire in Gaza—marking the potential end of two years of devastating conflict. The landmark signing took place at a summit in Egypt, with U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi co-chairing the event. […]

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Palestinians Return to the Rubble: Gaza’s Fragile Ceasefire Reveals the True Cost of War

Palestinians Return to the Rubble: Gaza’s Fragile Ceasefire Reveals the True Cost of War

Thousands of displaced Palestinians made their way back across the scarred landscape of Gaza on Friday, walking through ruins and shattered streets to find what was left of their homes. The ceasefire, which began earlier that day, brought a brief silence after two years of relentless conflict, allowing families to step cautiously into what once […]

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Putin Takes Steps to Address Trade Imbalance with India: A Renewed Focus on Mutual Growth

Putin Takes Steps to Address Trade Imbalance with India: A Renewed Focus on Mutual Growth

In a significant gesture ahead of his upcoming December visit to India, Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his government to take concrete steps to address the growing trade imbalance between Russia and India—largely driven by India’s heavy crude oil imports from Russia. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club, a high-level global platform for dialogue […]

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Japan’s Reluctance to Recognise Palestinian State Draws Global Attention Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Japan’s Reluctance to Recognise Palestinian State Draws Global Attention Amid Rising Regional Tensions

TOKYO, Sept 17 — Japan has decided not to recognise a Palestinian state at this time, a position believed to stem from its strategic alignment with the United States and a desire to avoid escalating tensions with Israel, according to a report by The Asahi Shimbun, citing unnamed government sources. This decision comes as several […]

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