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Will Zelensky wear a suit? White House asks ahead of Oval Office talks with Trump
The question of Zelenskyy’s attire, seemingly minor on the surface, became a flashpoint during his last White House visit in March, which officials later described as a diplomatic misstep.
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After Delhi Stop, China’s Wang Yi to visit Pakistan: Should India read between the lines?
Beijing’s embrace of Islamabad is not new. The so-called “iron brothers” relationship, propped up through loans, weapons transfers and infrastructure projects, has become China’s primary lever in South Asia.
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‘Terror fight, border peace, multipolar order’: Jaishankar outlines priorities in talks with Wang Yi
Jaishankar noted that this was the first ministerial visit from Beijing since the leaders of the two countries met in Kazan in October 2024, providing a timely opportunity to review bilateral ties.
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China's Wang Yi arrives in India: Boundary talks, resumption of trade high on agenda
Wang is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow. The meeting assumes significance as it is taking place days before Modi's planned trip to China to attend the SCO Summit.
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Pakistan plots Afghan opposition meet in bid to undercut India; Asim Munir sharpens anti-Kabul line
Speculation is rife that Ahmad Massoud, son of legendary commander Ahmad Shah Massoud, may also attend, though officials warn his participation could backfire.
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Will Ukraine get 'NATO-style' security guarantees? What Article 5 means and why Zelensky wants it | Explained
If such a deal takes shape, it could reshape Europe’s post–Cold War security order. Ukraine would gain stronger deterrence against Russia, without being a formal NATO ally.
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Wang Yi in India for border talks: China hopes to build trust, discuss 'issues of mutual interest'
Wang arrived in India for a two-day trip to take part in the 24th round of Special Representatives (SRs) talks on the border issue with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
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Wang Yi to meet PM Modi tomorrow as China courts India: What Beijing wants, what Delhi gains | Explained
The main focus of Wang’s visit is to restart long-stalled talks on the border dispute, take stock of weak trade and economic ties, and explore small steps toward improving relations between India and China.
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Trump-Putin talks explained: What progress was made, what wasn’t, and why Ukraine’s allies matter now
Envoys suggest concessions may be on the table as Zelensky heads to Washington with European allies.
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Zelensky returns to US: What's changed since Feb debacle and why his meeting with Trump matters to India
Trump said late Sunday that Zelensky could chose to end the war with Russia "almost immediately," but retaking Russian-occupied Crimea or joining NATO are off the table.
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Trump and Zelensky’s relationship explained: From Oval Office clash to cautious reset
The Ukrainian leader returns to the Oval Office after months of repair and new pressure following Trump’s talks with Putin
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Pakistan minister repeats Asim Munir's crude analogy: 'India a shiny Mercedes, we are dumper truck filled with ...'
Naqvi also made boisterous claims suggesting that Pakistan knew "in advance" whatever India had planned during Operation Sindoor.
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Putin scores symbolic victory in Alaska: What Trump's 'flop' show means for India? Explained
India had been watching Alaska closely. There was some cautious hope in New Delhi that if Trump struck some kind of deal with Putin, it might ease Washington’s punitive measures on India.
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Why Putin’s Ukraine proposal focuses on the Donbas — and why Trump backs it
The industrial region has become the centrepiece of Russia’s demands, with Trump pressing Zelensky to consider concessions
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How the war in Ukraine could end: Two possible scenarios
After the Trump-Putin summit produced no breakthrough, analysts see Ukraine’s future narrowing to two stark outcomes
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Zelensky in Washington: What Europe wants, what Trump may push, and how security guarantees could work
Unity in Washington aims to counter Putin’s push for Ukrainian concessions on Donbas
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Trump says Zelensky can decide to end war, rules out reclaiming Crimea or Ukraine joining NATO
Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday but the talks failed to yield any breakthrough on a ceasefire — though White House envoy Steve Witkoff said both leaders had agreed to provide "robust security guarantees" to Ukraine.
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'Fake news': Trump dismisses reports of ‘major defeat’ after Putin summit in Alaska
Trump said that while Moscow objected to holding the meeting in the U.S., he believes it ultimately gave Washington a stronger position, calling it “a great honor for America.”
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Zelensky, Trump and a surprise European entourage: Why so many leaders are landing at the White House
Starmer, Macron, von der Leyen and Rutte to join Monday’s talks after the Alaska summit ended without a breakthrough.
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Brooklyn nightclub horror: 3 killed, 8 injured in mass shooting at ‘Taste of the City’
Police hunt multiple suspects as investigators recover 36 shell casings; NYPD says incident an “anomaly” amid record-low shootings.
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Pakistan’s ‘rare earth treasure’: Can Asim Munir’s Reko Diq gamble save a sinking economy?
Asim Munir pitches minerals as debt-busting lifeline, balancing US interest and Chinese leverage.
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Why Trump is now signalling US security guarantees for Ukraine — and what it could mean for peace talks
European leaders say the US president indicated support for Western-backed assurances as part of a broader peace push
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Why Israel and the US are pushing to relocate Gazans — and why critics call it ethnic cleansing
Plans to resettle Palestinians from Gaza are panned as unrealistic, unlawful, and politically explosive.
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Why Jimmy Lai’s trial in Hong Kong is a test of Trump’s promise — and a flashpoint in US-China relations
The pro-democracy billionaire remains in prison as his trial nears a verdict, becoming a flashpoint in US-China relations.
