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Trump-Zelenskyy peace talks: Why Mar-a-Lago was chosen over the White House
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held year-end talks at Mar-a-Lago, making progress on a peace plan while Moscow’s attacks on Kyiv continued.
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Putin envoy praises Trump’s peace efforts, shares Florida wake-surfing video ahead of Zelenskyy talks | Watch
Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev shared a Florida wake-surfing video and praised Trump’s peace efforts following his meeting with Zelenskyy.
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Trump, Zelenskyy say Ukraine peace talks ‘95% complete, but thorny issues remain’; Putin rejects ceasefire for referendums | Top updates
Trump and Zelenskyy say Ukraine peace talks are nearing completion with 90–95% of the plan agreed, though ceasefire, territorial issues, and ongoing Russian attacks remain unresolved.
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Trump says Ukraine peace talks in ‘final stages’, Donbas dispute unresolved after Zelenskyy talks
After hours of talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump said Ukraine security guarantees are nearly finalised, though disagreements over eastern Ukraine continue to delay a peace deal.
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China Parliament expels three top military officials amid anti-corruption drive
The Central Military Commission, which commands China’s armed forces, is chaired by President Xi Jinping.
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Putin warns Russia will use force if Ukraine peace talks stall: 'If Kyiv does not want peace...'
TASS reported that both Putin and Gerasimov expressed the view that Ukraine’s leadership is in “no hurry” to pursue a negotiated settlement to the conflict, which has now entered its fourth year.
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‘80 drones in 36 hours’: Pakistan admits Indian strike hit Nur Khan air base in Operation Sindoor
Pakistan has admitted that Indian drone strikes during Operation Sindoor damaged the Nur Khan air base and injured military personnel, marking a shift from its earlier denials following the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Osman Hadi killing: Main suspects flee to India via Meghalaya border, Dhaka police say
Dhaka Metropolitan Police said two prime accused in the killing of activist Osman Hadi escaped to India through the Meghalaya border and efforts are underway to secure their arrest and extradition.
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‘Acts of bigotry’: Concern over lynching of Bangladeshi Hindu echoes in the US
US Congressman Ro Khanna and the State Department condemned the lynching of Bangladeshi Hindu Dipu Chandra Das, sparking global protests demanding protection for minorities.
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Hindu protest over Bangladesh lynching in London disrupted by Khalistani counter-demonstrators
A peaceful London protest by Hindu groups over the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das and alleged persecution of minorities in Bangladesh was disrupted by a Khalistani counter-protest, prompting police intervention and renewed international attention on the issue.
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US seeks Pakistan’s partnership for American locomotive sales and mineral exploration: Report
The Trump administration has approached Pakistan to explore American locomotive sales, mineral reserve assessments and broader commercial partnerships during talks held on the sidelines of the IMF meetings, according to Pakistani sources.
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‘If Ukraine doesn’t accept peace…’: Putin threatens military action ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Moscow would pursue its military objectives by force if Ukraine rejected peace talks, as fighting intensified ahead of a planned Trump-Zelenskyy meeting.
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Winter storm snarls post-holiday travel across US Northeast, thousands of flights disrupted
A powerful winter storm dumped heavy snow across the US Northeast, grounding thousands of flights, disrupting road travel and prompting states of emergency as authorities urged caution during the busy post-holiday period.
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Pakistan President Zardari responds to PM Modi’s Operation Sindoor warning: ‘Hum jung ke maidan ke liye tayar hai’ | Watch
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari said he rejected military advice to take shelter in a bunker during the May standoff with India after Operation Sindoor, asserting readiness to defend the country while stressing Pakistan did not seek war.
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Elon Musk highlights Brussels' demographic change, questions EU's migration policies: "73% of children..."
"The Great Replacement has already happened", Musk wrote on X.
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Israel recognises Somaliland as sovereign state, sparks backlash across Africa and Middle East
The announcement was made by the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which said Israel and Somaliland had agreed to establish full diplomatic relations.
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The weirdest export casualty of EU sanctions on Russia? Italy says it’s €250 million worth and toilets are part of it
Italian firms could lose up to €250 million after the EU renewed its ban on sanitary ware exports to Russia under the bloc’s 19th sanctions package.
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‘Grave human rights violation’: Malaysia Parliament seeks action after Hindu worker lynched in Bangladesh
Malaysian Member of Parliament RSN Rayer said the incident had deeply disturbed legislators across party lines and prompted calls for tougher measures, including possible restrictions on Bangladeshi visas and entry into Malaysia.
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The Russia-Ukraine war may end with a question: Who controls Zaporizhzhia power plant, Europe’s largest
Zelenskiy says he will meet Trump soon as US-led peace talks accelerate, with security guarantees and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in focus.
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Thailand, Cambodia agree on ‘immediate ceasefire’ after weeks of deadly border clashes
The development was confirmed by the defence ministers of both the countries through a joint statement
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‘He doesn’t have anything until I approve it’: Trump’s tough tone on Zelenskyy’s peace plan ahead of talks
Zelenskyy is expected to meet Trump in Florida on Sunday and told reporters he will present a new 20-point peace plan
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Putin opens door to further dialogue following receipt of Trump-era Ukraine peace proposals
Russia confirmed contact with the Trump administration after receiving US-backed peace proposals on Ukraine, as Moscow analysed the ideas and agreed to continue dialogue while Kyiv prepared further talks.
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China sanctions 20 US defence firms, 10 executives over Taiwan arms sale
China on Friday imposed sanctions on 20 US defence companies and 10 executives following Donald Trump’s approval of an $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, warning of firm countermeasures over Taiwan issues.
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'Govt has no interest in...': Hadi’s brother warns of siege on Yunus residence, accuses government of ignoring justice
Sharif Osman Hadi’s brother, Omar, threatened to lay siege to Jamuna and the cantonment if justice is not delivered for the slain youth leader, amid nationwide protests and unrest.
