Leaders from Europe, U.S. agree on principles for talks with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that leaders from Europe and the United States agreed on five principles for the talks with Russia, the Ukrinform news agency…
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'No unilateral Ukraine peace deal in Alaska': Zelenskyy, European leaders urge Trump
Berlin [Germany], August 14 (ANI): European leaders, concerned about potential concessions to Russia, urged US President Donald Trump not to strike a unilateral Ukraine peace deal with President Vladimir Putin during their upcoming meeting in…
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After 4 years of repressive Taliban rule, Afghans are suffering in silence. Is the world still watching?
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On August 15 2021, Afghanistan’s democratic republic collapsed.
As the last US and NATO troops departed the country, the Taliban swept back into power and the Afghan people braced for an uncertain future.
Despite promises…
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Magda Linette upsets No. 4 Jessica Pegula at Cincinnati Open
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Poland’s Magda Linette, the 31st seed, knocked out fourth-seeded American Jessica Pegula 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-3 in third-round action of the Cincinnati Open on Wednesday in…
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Russia restricts calls via WhatsApp and Telegram
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Russian authorities announced Wednesday they were “partially” restricting calls in messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp, the latest step in an effort to tighten control over the internet.
In a statement, government media and internet…
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"The answer to that is no": Trump on persuading Putin to halt attacks on civilians in Ukraine
Washington, DC [US], August 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has expressed scepticism about his ability to convince Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop targeting civilians in Ukraine during their upcoming meeting in Alaska.
When asked if…
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Manalit: Belarus's Sanctions Loophole Feeding Russia's War Machine
In the spring of 2024, the Belarusian government placed the Manalit radio components plant in Vitsebsk on its Republican Honor Board for “outstanding economic results.” It was the second time in a row the plant had received this recognition.
The…
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If you cave in to a bully, the bully will increase his demands: Former diplomat on India-US tariff row
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Former diplomat Vikas Swarup has praised India’s firm stance in trade negotiations with the United States, saying the country has done the ‘right thing’ by resisting pressure from the Trump administration to…
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EU state blasts Ukraine over key pipeline attack
Hungary has criticized Kiev for targeting the vital distribution station of the Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia
Hungary has lashed out at Ukraine over a drone strike on Russia’s Druzhba oil pipeline system, a key supply route to EU countries,…
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US is now 'Tariff King' of the world: Former diplomat Vikas Swarup
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Noting that India has done the ‘right thing’ by not caving in to the Trump administration’s pressure in trade talks to provide more access to the country’s agriculture and dairy sectors, former diplomat Vikas…
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