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Trump’s promise of a quick end to Ukraine war gets a reality check after talks end with no deal
President Donald Trump’s promises of a hasty end to the war in Ukraine were given a hard reality check Tuesday, with Russian officials saying that the latest round of ceasefire talks with the United States ended without a written agreement and the Kremlin continuing to bomb Ukraine. The media had been briefed to expect a statement following discussions in Saudi…
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Doctor treating Pope Francis says team considered ending treatment
The medical staff caring for Pope Francis considered stopping treatment to let him die, according to Professor Sergio Alfieri, after the 88-year-old pontiff was hospitalized with a prolonged respiratory illness. Alfieri told the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera that the most critical moment occurred on February 28, when the pope suffered a breathing crisis and inhaled his own vomit. “We…
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Rwanda planning to attack Burundi, President tells BBC
Burundi’s president has told the BBC he has seen “credible intelligence” that Rwanda plans to attack his country. Évariste Ndayishimiye also said that Rwanda had tried to launch a coup a decade ago in Burundi, akin to “what it’s doing in the Democratic Republic of Congo” now. Rwanda has already hit back, calling the president’s comments “surprising” and insisting that…
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India-China relations: Modi’s hope for a thaw amid uncertain geopolitics
In a recent interview, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke positively about India’s relationship with long-time rival China. He said normalcy had returned to the disputed India-China border and called for stronger ties. These are striking comments, because tensions have been high since a nasty border clash in the northern Ladakh region in 2020—the deadliest since a 1962 war. Chinese foreign…
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Kremlin says key parts of Black Sea grain deal were never fulfilled
The Kremlin has stated that crucial aspects of the original Black Sea grain deal were never implemented, as Russia and the United States prepare to discuss resuming an agreement to ensure safe merchant shipping in the region. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Monday that the “Black Sea Initiative,” commonly known as the grain deal, was on the agenda during…
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Beijing pledges greater market access as global CEOs gather at China Development Forum
China’s Vice Premier, He Lifeng, has reassured foreign business leaders that Beijing remains committed to opening its market and attracting more investment from multinational companies. This pledge was made during the China Development Forum, which began on Sunday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Commerce. He Lifeng also emphasized the importance of deepening economic and trade partnerships between…
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Canadian PM Mark Carney announces election to seek mandate against Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a federal election after meeting with Governor-General Mary Simon on Sunday to request the dissolution of Parliament. “I’m asking Canadians for a strong, positive mandate to deal with President Trump and to build a new Canadian economy that works for everyone because I know we need change, big change, positive change,” Carney…
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Canada can win trade war with US, says Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly
Canada’s Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly has expressed confidence that Canada can win the ongoing trade war with the United States, which was triggered by a series of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. “We are the biggest customer of the US,” Joly said in an interview with BBC’s World Service Weekend programme. “We buy more from the Americans than…
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Istanbul Mayor testifies in court amid nationwide protests
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu testified in court on Saturday after being questioned by prosecutors over allegations of corruption and terrorism ties. His detention earlier in the week sparked nationwide protests. Prosecutors requested that Imamoglu, a key political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and four of his aides be jailed pending trial, according to his office. A court ruling on…
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US envoy: Ukraine’s territorial concessions are ‘elephant in the room’ in peace talks
The biggest obstacle to ending Russia’s war in Ukraine is whether Ukraine will cede occupied territories, US special envoy Steve Witkoff has said. In an interview with podcast host Tucker Carlson, Witkoff described the fate of Crimea and four mainland Ukrainian regions—Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson—as “the elephant in the room” in ongoing negotiations. The regions were illegally annexed by…
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