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Putin must agree Ukraine ceasefire in 10 or 12 days, says Trump
US President Donald Trump has presented a new, shorter deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire over the war in Ukraine of “ten or 12 days” from Monday. President Trump said there was “no reason” in waiting any longer as no progress towards peace had been made. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the intervention “extremely significant”. Two weeks ago,…
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Trump blasts London Mayor Sadiq Khan, describes him as a ‘nasty person’
US President Donald Trump reignited his long-running feud with London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Monday, calling him a “nasty person” who has “done a terrible job” as leader of the British capital. The sharp remarks came during a press conference held at the Trump Turnberry golf resort in South Ayrshire, where the president is currently on a four-day informal summer…
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Mahama appoints Kojo Choi as Ghana’s Ambassador to South Korea
President Dramani Mahama has appointed Kojo Choi, a Ghanian-South Korean as Ambassador of Ghana ti South Korea. The appointment by President Mahama has sparked widespread discussion in Ghana, with many people curious about his background of the new Ambassador whose missionary parents brought to Ghana at age 14 and completed his secondary school education in Ghana where he subsequently attended…
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Former Congolese president on trial for treason
The treason trial of the former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, has begun in a military court in the capital, Kinshasa. He also faces other charges, including murder and rape, linked to his alleged support for M23 rebels – who control a large part of the mineral-rich east of the country. He denies the charges, did…
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Musk shutdown Starlink satellite service as Ukraine reclaimed territory from Russia – Report
During a pivotal push by Ukraine to retake territory from Russia in late September 2022, Elon Musk gave an order that disrupted the counteroffensive and dented Kyiv’s trust in Starlink, the satellite internet service the billionaire provided early in the war to help Ukraine’s military maintain battlefield connectivity. According to three people familiar with the command, Musk told a senior…
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France to recognize the State of Palestine, says Macron
France will officially recognize the state of Palestine, “true to its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East,” French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday. “I will make the solemn announcement at the United Nations General Assembly” in September, Macron said in a statement. “There must be an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages,…
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Meghan, Prince Harry’s $100 million Netflix deal won’t be renewed – Report
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s $100 million deal with Netflix will not be renewed when it expires later this year, according to several reports. The couple signed the contract in 2020, but it will not be extended beyond 2025, a Hollywood insider tells Entertainment Weekly’s sister publication PEOPLE. The move reflects “a shift in Netflix’s broader business strategy,” according to…
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Iran ready for war with Israel – President Pezeshkian
-Says uranium enrichment programme will continue Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has said his country is prepared for any war Israel might wage against it, adding he was not optimistic about the ceasefire between the countries, while confirming Tehran is committed to continuing its nuclear programme for peaceful purposes. Pezeshkian made the comments in an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera aired…
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Ukraine and Russia set for fresh peace talks, Zelensky Says
Russia and Ukraine will hold a new round of peace talks in Istanbul on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. “Today, I discussed with [Ukrainian Security Council chief] Rustem Umerov the preparations for a prisoner exchange and another meeting in Turkey with the Russian side,” Zelensky said in his daily address on Monday. “Umerov reported that the meeting is…
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Moscow airports temporarily closed after Ukraine drone attacks
A sustained Ukrainian drone attack on Russia caused Moscow’s major airports to be temporarily closed and saw at least 140 flights cancelled, officials said. More than 230 Ukrainian drones were downed over Russia since Saturday morning – including 27 over the capital – according to the Russian defence ministry. According to Russia’s aviation watchdog, the four major airports serving the…
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