Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has given a positive assessment of a conversation he had with US envoys on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Zelensky said Thursday’s call with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, which lasted nearly an hour, had yielded “new ideas in terms of formats, meetings, and… timing on how to bring a real peace closer”. He spoke a day after giving details of an updated 20-point peace plan, agreed by US and Ukrainian envoys in Florida.... Read More
In a post on social media, Trump said he’d directed a “powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria,” who he said had been killing innocent Christians.
US Africa Command said the strike killed multiple terrorists at the request of Nigerian authorities in Sokoto state, which borders Niger to the north.Texarkana Gazette logo Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians President Donald Trump speaks during an address to the nation from the Diplomatic Reception Room at... Read More
“Israel says Iran’s Quds Force operative killed in Lebanon –
Amid regional tension and diplomatic uncertainty, Israel reported the targeted killing of an Iranian operative in Lebanon. Israel says Iran’s Quds Force operative killed in Lebanon Amid regional tension and diplomatic uncertainty, Israel reported the targeted killing of an Iranian operative in Lebanon. The Israeli military said on Thursday it had killed a member of... Read More
Takaichi says arrangements to visit Trump underway
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae said officials are arranging her US visit in coming months for a second summit with President Donald Trump. Takaichi said she hopes to meet Trump as soon as possible and imagines a visit early next year. She spoke in a speech in Tokyo on Thursday. As for relations with China,... Read More
Steve Smith returns to action in the Boxing Day test against England as Australia opted to include four fast bowlers in their 12-man squad, with spinner Todd Murphy, who was brought into the fold to replace Nathan Lyon, not finding a spot.
Fast bowler Jhye Richardson, who has not played in the longest format since 2021, has been brought back after fine domestic form on his return from shoulder surgery. Smith returns with Aussies to pick four quicks for Boxing Daysmith Jack Paynter, in MelbourneStand-in Australian captain says selectors want another look at the MCG surface before... Read More
UK Search for two people in water off beach in Devon under way
UK Swimmers were urgently asked not to take part in Exmouth’s Christmas Day swim while the incident was dealt withEmergency services are searching for two men off a beach in Devon. The two men are believed to be missing in the water in the Budleigh Salterton.The next of kin of one of the men have... Read More
Jockey thinks Queensland is a Shaw bet
Inspired by close mate Martin Harley’s winning deeds in Australia, Englishman Harrison Shaw is also aiming to make his mark Down Under.The 29-year-old has only been in the Sunshine State for a short period of time, but he already has his foot in the door at the leading Chris and Corey Munce barn at Eagle Farm. Shaw –... Read More
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center, a holiday tradition dating back more than 20 years, has been canceled.
The show’s host, musician Chuck Redd, says that he called off the performance in the wake of the White House announcing last week that President Donald Trump’s name would be added to the facility. Kerry Kennedy has vowed to remove Trump’s name from the building once he leaves office and former House historian Ray Smock... Read More
Pat Finn, US actor in TV shows Friends and The Middle, dies at 60
US actor Pat Finn, who appeared in popular TV shows including Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has died aged 60. The comedy and improvisation performer died at home in Los Angeles on Monday having undergone treatment for cancer since 2022, US media reported. “Pat never met a stranger – only friends he didn’t know yet,”... Read More
Hindu extremists try to shut down Christmas in India” Right-wing vigilante groups disrupt church services and tear down festive decorations across the country.
Hindu extremists try to shut down Christmas in India” Right-wing vigilante groups disrupt church services and tear down festive decorations across the country. Festive celebrations were disrupted, Jesus statues were smashed and effigies of Santa Claus were burned in a spate of attacks on India’s Christian community over Christmas.Statue of the Redeemer destroyed The desecration... Read More