On Sunday, US and Ukrainian officials met in Geneva to discuss the draft plan, which had been criticised by leaders in Kyiv and Europe as too favourable to Russia.Ukraine-Russia war:
US and Russian officials to hold talks in Abu Dhabi after overnight strikes” The US has confirmed its officials are set to meet Russian representatives in Abu Dhabi as part of efforts to end the Ukraine war, after a night in which Russia and Ukraine traded air attacks. Officials in Kyiv said at least six... Read More
Top US military adviser visits Caribbean as Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela
This will be Caine’s second visit to the region since the U.S. military started building up its presence, which now includes the nation’s most advanced aircraft carrier. Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegsethcame to Puerto Rico in September after ships carrying hundreds of U.S. Marines arrived for what officials said was a training exercise. Hegseth... Read More
Asian shares advance after Wall Street gets a lift from hopes for a Fed rate cut
newest Gemini AI model, rallied 6.3% and was one of the strongest forces lifting the S&P 500. Nvidia rose 2.1%. Monday’s gains followed sharp swings in recent weeks, not just day to day but also hour to hour, caused by uncertainty about what the Fed will do with interest rates and whether too much money... Read More
Takaichi says Trump told her ‘Call me anytime’
In phone chat about ChinaToday 03:30 pm JST 30 TOKYO”Call me anytime” was the message Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she received from U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday in their first phone call since Tokyo’s leader sparked a major diplomatic bust-up with China. Takaichi’s off-the-cuff remark in parliament earlier this month that a... Read More
At 40, Ronaldo’s breath-taking bicycle kick seals Al-Nassr victory in Saudi league.
Cristiano Ronaldo in his recent spectacular performance has sealed AI-Nassr win in Saudi league with his jaw-dropping bicycle kick.Best caption wins!” the 40-year-old five-time Ballon d’Or winner wrote on X after his 96th-minute wonder strike on Sunday home to Al Khaleej. The stunning strike was Ronaldo’s 954th career goal and was similar to his iconic... Read More
Pakistan carried out strikes in Afghanistan, claims Taliban spokesman – Pakistan –
Following the failure of the talks, the Afghan Taliban suspended trade ties with Islamabad. Pakistan had already closed its border for trade soon after the October clashes. Subsequently, Turkiye announced that its top officials would visit Pakistan to discuss tensions between Islamabad and Kabul. Pakistan welcomed Ankara and Doha’s “sincere efforts” on Nov 14, but the delegation’s arrival is... Read More
Kyiv targeted in large Russian missile attack: Mayor –
A barrage of Russian missiles struck Kyiv overnight, in what the Ukrainian minister of energy called a “massive” attack on energy infrastructure. Some areas were experiencing disruptions to power and water, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. A residential building in one area of the city was on fire after debris hit it, the mayor... Read More
Zelenskyy to decide next steps after briefing about peace talks with US
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will make a decision on “the next steps and the timing” of a potential peace plan after being briefed about last weekend’s negotiations. The talks in Geneva on Sunday took place between one of his top aides and high-ranking US officials. The two sides said they have drafted an... Read More
The British Royal Navy intercepted two Russian warships transiting through the English Channel British media reported Sunday, citing the U.K. Defense Ministry.
The corvette RFN Stoikiy and the tanker Yelnya, which are both part of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, were traveling west through the Dover Strait when they were tracked by HMS Severn, an offshore patrol vessel. After the initial interception, Severn handed off monitoring duties to an unnamed NATO ally off the coast of northwestern France,... Read More
Australia senator condemned for burka stunt in parliament
Independent senator Fatima Payman (pictured left) called the stunt by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson ‘disgraceful’ An Australian senator has provoked anger for wearing a burka in parliament, after pushing for a ban on the Muslim garment. Pauline Hanson was condemned by fellow senators, with one accusing her of “blatant racism”. Proceedings in the senate... Read More