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Trump speaks to journalists after US-Russia talks

Trump speaks to journalists after US-Russia talks

The president he is even more confident about brokering a deal to end the Ukraine conflict President Donald Trump spoke to reporters...

ATP roundup: Andrey Rublev, Jack Draper to clash in Doha final

ATP roundup: Andrey Rublev, Jack Draper to clash in Doha final

(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images) No. 5 seed Andrey Rublev of Russia advanced to face No. 8 Jack Draper of Great Britain...

Trump rules out attending Moscow victory parade

Trump rules out attending Moscow victory parade

The US president has denied reports claiming that he would travel to Russia on May 9 US President Donald Trump has denied plans to...

International Organization for Migration: 90% of homes in Gaza Strip have been destroyed

International Organization for Migration: 90% of homes in Gaza Strip have been destroyed

Gaza City [Gaza], February 22 (ANI/WAM): The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) stated that around 90 per cent of homes...

Israeli PM Netanyahu condemns Hamas for killing Bibas brothers

Israeli PM Netanyahu condemns Hamas for killing Bibas brothers

Tel Aviv [Israel], February 22 (ANI): Israeli PM Netanyahu condemns Hamas for killing the Bibas brothers, pledging unwavering commitment...

US-Ukraine ties falling apart - former Ukrainian diplomat

US-Ukraine ties falling apart - former Ukrainian diplomat

Vladimir Zelensky believes he is still backed by the 'Deep State' and seeks to fight the US president, Andrey Telizhenko has told RT...

US-Ukraine ties falling apart former Ukrainian diplomat

US-Ukraine ties falling apart  former Ukrainian diplomat

Vladimir Zelensky believes he is still backed by the Deep State and seeks to fight the US president, Andrey Telizhenko has told RT...

US could withdraw troops from Central, Eastern Europe - Bild

US could withdraw troops from Central, Eastern Europe - Bild

Moscow is hoping to get Washington to vacate nations that joined NATO after 1990, the tabloid claims, citing anonymous sources ...

US could withdraw troops from Central, Eastern Europe Bild

US could withdraw troops from Central, Eastern Europe  Bild

Moscow is hoping to get Washington to vacate nations that joined NATO after 1990, the tabloid claims, citing anonymous sources Western...

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen to visit India on February 27-28

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen to visit India on February 27-28

New Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will be visiting New Delhi on...

"I want Pakistan to win because...,": Atul Wassan's surprising take for CT's blockbuster clash

"I want Pakistan to win because...,": Atul Wassan's surprising take for CT's blockbuster clash

New Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): Former cricketer Atul Wassan took everyone by surprise by revealing that he wants Pakistan to...

"One of our best performances...": SA skipper Bavuma hails team's bowling after win over Afghanistan in CT2025

"One of our best performances...": SA skipper Bavuma hails team's bowling after win over Afghanistan in CT2025

Karachi [Pakistan], February 22 (ANI): Following his side's win over Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener, South...

"The match will be big...": Suresh Raina on India-Pakistan Champions Trophy clash

"The match will be big...": Suresh Raina on India-Pakistan Champions Trophy clash

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 22 (ANI): Ahead of India's high-octane clash against arch-rivals Pakistan during the ongoing...

Argentinas Milei gives Musk chainsaw for bureaucracy

Argentinas Milei gives Musk chainsaw for bureaucracy

The power tool popularized by the South American nations leader has become a symbol of his push to slash public spending Argentine...

CT2025: Rickelton, Rabada shine as South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs

CT2025: Rickelton, Rabada shine as South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs

Karachi [Pakistan], February 21 (ANI): A fighting knock by Rahmat Shah could not eclipse Ryan Rickelton's century and a fine effort...

India's global stature soars as strategic ties deepen, US and Europe see as crucial partner

India's global stature soars as strategic ties deepen, US and Europe see as crucial partner

New York [US], February 21 (ANI): India's international prominence is growing at an unprecedented rate, with global powers seeking...

US states push back against possible election security changes

US states push back against possible election security changes

WASHINGTON —  Moves by U.S. President Donald Trump to potentially gut programs aimed at supporting election security are not sitting...

White House official expects Ukraine to accept mineral deal

White House official expects Ukraine to accept mineral deal

President Donald Trump's national security adviser said Friday that he expected Ukraine to accept and sign a proposed deal that would...

'Lack of consensus' as G20 meets amid turbulent times

'Lack of consensus' as G20 meets amid turbulent times

JOHANNESBURG —  The two-day Group of 20 foreign ministers meeting wrapped up in Johannesburg on Friday. Aimed at addressing global...

G20 welcomed Riyadh talks Lavrov

G20 welcomed Riyadh talks  Lavrov

Russia and the US resumed dialogue this week after a 3-year pause Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that all G20 nations...

Champions Trophy: England captain Buttler reveals tactical reason behind Jamie Smith's promotion to number three spot

Champions Trophy: England captain Buttler reveals tactical reason behind Jamie Smith's promotion to number three spot

Lahore [Pakistan], February 21 (ANI): England captain Jos Buttler shed light on the tactical reason behind promoting young Jamie Smith...

"We are supportive of priorities of South African Presidency": EAM Jaishankar in Johannesburg on G20 objectives

"We are supportive of priorities of South African Presidency": EAM Jaishankar in Johannesburg on G20 objectives

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday expressed India's support for the priorities...

Sanctions unlocked Russia's economic potential - Putin

Sanctions unlocked Russia's economic potential - Putin

Domestic solutions are often better than foreign alternatives, the president has said at the Future Technologies Forum ...

Sanctions unlocked Russias economic potential Putin

Sanctions unlocked Russias economic potential  Putin

Domestic solutions are often better than foreign alternatives, the president has said at the Future Technologies Forum Western sanctions...

"Must defeat India": Speedster Haris Rauf identifies way for Pakistan to keep moving forward in CT

"Must defeat India": Speedster Haris Rauf identifies way for Pakistan to keep moving forward in CT

Dubai [UAE], February 21 (ANI): Pakistan tearaway Haris Rauf underlined the importance of a do-or-die clash against India and made...

"Ye ICC tournament me Panje se kam baat hi nahi karte": Gill hails Shami's spell in CT 2025 opener

"Ye ICC tournament me Panje se kam baat hi nahi karte": Gill hails Shami's spell in CT 2025 opener

Dubai [UAE], February 21 (ANI): India's vice-captain, Shubman Gill, appreciated Mohammed Shami's exceptional bowling performance against...

Family of Baloch youth stages sit-in, demands justice amid rising extrajudicial killings

Family of Baloch youth stages sit-in, demands justice amid rising extrajudicial killings

Turbat [Pakistan] February 21 (ANI): The relatives of Karim Baloch, who was reportedly murdered by members of a government-supported...

Pakistan issues visas to 154 Indian pilgrims to visit Shree Katas Raj temple

Pakistan issues visas to 154 Indian pilgrims to visit Shree Katas Raj temple

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Pakistan High Commission in India said on Friday that it has issued visas to 154 Indian pilgrims...

Army looking to acquire radars to counter Pakistan's use of Chinese drones for smuggling weapons, drugs

Army looking to acquire radars to counter Pakistan's use of Chinese drones for smuggling weapons, drugs

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): At a time when Pakistan is using Chinese drones to smuggle weapons and drugs into India, a top...

Four scenarios for securing peace in Ukraine

Four scenarios for securing peace in Ukraine

WASHINGTON —  U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a peaceful resolution to Russia’s now three-year war in Ukraine. VOA examined...

Zelensky 'not important' for meetings - Trump

Zelensky 'not important' for meetings - Trump

The Ukrainian leader's presence would only make it very hard to make deals, the US president has said ...

Zelensky not important for meetings - Trump

Zelensky not important for meetings - Trump

The Ukrainian leaders presence would only make it very hard to make deals, the US president has said Ukraine's leader Vladimir Zelensky...

Motivations, ambitions of Congos M23 rebels unclear, analysts say

Motivations, ambitions of Congos M23 rebels unclear, analysts say

NAIROBI —  A Rwandan government minister and the spokesperson of the M23 rebel group were sanctioned Thursday by the United States...

Germany issues warning to US

Germany issues warning to US

Annalena Baerbock insists Europe should make it clear to President Trump that failure to back liberal democracies will come at a price...

Israels defense minister ramps up anti-terror operations in West Bank

Israels defense minister ramps up anti-terror operations in West Bank

Israel’s defense chief on Friday ordered the military to intensify activity in the West Bank following three explosions on buses in...

Netanyahu and Trump: An alliance that could change the Middle East

Netanyahu and Trump: An alliance that could change the Middle East

Are we witnessing a new blossoming in relations between West Jerusalem and Washington? ...

Israel first: Will Netanyahu go full MAGA with Trump at his back?

Israel first: Will Netanyahu go full MAGA with Trump at his back?

Are we witnessing a new blossoming in relations between West Jerusalem and Washington? ...

Israel first: Will Netanyahu go full MAGA with Trump at his back

Israel first: Will Netanyahu go full MAGA with Trump at his back

Are we witnessing a new blossoming in relations between West Jerusalem and Washington? Donald Trump's reelection as president marked...

"Lodged a strong protest" India criticises Turkiye President's comments on Kashmir

"Lodged a strong protest" India criticises Turkiye President's comments on Kashmir

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday criticised Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's...

"Australia will be very hard to beat": Shane Watson ahead of team's opener against England in Champions Trophy

"Australia will be very hard to beat": Shane Watson ahead of team's opener against England in Champions Trophy

Melbourne [Australia], February 21 (ANI): Ahead of his nation's campaign opener in the ICC Champions Trophy against arch-rivals England,...

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