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Vance Attends Munich Security Conference, Says ‘Europe Facing Threat From Within’
News | Feb 16, 2025, 05:49 PM ISTAt the Munich Security Conference, US VP JD Vance criticized Europe's free speech restrictions, urging tolerance for opposition. Meanwhile, President Trump surprised allies by calling Putin and proposing unexpected US-Russia peace talks on Ukraine.
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Zelenskyy Dismisses Donald Trump's US Mineral Agreement Proposal, Says “Does Not Protect Ukraine…”
News | Feb 16, 2025, 05:50 PM ISTPresident Zelenskyy said a draft minerals deal with the U.S. lacked key security provisions, as negotiations continue amid efforts to secure post-war guarantees and navigate diplomatic challenges with Trump.
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France delivers first batch of Mirage fighter jets to Kyiv, Ukrainian forces attack Russian airfield
World | Feb 06, 2025, 06:28 PM ISTFrance says it has delivered the first batch of Mirage fighter jets to Ukraine as promised by French President Emmanuel Macron in June last year. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces are reported to have attacked an airfield with long-range drones in southern Russia.
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Trump threatens Putin with tariffs and sanctions if he 'doesn't make a deal' on Russia-Ukraine war
World | Jan 23, 2025, 12:06 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump also said that Ukraine's President Zelenskyy told him that he would like to have peace. Trump intensified attempts to bring his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to the negotiation table to end the ongoing war.
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Donald Trump to meet Putin after White House return, Will this end Russia-Ukraine war?
News | Jan 11, 2025, 04:06 PM ISTAnticipating an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump and Putin plan to meet after January 20. Trump, bold in his statements, aims to deal with the conflict which he called a 'bloody mess'. The Kremlin welcomes Trump's approach to global issues through dialogue, hinting at potential progress.
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Moscow is getting what it deserves: Ukraine launches counterattack in Russia's Kursk
World | Jan 06, 2025, 09:50 AM ISTUkraine has launched a counterattack in Kursk region what it calls 'surprise attacks' against the Russian forces. Last year, Russian forces had conducted an incursion into Kursk.
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In pics | Trump's 2nd term in office as President sparks uproar in these countries
World | Jan 04, 2025, 02:56 PM ISTPresident-elect Donald Trump seems to have prepared a bucket list for himself, claiming territories under the sovereignty of other nations. From Greenland to Canada, Trump has not minced words in expressing his desire to integrate these regions into the US.
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Syria gradually gravitates Westward: Russia, Iran left to grapple with who's the biggest looser
Explainers | Jan 02, 2025, 11:25 AM ISTAfter Assad's regime was toppled in Syria, Iran and Russia seem to have suffered the biggest setback. Moscow and Tehran see West coming closer to Syria, which used to be closely intricated with their geopolitical aspirations.
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Ukrainian prisoners of war freed ahead of New Year amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
News | Dec 31, 2024, 05:01 PM ISTThe Russia-Ukraine conflict ended 2024 with a major prisoner swap, reuniting over 300 captives. Emotional scenes unfolded as Ukrainian prisoners, draped in national flags, returned home, reported Reuters.
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'Will support in overcoming decades of dictatorship': Ukraine pledges assistance for Syria
World | Dec 30, 2024, 09:11 PM ISTAfter the ouster of pro-Russia regime in Syria, Ukraine has announced assistance for the middle east nation. Ukraine's President said that Kyiv will support Syria in overcoming decades of dictatorial rule.
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Russia warns 'hypotheses reports' against experts claiming surface-to-air missile caused plane crash
World | Dec 27, 2024, 12:06 PM ISTMobile phone footage circulating online appeared to show the aircraft making a steep descent before smashing into the ground in a fireball. Some of the videos posted on social media showed survivors dragging fellow passengers away from the wreckage.
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Yearender 2024: From state visit to US to Ukraine trip, here's list of PM Modi's top foreign visits
World | Dec 21, 2024, 08:20 PM ISTIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2024 embarked on several crucial foreign visits, including his state visit to the US, and visits to Ukraine, Russia, and Italy. These visits bolstered India's standing in the global geopolitics.
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Putin's BIG statement: 'Ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with Trump to end war'
World | Dec 20, 2024, 09:32 AM ISTPutin said he was open to possible talks with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged to negotiate a deal to end the conflict in Ukraine. “If we meet with Mr. Trump, we will have things to discuss,” he said, without elaborating.
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Russia detains suspect who planted bomb and live-streamed killing of nuclear protection forces chief
World | Dec 18, 2024, 01:59 PM ISTThe suspect was described as an Uzbek citizen recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services. Russia's Federal Security Service, or FSB, didn't name the suspect but said he was born in 1995.
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Did Ukraine's Security Service orchestrate killing of Russia's nuclear defence Chief Igor Kirillov?
World | Dec 17, 2024, 04:47 PM ISTLieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia’s radiation, chemical, and biological protection forces, was killed in an explosion in Moscow early Tuesday morning.
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Russia's chemical and biological defence force chief killed in 'remotely operated' explosion
World | Dec 17, 2024, 04:48 PM ISTSeveral videos and photos purporting to show the scene of the incident depict the bodies of two men lying on the sidewalk, covered in debris. The device that killed Lt Gen Kirillov was remotely operated, according to media reports.
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'Fraught with serious risks': Russian foreign ministry warns citizens against travelling to US
World | Dec 14, 2024, 04:08 PM ISTNotably, since the war began in Ukraine, the United States has extended approximately $62 billion in military aid. Additionally, Washington, last month, authorised Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia.
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Russia launches massive aerial attack against Ukraine with dozens of cruise missiles
World | Dec 13, 2024, 02:09 PM ISTUkraine’s air force reported multiple strike drones launched at Ukraine overnight followed by swarms of cruise missiles in country’s air space. It said Russia also used air-launched ballistic Kinzhal missiles against Ukraine’s western regions.
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US warns Russia may use new 'lethal missile' against Ukraine again in 'coming days'
World | Dec 11, 2024, 10:22 PM ISTThe threat arises as both sides strive for a battlefield advantage in the nearly three-year war that President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to resolve. It comes just days after the US announced nearly $1 billion in new security assistance to Ukraine.
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Will Trump meet Kim Jong Un again? New report reveals renewed US-North Korea diplomatic push
World | Nov 27, 2024, 02:20 PM ISTThe outcome of the renewed diplomatic effort remains uncertain. According to reports, Trump’s initial objective would be to restore basic communication, though specific policy goals or a detailed timeline have yet to be established.