‘Full-blown assault on peace’: Donald Trump pledges to ‘liberate’ Los Angeles; says military needed to protect federal property

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump delivered a fiery speech on Tuesday, marking the 250th anniversary of the US Army, in which he pledged to “liberate Los Angeles.” This statement follows the MAGA chief’s decision to deploy thousands of troops in response to protests over immigration raids. The riots included burning cars, vandalising stores, assaulting officers, […]

‘Peace always cheaper than war’: South Korea’s new leader Lee Jae-myung vows to pursue talks with North Korea

[ad_1] New South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (AP) Just a day after being sworn in as South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae-myung pledged on Wednesday to pursue dialogue with North Korea while maintaining strong military deterrence. In a powerful inaugural address delivered at the National Assembly’s Rotunda Hall, Lee called for peace and reconciliation on […]

‘Putin is a thug’: US senators say he’s stalling peace with Ukraine, planning new offensive

[ad_1] Vladimir Putin (left); Donald Trump (right): File photo Two senior US senators have warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is deliberately delaying peace negotiations while gearing up for a fresh military offensive in Ukraine. Speaking from Paris on Sunday, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democrat Senator Richard Blumenthal said the coming two weeks could […]

‘We’re going to find out’: Donald Trump gives Putin two weeks to prove he’s serious about peace with Ukraine

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin, giving him a two weeks deadline to show that he is serious about ending the war in Ukraine, failing which there will be consequences. He said that in case Putin is not genuinely informing US about the efforts, they will be […]

‘For the sake of peace’: After Operation Sindoor, Pakistan changes tune, calls for dialogue with India

[ad_1] Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif (File photo) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday repeated his call to hold talks with India, urging both nations to sit down “for peace” and resolve long-standing issues, including Kashmir, water sharing, and terrorism. While India after Operation Sindoor has made it clear to Pakistan, that talks will only […]

Russian-Ukraine talks in Istanbul: Kyiv says ready for dialogue, but on set peace terms

[ad_1] Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy Russia and Ukraine are gearing up for a new round of direct peace talks in Istanbul next Monday, amid growing international pressure and rising scepticism about Moscow’s intentions.Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov informed US state secretary Marco Rubio during a phone call that Moscow was finalising its proposals for […]

Is Putin ready to make peace deal? Here is what might be on his memorandum

[ad_1] Russian President Vladimir Putin is demanding a series of firm concessions from the West for ending the war in Ukraine, Russian sources familiar with ongoing negotiations reported.Putin’s proposals, described as “non-negotiable” by one source, reportedly include a “written” pledge from Western leaders to halt NATO’s eastward enlargement, effectively blocking Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova from […]

Judge denies stay request, lets ruling stand blocking DOGE efforts to shut down peace institute

[ad_1] Institute of Peace (FIle Photo AP) WASHINGTON: A federal judge on Friday denied the Trump administration’s request that she stay her May 19 ruling that returned control of the US Institute of Peace back to its acting president and board.In a seven-page ruling, US district court Judge Beryl A Howell said the government did […]

‘They killed peace activists’: A love story cut down by hate outside a DC Museum

[ad_1] Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Milgrim, 26, two rising stars at the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, were gunned down Wednesday night outside the Capital Jewish Museum – just days before they were to get engaged during a planned trip to Jerusalem.The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, a 31-year-old from Chicago, allegedly shouted “Free Palestine!” during […]

Institute of Peace reclaims its headquarters after court win over Musk’s cost-cutting team

[ad_1] The headquarters are located in Washington DC, US (Image: AP) The US Institute of Peace retook control of its headquarters Wednesday, two days after a federal judge said the firing of its board and employees by Elon Musk‘s Department of Government Efficiency was illegal. The institute’s acting president, George Moose, entered the organization’s headquarters […]