Aryna Sabalenka, one of the top names in women’s tennis, drew attention at this year’s French Open not just for her powerful performance, but also for what was missing beside her name — the Belarusian flag. During her final match against American Coco Gauff at Roland Garros, Sabalenka took the opening set 7–6 after a […]
Kaja Kallas at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore (AP) The European Union is bolstering its defence spending amidst US President Donald Trump‘s calls for spending more money by Nato countries on itself rather than asking the United States, and said that “no love” is better than “tough love.”US defence secretary Pete Hegseth had […]
Russia is bombing Ukrainian cities with record ferocity. US President Donald Trump on Sunday declared that Russian President Vladimir Putin has “gone absolutely CRAZY” as Moscow launched its largest aerial assault of the war on Ukraine, a barrage of 367 drones and missiles that killed at least 12 civilians, including children. Trump’s harsh words – […]
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump (File) US President Donald Trump has called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin “crazy,” after Russia carried out a massive drone attack in Ukraine, its biggest there since the war with Kyiv began in February 2022.“I’ve always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened […]
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Sunday called his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, “crazy” for launching one of the biggest airstrikes on Ukraine since the start of the war. He also warned Moscow that any attempt at a total takeover of Ukraine would “lead to the downfall of Russia.” “I’ve always had a very good […]
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Russia dismissed the Vatican as a venue for peace talks with Ukraine, calling it “fantasy.” Foreign Minister Lavrov criticized the idea as uncomfortable for Orthodox nations. Meanwhile, Putin outlined ceasefire conditions, which Ukraine has firmly rejected. Moscow: Moscow has played down the idea of the Vatican being […]
Trump called on Thursday for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump called on Thursday for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine and said that both countries will be held accountable for the “sanctity of these direct negotiations.” Trump said in a social media post: “If the […]
Kyiv was last hit by missiles on April 5 when at least three people were wounded. Kyiv: Ukrainian authorities issued an alert for an “enemy missile” attack on Kyiv early Thursday and AFP journalists heard explosions across the capital. Flights of drones could also be heard across the city. City mayor Vitali Klitschko said that […]
Trump on Wednesday slammed Zelenskyy’s statement on Crimea. The United States has dropped enough hints that it does not want to drag on with the Russia-Ukraine war and now President Donald Trump delivered the massive blow on Wednesday as he slammed Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statement on Crimea. “The situation for Ukraine is dire — […]
President Donald Trump, left, greets Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni upon her arrival at the White House. (AP) US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni struck an unusually upbeat note on Friday as they met at the White House, signaling hope for a new US-EU trade deal and highlighting a growing ideological […]
