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G7 summit: ‘Excluding Russia big mistake,’ Trump slams Barack Obama, Justin Trudeau

US President Donald Trump on Monday slammed the Barack Obama and Justin Trudeau administration for excluding Russia from the G8 member nations which then became G7. Calling it a “serious mistake”, he added that if he would have been the president, there wouldn’t have been a Russia-Ukraine war. “The G7 used to be the G8. […]

Why Aryna Sabalenka played without the Belarus flag at the French Open women’s final against Coco Gauff

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 […]

EU to strengthen defence system amid Trump admin’s ‘tough love’

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 […]

‘Gone absolutely CRAZY’: Donald Trump slams Putin, mulls new sanctions on Russia

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 – […]

‘Putin has gone absolutely crazy’: Trump loses cool over Russia’s massive drone attack in Ukraine

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 […]

Donald Trump Calls Vladimir Putin “Absolutely Crazy” As Russia Intensifies Attack On Ukraine

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 […]

Russia Brushes Aside Vatican-Mediated Ukraine Peace Talks

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 […]

Donald Trump Calls For 30-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire

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 […]

Ukraine Authorities Report Missile Attack On Kyiv

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 […]

‘He can have peace or…’: Did Trump give an ultimatum to Zelenskyy? White House says ‘no’

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 — […]