Why the Russia-Ukraine peace talks are doomed before they begin
And why every ceasefire attempt in the conflict so far has collapsed By Vitaly Ryumshin, journalist and political analyst Diplomatic tensions are rising once again. Just days ago, the focus was…
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UN urges India and Pakistan to exercise ‘maximum restraint’
The Security Council has held a closed-door meeting to address flaring tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on India and Pakistan to avoid a “military…
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World says goodbye to Pope Francis
Pope Francis – the first Latin American pontiff, and the leader of some 1.4 billion Catholics – died aged 88 on April 21, Easter Monday, prompting an outpouring of grief across the world.…
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Pope Francis dies aged 88
Pope Francis’ death announced by Cardinal Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo The pope’s death was announced on Monday morning by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo. “Dear brothers and sisters, with…
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Trump administration looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates
WashingtonCNN — The Trump administration is looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates as it eyes significant changes to its diplomatic presence abroad, according to an internal State Department…
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We are not afraid, China tells USA … hikes tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125%
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has said his nation is “not afraid”, in his first public comment on the escalating trade war with the US that has tanked international markets and fueled fears…
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Beijing announces 84% tariff on US goods as trade war intensifies
Lana LamLive digital reporter It’s passed 13:30 in London and 08:30 in Washington. If you’re just joining us, here’s the latest: China has increased their retaliatory tariffs on US imports to 84%…
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China imposes 34% reciprocal tariffs on imports of US goods in retaliation for Trump’s trade war
CNN: China said on Friday it will impose reciprocal 34% tariffs on all imports from the United States from April 10, making good on a promise to strike back after…
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MPs in EU country vote to ban LGBTQ parades
Opponents of the new law ignited colored smoke bombs inside the Hungarian parliament in a bid to disrupt the vote Pro-LGBTQ demonstrators protest in Budapest on March 18, 2025. © Janos Kummer…
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Moscow confirms Putin-Trump phone call date
The US president earlier announced that he expects the conversation to take place on TuesdayRussian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump are scheduled to have a phone…
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