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‘Did Nothing bad’: Zelensky Defends Oval Office Exchange
Anurima Das -
​​​​​​​He underscored the fact that what would come next in the continuation of peace negotiations would depend on the United States' position against his call for a "just and lasting peace" that would guarantee Russia was not able to launch another aggression against Ukraine.
US Scraps Joint Presser and Lunch as Zelensky Departs White House
Kumar Manoj -
After the meeting, President Trump went on Truth Social to express his view, saying, "We had a very significant meeting in the White House today. Much was learned that could never be understood without discussion under such fire and pressure."
Watch| Trump and Zelensky Clash in Tense White House Meeting
Siddhant Kumar -
The two presidents were scheduled to sign off on a pact allowing the US access to Ukraine's vast stockpiles of rare earth minerals in return for ongoing American military aid in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Trump Claims Putin Seeks Peace While Zelensky Resists
Monika -
"Zelensky doesn't have to continue talking about Putin in a negative way," Trump said to journalists as he left the White House. He maintained that the Ukrainian leader should instead show a clear interest in seeking peace.
Deadly Blast During Friday Prayers Kills Multiple in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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The suicide bomber was reportedly within the main hall of the mosque and blew himself up as the prayers were ending, according to early reports.
Nirav Modi's Secret Legal Process Delays UK Extradition Indefinitely
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​​​​​​​The hearing was linked to an ongoing bank loan case involving an $8 million debt claimed by the Bank of India against Firestar Diamond FZE, Modi’s Dubai-based company.
India Criticizes Secrecy in UNSC Subsidiary Bodies Over Listing Bid Rejections
Monika -
Addressing the Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) Plenary – Cluster Debate on Working Methods on Thursday, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P. Harish, reaffirmed the need for reforms in the 15-member Security Council. He emphasized that reforms were required in several areas, ranging from making subsidiary bodies transparent to enforcing peacekeeping mandates effectively.
"We are exploring future security, defence partnership with India", Says European Commission President
Anurima Das -
Addressing a prominent think tank in Delhi, von der Leyen underlined that the partnership would allow the EU and India to join forces to address shared security threats such as cross-border terrorism, cyberattacks, maritime security threats, and attacks on critical infrastructure.
"No Authority": US Judge Blocks Trump's Plan to Mass Fire Federal Workers
Monika -
The judge directed the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to undo orders that resulted in the mass termination of workers in several federal agencies.
Trudeau Issues Warning to Trump as Trade Tariff Battle Escalates: 'Canada will have extremely strong response if...'
Kumar Manoj -
Speaking on Friday, Trudeau reaffirmed his government's commitment to avoiding the tariffs but made it clear Canada would not shy away from retaliation if they were imposed.
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