Ukraine Ready To Accept 30-Day Ceasefire With Russia
Ukraine has said it is ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire with Russia proposed by the US, after a day of US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia.
UK Report Says Drone Attacks Killing Hundreds Of civilians across Africa
A campaign group in the UK, Drone Wars UK, has released a report saying almost 1,000 civilians have been killed and hundreds more injured in military drone attacks across Africa.
US Decline Renewal Of Electricity Sanctions Waiver On Iran
The United States (US) has declined to renew a sanctions waiver that allowed Iraq to buy electricity from the neighbouring country, Iran.
Trump To Downsize Veterans’ Department
President Donald Trump’s administration aims to cut about 80,000 jobs from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which is the federal department overseeing the health care and some other benefits of veterans.
Zelensky Vows To ‘Make Things Right’ With Trump And Negotiate Peace
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he is ready to work under Donald Trump’s “strong leadership” to achieve a lasting peace.
Top US Officials Say Zelensky May Have To Step Down To Achieve Peace Deal
Top United Sates (US) officials have suggested that Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, might have to step down if a peace deal is to be reached.
US Actor Gene Hackman, Wife, Pet Dog Found Dead
95-year-old American actor, Gene Hackman has died, alongside his 63 year old wife and pet dog.
Israel Releases Palestinian Prisoners After Hamas Returns Bodies Of Four Hostages
Hamas has handed over the bodies of four hostages to Israel, and in turn, Israel has released some Palestinian prisoners, as the two countries resume their ceasefire deal
France To Kick Off Plan To Fight Violence In Schools
French education minister, Elisabeth Borne, has said that the police will start random searches for knives and other weapons concealed in bags at and around schools in a bid to fight an increase in violent attacks.
China Declares Its Current Environment Conducive To Private Economy
China has said its current political, economic and social environment is very conducive to the development of the private economy, saying that policies will be implemented to help ease difficulties faced by private firms.