On May 10, 2025, India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire agreement following a period of intense military exchanges. The truce was brokered through diplomatic efforts led by the United States, with President Donald Trump announcing the development via social media. The agreement aimed to halt hostilities across land, air, and sea. Despite the announcement, reports emerged within hours of renewed …
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Trump says Putin won’t stop war, calls for new approach after Zelensky meeting
On April 26, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed skepticism regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s commitment to ending the conflict in Ukraine. Following recent Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Trump questioned whether Putin genuinely seeks peace or is merely prolonging the conflict. He suggested that alternative measures, such as banking or secondary sanctions, might be necessary to …
Read More »Asian markets surge on hopes of easing tariff war
Asian stock markets moved higher on Wednesday as investors reacted positively to U.S. President Donald Trumpโs assurance that he does not plan to remove Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The comments came after earlier speculation that Powellโs job was at risk following the Fedโs pause on rate cuts. Japanโs Nikkei 225 rose by 1.9%, reaching 34,875.64 in the afternoon session. …
Read More »US to pull 1,000 troops from Syria
The Pentagon has confirmed that the United States will significantly scale down its military presence in Syria, reducing the number of deployed troops to fewer than 1,000 over the coming months. This marks a notable shift in Washingtonโs long-standing role in countering the Islamic State (IS) in the region. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced the decision on Friday, stating that …
Read More »Trump warns US may walk away from Ukraine talks without progress
The United States may soon withdraw from its mediating role in the Ukraine conflict, President Donald Trump warned on Thursday, expressing frustration over the stalled negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. His comments follow increased violence in Ukraine and escalating doubts about the feasibility of a near-term truce. Pressure Builds on Both Sides President Trump emphasized the need for urgent progress …
Read More »Trump envoy Witkoff holds talks with Putin in Saint Petersburg
On Friday, April 11, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This meeting occurred amid escalating tensions and a renewed push from the United States to broker a ceasefire. President Donald Trump has expressed frustration over Russia’s lack of progress toward ending the war, describing …
Read More »Trump says Israel will strike if Iran keeps nuclear weapons
President Donald Trump has indicated that Israel would assume a leading role in any potential military action against Iran if Tehran does not abandon its nuclear weapons program. This statement precedes the upcoming negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials scheduled to take place in Oman. While Trump has characterized these talks as direct, Iranian authorities have described them as indirect. …
Read More »Iran FM and US envoy Witkoff to hold indirect talks in Oman
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, announced plans to engage in indirect negotiations with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman, aiming to address Tehran’s advancing nuclear program amid escalating Middle East tensions. Araghchi emphasized that these discussions would be mediated, likely through Omani intermediaries, contrasting with President Donald Trump’s assertion that the talks would be direct. The U.S. seeks to establish …
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