Ukrainian President Zelensky has called for real, lasting peace on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion. He emphasized the need for unity and strength, vowing that Russia will not win. Donald Trump suggested that Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of a potential peace deal.
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President-elect Trump criticized Biden's immigration policies for recent violent attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. He blamed Biden's 'Open Border’s Policy' for increased crime, citing the New Orleans attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who carried an ISIS flag.
Vice President JD Vance who was present at the Rose Garden when Donald Trump unveiled his tariff that shook up the global order called it an example of nationalism. In an exclusive interview with Breitbart, Vance said for the first time in 40 years, the US has a president who is reversing the trend of the US serving as a piggy bank for the rest of the world.
A methane gas explosion caused a mine collapse in southwest Pakistan, trapping at least 12 miners. Rescue operations are ongoing in the Balochistan province with no rescues yet. The incident, occurring in Singidi, has prompted an investigation. Poor safety standards in Pakistan's coal mining industry have previously led to fatal accidents.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz accuses Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire by not withdrawing beyond the Litani River in southern Lebanon and warns that Israel may take action. Hezbollah's Naim Qassem also accuses Israel of ceasefire violations, highlighting ongoing tensions despite the truce.
Nepal's Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli stressed the need for international cooperation to control digital crime. He highlighted the role of electronic technology in crime investigation and emphasized the government's commitment to democracy without restricting social media use. He noted new laws would be made to combat indecency and aimed for a 'Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali'.
An aircraft crash landed in Malindi County, Kenya, killing three people on the ground. The victims included a motorcycle taxi operator and a motorcyclist and passenger. The aircraft's occupants received medical attention. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, and local representatives stress enhancing safety measures around the airport.
The US may join a small group of nations considering cancer warning labels on alcohol, as per Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's call. Countries like South Korea, Ireland, Norway, and Thailand already have or are planning stricter regulations linking alcohol to cancer. The 2026 Irish law leads the way with mandatory warnings.
Amidst internal unrest and international pressure, US President Trump suggests Iran might be more receptive to discussions, emphasising diplomacy while warning of severe consequences if talks fail. Negotiations are planned in Muscat, involving US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Iran faces challenges with its proxies and economic sanctions, yet continues uranium enrichment, raising nuclear concerns.
After inheriting a vast nuclear arsenal post-Soviet Union collapse, Ukraine chose to relinquish it, motivated by financial and geopolitical factors. The Budapest Memorandum of 1994 promised protection from the UK, Russia, and the US. However, Russia's 2014 Crimea annexation undermined these security guarantees, highlighting Ukraine's vulnerability amidst ongoing Russian aggression.