Croatians cast ballots Sunday to elect a new president with the outspoken incumbent Zoran Milanovic appearing to be the favourite in opinion polls. Milanovic is backed by 37 percent of the electorate while Primorac had the support of 20 percent, according to an opinion poll showed Friday.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump discussed the ongoing UK-US trade agreement talks. They acknowledged progress and agreed to accelerate discussions. Trump suggested a favorable deal could mitigate upcoming US tariffs. While a formal agreement remains elusive, Starmer remains optimistic.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping stated Taiwan's reunification with China is inevitable, emphasizing the shared kinship and historical trend. This declaration precedes Donald Trump's potential trade tensions with China. Xi also discussed the need for proactive economic policies and reforms to address China's economic challenges, including a real estate market downturn and reduced consumer spending.
Pakistan is set to build its largest nuclear power plant, the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit 5 (C-5), with a capacity of 1,200 MWe after obtaining a licence from the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority. The plant, designed by the Chinese firm Hualong, features advanced safety mechanisms and is projected to cost $3.7 billion.
The FBI has recovered an Islamic State (IS) flag from the truck used by Shamsud-Din Jabbar in a deadly attack in New Orleans that claimed 15 lives. The investigation will explore potential IS influence, as President Biden mentioned Jabbar posted IS-inspired videos prior to the incident.
Donald Trump nominated Edward Sharp Walsh and Bill White as ambassadors to Ireland and Belgium, respectively. Trump praised Walsh's philanthropy and business acumen, highlighting his golfing skills as an asset. He lauded White's fundraising efforts for wounded service members and his recognition by the Coast Guard and Navy.
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