Slovak PM Fico says he welcomes process started in Alaska talks
Slovak prime minister Robert Fico said on Saturday he welcomed the initiative launched by U.S. president Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir P...
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1. No progress at all, Trump says after phone call with Putin
President Donald Trump said his recent call with Russian President Vladimir Putin brought no progress on ending the war in Ukraine, while the Kremlin reiterated its focus on addressing the conflict’s "root causes." The two did not discuss the U.S. weapons shipment pause, which has raised concern in Kyiv as Russia intensifies attacks.
Meanwhile, Ukraine warned that delays in military aid, especially Patriot systems, could weaken its defences amid growing pressure for direct peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
2. Knife attack on German train: four injured, suspect detained
A knife attack on a high-speed train travelling from Hamburg to Vienna injured four passengers on Thursday near Regensburg, German police said. The suspect was quickly detained, and the train, carrying about 500 people, made an emergency stop as authorities launched an investigation at the scene.
3. Hamas seeks ceasefire guarantees as scores more are killed in Gaza
Hamas is seeking firm guarantees that a U.S.-backed ceasefire plan will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza conflict, as Israeli strikes continued to kill dozens across the territory. While Israel appears ready to move forward with a 60-day ceasefire and hostage exchange, key details are still under negotiation. Meanwhile, heavy bombardments and civilian casualties persist on the ground, despite international efforts to secure peace.
4. Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv, injures 14 and causes widespread damage
Russia carried out an eight-hour overnight drone attack on Kyiv, injuring 14 people, damaging infrastructure, and sparking fires across multiple districts, Ukrainian officials reported. The assault comes amid a surge in Russian strikes and growing concerns in Kyiv over the recent U.S. pause in weapons deliveries.
5. Khankendi to host 17th ECO summit
Azerbaijan’s hosting of the 17th ECO Summit in Khankendi underscores its expanding role within the organisation and highlights the city's rising geopolitical and diplomatic importance. The event marks a symbolic revival of Khankendi, drawing global attention to the region while advancing Azerbaijan’s regional and international economic integration.
The world’s biggest dance music festival faces an unexpected setback as a fire destroys its main stage, prompting a last-minute response from organisers determined to keep the party alive in Boom, Belgium.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
A resumption of Iraq’s Kurdish oil exports is not expected in the near term, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, despite an announcement by Iraq’s federal government a day earlier stating that shipments would resume immediately.
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 56 kilometres east of Gorgan in northern Iran early Sunday morning, according to preliminary seismic data.
Slovak prime minister Robert Fico said on Saturday he welcomed the initiative launched by U.S. president Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska to work toward ending the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced support for U.S. president Donald Trump’s proposal to hold a trilateral summit with Russia, saying Kyiv is ready for constructive cooperation and believes key issues should be resolved directly at the level of national leaders.
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The death toll from weeks of torrential rains and flooding in Pakistan has risen above 300, local officials said on Saturday.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him China would not invade Taiwan during Trump’s presidency, adding that Xi described himself and China as “very patient.”
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