Mirziyoyev in Tokyo: Uzbekistan–Japan ties strengthen
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump focused primarily on efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. He also reiterated his commitment to dismantling Hamas's military and governing capabilities.
Netanyahu noted that the two leaders discussed the implications of what he described as a "great victory over Iran"- a topic raised during his third visit to the U.S. since Trump assumed his second term on 20 January.
Trump and Netanyahu met on Tuesday for the second time in as many days to address the ongoing Gaza conflict. This comes as the U.S. president’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, suggested that Israel and Hamas were close to finalising a ceasefire deal after nearly two years of hostilities.
According to Axios, a Qatari delegation- mediating indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, held discussions with senior White House officials prior to Netanyahu's arrival. The White House has not commented on the report.
Ukraine has welcomed the European Union’s decision to provide €90 billion in support over the next two years, calling it a vital lifeline even as the bloc failed to reach agreement on using frozen Russian assets to finance the aid.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that attempts to reach a peace agreement in Ukraine are being undermined by Russia’s continued refusal to engage meaningfully in negotiations.
Petroleum products are being transported by rail from Azerbaijan to Armenia for the first time in decades. The move is hailed as a tangible breakthrough in efforts to normalise relations between the long-time rivals.
A rare pair of bright-green Nike “Grinch” sneakers worn and signed by the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant have gone on public display in Beverly Hills, ahead of an auction that could set a new record for sports memorabilia.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a wide-ranging address from the White House in which he sought to highlight what he described as his administration’s achievements while laying the groundwork for his plans for the year ahead and beyond, on Wednesday (18 December).
U.S. intelligence sources indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin still intends to take control of all of Ukraine and reclaim parts of Europe that once belonged to the Soviet Union. These assessments contradict Putin’s repeated claims that he poses no threat to Europe.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
The foreign ministers of Cambodia and Thailand have told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that they are willing to pursue a ceasefire, as tensions flared along parts of the two countries’ shared border.
The Conservative Party says it would cut funding for green energy projects and redirect the money into defence, arguing the UK needs to be ready for war.
The European Union is facing mounting political pressure over its ability to keep Russian sovereign assets frozen, as internal divisions, leadership changes and war fatigue reshape decision-making across the bloc.
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