Japan and five Central Asian countries announce new initiatives on critical minerals
Japan and five Central Asian nations have unveiled a range of initiatives aimed at strengthening critical minerals supply chains and fostering broader...
Ukrainian and U.S. officials met in Jeddah to discuss a peace roadmap after Ukraine's largest drone attack on Moscow. Zelenskyy seeks to mend ties with the U.S., while Washington weighs Kyiv’s willingness to compromise. European allies urge caution in negotiations.
Ukrainian and U.S. officials convened in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday to explore a potential roadmap towards ending the war with Russia. The discussions come just hours after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow to date, signaling its continued military resilience.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hopes the talks will repair strained relations with the U.S. after a contentious meeting with President Donald Trump last month. In a bid to align with Trump’s vision for a swift resolution, Zelenskyy has proposed an initial truce in the air and at sea.
The U.S., Ukraine’s primary ally since Russia’s 2022 invasion, has recently shifted its stance, halting military aid and pausing intelligence sharing. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed the importance of understanding Kyiv’s willingness to make concessions.
Meanwhile, European allies remain cautious, insisting negotiations should only occur from a position of strength. Zelenskyy warns that Russian President Vladimir Putin remains uninterested in genuine peace and could threaten other European nations if Ukraine’s resistance falters.
The talks in Jeddah mark a pivotal moment in determining Ukraine’s future and the broader geopolitical landscape.
The death toll from Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has risen to 161, after forensic analysis confirmed one more victim among the charred remains at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, more than three weeks after the blaze began, authorities said on Saturday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet President Donald Trump on 29 December in Florida, where he is expected to present a package of military options regarding Iran, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported on Saturday.
Thousands of Bulgarians took to the streets on Thursday evening to protest against the outgoing government, demanding fair elections and judicial reforms to address what they describe as widespread corruption.
The United States has suspended the Diversity Visa Lottery programme, commonly known as the Green Card lottery, after a deadly shooting at Brown University.
US intelligence assessments indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to seek full control of Ukraine and to expand Russia’s influence in parts of Europe formerly under Soviet rule, contradicting repeated claims that Moscow poses no threat to the continent.
Japan and five Central Asian nations have unveiled a range of initiatives aimed at strengthening critical minerals supply chains and fostering broader regional cooperation, following their first summit in Tokyo on Saturday.
The United States has proposed a potential new format for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, which could include American and European representatives, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday, December 20.
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Baghdad on Saturday evening for an official visit, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry confirmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet President Donald Trump on 29 December in Florida, where he is expected to present a package of military options regarding Iran, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported on Saturday.
The United States and Venezuela have been jamming GPS signals in parts of the Caribbean, raising safety concerns for civilian air and maritime traffic, as tensions between the two countries escalate, according to The New York Times.
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