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Trump says Putin “Wants to End the War” in Ukraine after envoy’s meeting in Moscow

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Vladimir Putin “wants to end the war” in Ukraine, following what he described as a “very good meeting” in Moscow between the Russian leader and Trump’s personal envoy, Steve Witkoff. The businessman, accompanied by Trump’s......

Putin visits India as oil, arms, and diplomacy take center stage

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India on Thursday for a highly anticipated visit, as New Delhi navigates U.S. trade penalties imposed in response to its purchases of Russian oil. The trip marks Putin’s first return to the Indian capital since 2021 and comes at a delicate moment for......

Morocco and UAE sign MoU to strengthen meteorological cooperation

Morocco and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to reinforce collaboration in the field of meteorology, officials announced Wednesday in Marrakech. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 19th World Water Congress by Mohamed Dkhissi, Director General......

US private sector loses 32,000 jobs in November, defying expectations

The US private sector shed 32,000 jobs in November, according to the latest ADP/Stanford Lab survey, surprising markets that had anticipated net job gains. Job losses were primarily concentrated in the industrial sector and small businesses with fewer than 50 employees. Analysts had expected a modest......

Trump targets Somali community as ICE plans minnesota enforcement operation

US President Donald Trump has expressed strong opposition to Somali immigrants in the United States, stating they should "go back to where they came from," while ICE reportedly prepares a targeted enforcement operation in Minnesota's Twin Cities, home to one of the largest Somali communities......

Ten-Year sentence sought in appeal for French journalist Christophe Gleizes in Algeria

Algerian authorities have requested a ten-year prison sentence in the appeal case against French journalist Christophe Gleizes, who has been detained since late June. Gleizes was initially sentenced to seven years for “apology of terrorism” and is being tried before the Court of Appeal in......

Turkish foreign minister to attend OSCE ministerial meeting in Vienna

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to participate in the 32nd Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), scheduled for December 4–5 in Vienna. The gathering will be hosted by Finland, the OSCE chair for 2025. During the meeting, Fidan......

Greek farmers block Greece–Türkiye border crossing amid intensifying protests

A growing wave of protests by Greek farmers led to the temporary closure of the Bahcekoy (Kipi) Border Gate to heavy vehicles late Tuesday, disrupting transport between Greece and Türkiye. The blockade is part of a broader national mobilization against rising production costs and mounting frustrations......

German president begins State visit to the United Kingdom as security ties strengthen

German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrived in the United Kingdom on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, marking the first trip of this kind by a German head of state in nearly three decades. The visit is widely viewed as a symbolic moment in the renewed relationship between Berlin and London......

Maylis Daubon faces 30-year sentence for allegedly poisoning her daughters

Maylis Daubon, accused of poisoning her two daughters—one fatally—has been on trial since late November at the Mont-de-Marsan criminal court in southwestern France. Prosecutors allege that she administered high doses of medication to her children, causing the death of her eldest daughter,......

China's Zhuque-3 Y1 rocket fails first-stage recovery in maiden flight

China’s reusable Zhuque-3 Y1 carrier rocket, developed by Beijing-based commercial aerospace company LandSpace, failed to complete its first-stage recovery during its maiden test flight on Wednesday. Despite this, the rocket’s second stage successfully reached the designated orbit, marking......

South Korea’s Lee offers mediation to ease China–Japan tensions

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has signaled his willingness to act as a mediator in the growing dispute between China and Japan, cautioning that taking sides would risk deepening regional tensions. His remarks were delivered during a press briefing in Seoul on Wednesday, where he emphasized the......

Ireland vows long-term backing for Ukraine

Ireland reiterated its steadfast commitment to Ukraine’s security and European future as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first official visit to Dublin on Tuesday. The visit took place at a time of heightened tension on the frontlines, with Irish leaders condemning Russia’s continued......

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