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Russia dismisses Zelenskyy's proposal for territory exchange amid escalating tensions

Russia has firmly rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to exchange occupied Ukrainian territory for regions in the western Kursk region, which are held by Ukrainian forces. The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, stated that such a swap was “impossible,” reinforcing......

Trump welcomes home U.S. teacher freed by Russia, hints at diplomatic breakthrough

Marc Fogel, an American history teacher detained by Russia, has been released and returned to the U.S. in a move that the White House sees as a potential step towards advancing peace talks regarding the war in Ukraine. Fogel, wrongfully imprisoned since August 2021, was greeted by President Donald Trump......

Trump Hints at Possible Russian Future for Ukraine

The U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that Ukraine could potentially become part of Russia in the future as he continues to assert that he will swiftly end the ongoing conflict. In a recent interview, Trump commented on the three-year war following Russia’s full-scale invasion, stating......

Jordan’s King Faces US Pressure Over Gaza Crisis

Jordan’s King Abdullah II is set to meet with the US President in Washington, D.C., amid growing pressure from the United States to accept Palestinians expelled from Gaza. This push, framed within broader US-Israeli policies, has been met with strong resistance from Jordan, as well as other regional......

Key updates on the Russia-Ukraine conflict: Day 1,082

On Monday, February 10, the situation in Ukraine remained tense as fighting continued across several regions. Russia’s Ministry of Defence reported the destruction of 35 Ukrainian drones, with a majority of them intercepted over Russia's Kursk region, which borders Ukraine. In response, Ukraine’s......

Iran Open to Talks with the US but Rejects ‘Maximum Pressure’ Approach

Iran has expressed its willingness to engage in negotiations with the United States, but not under the conditions set by the "maximum pressure" strategy. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Saturday that lifting sanctions requires dialogue, but not within the framework of coercive......

Key developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict - Day 1,081

On February 9, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues with significant military and diplomatic developments. Military Actions: Russian defense forces intercepted and destroyed 35 Ukrainian drones overnight. The majority were taken down over the Kursk region, which borders Ukraine. On the......

Trump reintroduces sanctions on International Criminal Court officials

In a move reminiscent of his first term, U.S. President Donald Trump authorized economic and travel sanctions targeting individuals involved in International Criminal Court (ICC) investigations of U.S. citizens and allies, including Israel. The ICC condemned the sanctions and urged its 125 member states......

Key developments in the Russia-Ukraine war: Day 1,078

Military Engagements: The Zaporizhia region in southeastern Ukraine experienced nearly 400 attacks from Russian forces, causing damage to residential buildings, vehicles, and infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported the release of 150 Ukrainian soldiers from Russian captivity,......

International Outcry Against Trump's Gaza Proposal

Numerous countries and organizations expressed strong opposition to Donald Trump's proposal to evacuate Gaza's population and turn it into a U.S.-administered territory as a solution to the conflict between Hamas and Israel. Trump reiterated that Gazans, whose homeland lies in ruins after 15......

Key events of the Russia-Ukraine war: Day 1,077

Fighting In the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, five people, including a teenager, were killed, and at least 55 others injured in a Russian strike in the city of Izyum. Additionally, two fatalities occurred in southern Ukraine due to Russian shelling, with one person killed in Dnipro and another in Kherson. A......

Trump's key nominees face Senate hearings amid policy announcements

Several key nominees appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump to prominent government positions, including Tulsi Gabbard and Kashyap Patel, are set to face Senate hearings on Thursday for confirmation. Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endured intense questioning on Wednesday regarding his nomination......

Escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict: Key developments on day 1,071

Ongoing Hostilities A drone strike in Russia’s Belgorod region, near the Ukrainian border, reportedly resulted in the deaths of a woman and her two-year-old child, with two others injured. Russia’s Ministry of Defence claimed that its air defense systems intercepted 104 Ukrainian drones......