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UK and US leaders meet with Ukraine and EU partners to discuss peace plan

The UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, and the US vice president, JD Vance, are hosting Ukrainian and European representatives at Chevening, Kent, to advance discussions on a US-brokered peace plan for Ukraine. The meeting, requested by Washington, comes just days before a scheduled encounter between......

Return of the nuclear specter: between threats, deployments, and silences

Geopolitical tensions between major powers are rising alarmingly, accompanied by renewed emphasis on nuclear deterrence. In this climate of growing rivalry, The Washington Post published a detailed report on the current state of the world’s nuclear arsenals, their geographic distribution, and the......

Trump orders military planning against South American drug cartels

The United States is considering direct military action against South American drug cartels after President Donald Trump instructed the Pentagon to prepare strategies targeting organizations previously designated as foreign terrorist groups by Washington, U.S. media reported on Friday. According to......

Majorelle Garden ranks 15th among the world’s top attractions, says Tripadvisor

The iconic Majorelle Garden in Marrakech has earned a prestigious spot in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards, ranking 15th among the top 25 tourist attractions in the world. It is the only African destination to appear on the list, marking a significant achievement for Moroccan tourism. According......

Iraq denies involvement in Iranian oil smuggling under US sanctions

Baghdad, August 8, 2025 – Iraqi authorities have firmly rejected claims that the country or its oil sector is involved in smuggling operations aimed at circumventing US sanctions on Iranian crude exports. The denial comes after the United States imposed sanctions in early July against six entities......

Markets watch Ukraine tensions and US tariff moves

Global financial markets turned their attention on Friday to rising geopolitical tensions over the war in Ukraine and the potential implications of U.S. tariffs. Early trading in Europe saw modest gains: Paris rose by 0.30%, London by 0.27%, Milan by 0.23%, and Zurich by 0.31%, while Frankfurt slipped......

Historic peace accord between Armenia and Azerbaijan to be signed in Washington

Armenia and Azerbaijan are set to sign a "historic" peace agreement in Washington this Friday, according to U.S. President Donald Trump. The two nations, long embroiled in conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, will finalize the accord under American mediation during a trilateral summit......

Trump administration intensifies crackdown on criminal illegal immigrants

Immigration enforcement agents have arrested five individuals across the United States in a targeted operation aimed at removing illegal immigrants convicted of serious crimes. The arrests are part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to prioritize the deportation of individuals deemed "the......

Trump ready to meet Putin "very soon" amid intensified Ukraine talks

In a surprising turn of diplomacy, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the possibility of a “very soon” meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as part of renewed efforts to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. This comes following what the White House described as a......

Kuwait strengthens environmental cooperation with China and the UN

Kuwait is accelerating its environmental transformation through strategic international partnerships and sustainable policies. Guided by Vision 2035 and the leadership of Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the country has launched key initiatives to support its goal of achieving carbon neutrality......

American hunter killed by charging Cape buffalo during South African expedition

An American game hunter has died after being fatally gored by a Cape buffalo during a hunting expedition in South Africa’s Limpopo province, according to reports confirmed by the safari company organizing the trip. Asher Watkins, a 52-year-old Texas resident and managing partner at a real estate......

Trump hints vice president JD Vance could be his 2028 successor

U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that his vice president, JD Vance, could be the Republican Party’s candidate for the 2028 presidential election. Speaking to journalists at the White House on Tuesday, Trump responded to a question about a possible "MAGA" successor by saying,......

Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff meets Russian officials in Moscow

In a critical diplomatic move, Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Middle East peace, arrived in Moscow on Wednesday. His visit comes just days before the deadline set by Trump for Russia to end its offensive in Ukraine or face severe new sanctions. According to Russian......

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