Scientists see powerful explosion from mysterious, unknown object in space
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Upcoming US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia: What we know so far
Top officials from both countries are to discuss ways to end the Ukraine conflict in Riyadh High-level Russian and US delegations will hold talks in Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic relations and pave the way for a settlement of the Ukraine conflict. The negotiations, scheduled to begin on Tuesday in the Saudi capital of Riyadh,…
Russian MP predicts imminent return of Mastercard and Visa
The payment card companies “lost a major market” when they exited in 2022 due to the Ukraine conflict, Anatoly Aksakov has said US payment giants Visa and Mastercard may soon resume operations in Russia, according to Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the Russian State Duma’s Financial Markets Committee. His statement comes amid ongoing high-level talks between…
China slams US for wording on ‘Taiwan independence’
Beijing has criticized the State Department after it altered a fact sheet on relations with the island China has urged the US to “correct its mistakes” after the State Department removed previous phrasing on its website about not supporting independence for Taiwan. Washington has described the change as part of a routine update. In the…
Saudi Arabia to mediate Russia-US talks – CNN
Negotiations on resolving the Ukraine conflict are expected to be a prelude to a meeting between Putin and Trump Saudi Arabia will mediate talks between Russia and the US on resolving the Ukraine conflict, set to begin in Riyadh on Tuesday, CNN has reported, citing a Saudi official. The kingdom has maintained neutrality throughout the…
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Syria hopes it’s war-torn heritage sites could help bring back tourists
Landmarks like the ancient city of Palmyra and the medieval Crac des Chevaliers castle are already attracting local tourists
Macron pleads with Saudi prince over Ukraine talks
The French president has talked to Mohammed bin Salman before the upcoming US-Russian meeting in Riyadh French President Emmanuel Macron has revealed that he has spoken on the phone with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussing issues including the Ukraine conflict and the EU’s role in ending the hostilities. The call comes ahead…
Munich conference ‘a nightmare’ – organizer
US allies in Europe now have clearer insight into President Donald Trump’s intentions, Christoph Heusgen has said Christoph Heusgen, chairman of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), has described the results of last week’s gathering as a “nightmare” for Washington’s European allies. He claimed that the US under President Donald Trump “lives on another planet,” referencing…
US imposing ‘colonial’ resource deal on Ukraine – media
The Trump administration is treating Kiev like an African colony, several unnamed officials have reportedly said The US is trying to steamroll Kiev into a lopsided resource deal that evokes memories of the West’s colonial past, several media outlets have reported, citing officials familiar with the matter. Last fall, Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky suggested that his…