Washington: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has commented on the ongoing discussions about potential peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, emphasizing that the immediate objective is to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, according to ABC News. In an interview with George Stephanopoulos, Rubio stressed that any security guarantees for Ukraine.
Kyiv [Ukraine]: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared that Ukraine is “prepared to sign” a minerals agreement with the United States, calling it a “first step toward security guarantees.” In a post on X, he stated, “We are ready to sign the minerals agreement, which will mark the first step toward security guarantees. However, this.
Jordan: The Ministry of External affairs on Sunday said that an Indian national was shot and killed by the Jordanian security when he was allegedly trying to cross over into another country illegally. The Indian Embassy in Jordan has mourned the demise of the national, and said it is working closely with the authorities for.
Khuzdar [Pakistan]: Two leaders of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) in Balochistan were shot dead in the Zehri area of Khuzdar district on Saturday, as reported by officials from Dawn. The victims, Wadera Ghulam Sarwar and Molvi Amanullah, were returning home in the Tarsani area when unidentified assailants on motorcycles opened fire with automatic weapons, killing.
London: Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed the UK’s dedication to Ukraine’s sovereignty and security during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at 10 Downing Street. After their discussions, Starmer took to X to highlight the UK’s strong opposition to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. “It was an honour to welcome @ZelenskyyUa to Downing Street.
Tel Aviv [Israel]: Reports from Tel Aviv indicate that Israel has accepted a proposal from U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, coinciding with the upcoming Ramzan and Passover celebrations, as announced by the Prime Minister’s Office. This decision comes as the first phase of a previously established ceasefire approaches its end..
Sucre [Bolivia]: A tragic bus accident in the Potosi region of Bolivia has resulted in the deaths of at least 37 individuals and left 39 others injured, as reported by Al Jazeera, citing local officials and police. The incident occurred around 7 AM local time on Saturday on the road connecting Uyuni and Colchani, when.
Islamabad: According to a report by the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO), a total of 32,617 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) were documented in Pakistan in 2024. This includes 24,439 cases of kidnapping/abduction, 5,339 incidents of rape, 2,238 instances of domestic violence, and 547 honor killings, as reported by The Express Tribune. The SSDO’s report,.
Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday following the public spat with US President Donald Trump regarding the ceasefire in the ongoing war with Russia, emphasised that his country wants peace but stressed that a “just and lasting peace” is not possible without Kyiv being provided with security guarantees. In a post on X, Ukrainian.
Kinshasa: The number of fatalities from two explosions in Bukavu, located in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has increased to 16, according to government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya. The blasts occurred on Thursday in central Bukavu shortly after a political rally backing the M23 rebels. Both the government and M23 have traded accusations regarding.