Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky returned to the White House on Monday for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to revive efforts to end the war in Ukraine. In a notably warmer appearance than his strained February visit, Zelensky struck a collegial tone, thanking U.S. officials repeatedly and joking about his decision to wear a …
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s high-profile meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska ended without progress on Ukraine. Despite pageantry surrounding the summit, including a red-carpet welcome for Putin, no ceasefire or peace agreement was reached. Putin reportedly demanded Ukraine surrender Donetsk in exchange for freezing front lines, a proposal swiftly …
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit Turkey’s north-western Balikesir province on Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring 29 others. The tremor struck at 19:53 local time (16:53 GMT) with its epicentre in the town of Sindirgi, where 16 buildings collapsed. An 81-year-old woman died shortly after being rescued from the rubble, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya …
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska on 15 August to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin confirmed. The location was chosen for its proximity to Russia, with a possible follow-up summit in Moscow. The announcement came hours after Trump suggested Ukraine might need to cede some …
The animated film KPop Demon Hunters, about a fictional girl group who secretly fight supernatural threats, has become Netflix’s most-watched animated movie ever. Its standout track “Golden”, performed by fictional band HUNTR/X and co-written by Ejae, jumped to #1 on the UK Singles Chart, overtaking Justin Bieber. This marks the first K-pop track to top …
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered two nuclear submarines to undisclosed locations in response to “highly provocative” remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Trump cited the move as a precaution to protect Americans, warning that words can have serious consequences. Medvedev had threatened the U.S. after Trump issued ultimatums demanding a ceasefire in Ukraine, …
U.S. President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on Canadian imports from 25% to 35%, effective at midnight. The White House also announced new levies on dozens of other countries, set to take effect in seven days. While tariffs on Mexico have been delayed for 90 days, the move follows Trump’s April announcement that caused global …
President Donald Trump announced a new trade agreement with South Korea, setting a 15% tariff on Korean imports—lower than the 25% that would have taken effect without a deal. In return, South Korea will invest $350 billion in U.S. projects selected by Trump and purchase $100 billion in American energy products. The agreement also includes …
India’s top IT firm, TCS, is cutting 12,000 management jobs to prepare for an AI-driven future. As automation grows, companies are replacing human roles and demanding new skills. AI hiring is rising, but not fast enough—India needs 1 million AI experts by 2026, yet most IT workers aren’t ready. Job cuts and slowdowns in global …
The United States and European Union have agreed on a trade deal, ending months of tension. After key talks in Scotland between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the two sides settled on a 15% US tariff on all EU goods—half of the 30% Trump had previously threatened. In return, …