Trump says US would help with Ukraine’s security in peace deal
Mr Trump continued to express frustration with the pace of talks. Read More
Russia attacked energy facilities in southern Ukrainian Odesa region, officials say
KYIV, Dec 12 – Russia attacked energy facilities in the southern Ukrainian Odesa region overnight, causing fires and blackouts, the local governor and emergency service said on Friday. Read More
Russia destroys 90 Ukrainian drones overnight, defence ministry says
MOSCOW, Dec 12 – Russia’s Ministry of Defence said on Friday that air defence systems had destroyed 90 Ukrainian drones over the country and the Black Sea overnight. Read More
Irish minister defends ‘limited’ trade curbs on Israeli settlements
DUBLIN, Dec 12 – Ireland’s planned curbs on trade with Israeli settlements will be limited strictly to goods, a minister told Reuters, offering the first clear signal on the scope…
M23 consolidates control over Congo town in blow to peace talks
Dec 11 – The M23 rebel group consolidated control over the strategic town of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, residents said, as Kinshasa warned that the…
‘No one would believe if this wasn’t recorded’: Man teaches octopus named Takoyaki to play the piano
He was even able to teach the cephalopod the note progression of Baby Shark. Read More
Obamacare health subsidy to end as US Senate rejects dueling remedies
WASHINGTON, Dec 11 – The U.S. Senate on Thursday rejected competing proposals by Republicans and Democrats to address a looming healthcare crisis, leaving some 24 million Americans vulnerable to significantly…
US preparing to seize more tankers off Venezuela’s coast after first ship taken, sources say
HOUSTON/LONDON/WASHINGTON, Dec 11 – The U.S. is preparing to intercept more ships transporting Venezuelan oil following the seizure of a tanker this week, as it increases pressure on Venezuelan President…
US lawmakers say Israel hasn’t held to account those involved in 2023 strike that killed journalist
WASHINGTON, Dec 11 – Four U.S. lawmakers on Thursday said there has been no accountability for an October 2023 attack by the Israeli military that struck a group of journalists…
US lawmakers say Israel hasn’t held to account those involved in 2023 strike that killed journalist
WASHINGTON, Dec 11 – Four U.S. lawmakers on Thursday said there has been no accountability for an October 2023 attack by the Israeli military that struck a group of journalists…