Ukraine-Russia war: EU leaders back Zelenskyy’s right to choose alliances; push for continued sanctions on Moscow

European leaders on Saturday made it clear that Moscow cannot dictate whether Ukraine joins the European Union or Nato.The EU claimed that Russia has no veto power over Kyiv’s future. The strong message came a day after talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without a breakthrough on ending the…

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‘If Trump were president in 2022, there would be no war’: Putin after Alaska meeting; US President says no deal with Russia over Ukraine conflict

President Donald Trump greets Russia’s President Vladimir Putin Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. AP/PTI(AP08_16_2025_000011A) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday claimed that he would not have invaded Ukraine if Joe Biden had not been in office, a remark seen as courting Donald Trump, even as US tariff threats persist. “I’d like…

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Who is Thai princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, hospitalized since 2022? First health update comes from Royal Family

Thai princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol is in hospital since 2022. The Thailand royal family issued the first update about Thai princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol’s health condition in the last three years since she has been in hospital in 2022. And the update is not good news. Princess Bha is suffering from severe blood infection, the update said….

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Independence Day: US extends warm wishes; calls ‘historical ties’ with India ‘consequential and far-reaching’ | India News

NEW DELHI: The United States on Friday extended congratulations to India on its 79th Independence Day and said that the “historic ties” between India and the US are “consequential and far-reaching.“India is marking its 79th Independence Day on Friday with pride and patriotic zeal, celebrating the country’s liberation from more than two centuries of British…

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‘100% I’ll get him out’: Trump vows to free jailed Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai; Beijing warns against foreign interference

Jimmy Lai (Image: X/@hkdc_us) Days before winning second presidential elections, Donald Trump vowed to secure the release of 77-year-old jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai. Lai is the outspoken founder of the now-closed Apple Daily which is a strong pro-democratic newspaper known for its sharp criticism of China’s Communist Party which was later forced…

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What is David G. Booth’s net worth? Finance mogul donates historic $300 million to University of Kansas athletics and campus | World News

The University of Kansas has announced a transformational, record-setting gift of roughly $300 million from alumnus and investing pioneer David G. Booth. Timed just ahead of the Jayhawks’ Aug. 23 football opener, the donation is among the largest single contributions in college athletics and the largest in KU history. Booth’s commitment immediately advances Phase II…

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UFC cage fight 2026: Is Ivanka set to host the White House event – Here’s what Donald Trump wants

Ivanka Trump with her father, Donald Trump (Instagram: ivankatrump) President Donald Trump reportedly wants his daughter, Ivanka Trump, to participate in planning and organizing an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) cage fight on the White House lawn to commemorate America’s 250th Independence anniversary next year. This comes despite her having stepped back from politics.Since Trump’s reelection…

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‘Take our capital back’: Nearly 800 troops deployed by Donald Trump arrive at DC; 23 individuals arrested overnight

Around 800 National Guard members employed by US President Donald Trump began arriving in Washington, DC, on Tuesday as the new law enforcement presence in the nation’s capital started to take shape.City police and federal officials, signalling cooperation, took the initial steps to reduce crime in what Trump described, without substantiation, as a lawless city,…

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Israel-Gaza conflict: Al Jazeera says 4, not 5, staff killed in Israeli strike; 2 victims were freelancers

A recent Israeli airstrike killed four Al Jazeera journalists and two freelancers, the Qatar-based broadcaster said on Tuesday, correcting its earlier report that five of six victims were staff members.Initially, the network identified correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh and camera operators Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, and Moamen Aliwa as those killed in Sunday’s attack….

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Italian citizenship: Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel hints at possible relocation; reveals why he’s considering moving to Europe

Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump (File photo) for image caption American television host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel has revealed that he recently obtained Italian citizenship and is considering moving to Europe because he is scared of President Donald Trump, as reported by New York Post. Speaking on The Sarah Silverman Podcast, the 57-year-old late-night host…

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