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Reading Time (200 word/minute): 3 minutesKiev could have maintained control over two former regions if it had agreed to ensure Moscow’s land access to Crimea, as revealed by the president. Russia was willing to withdraw its troops from Kherson and…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesEuro appearances: 10 Euro titles: 2 Best finish: Winners (1984, 2000) Euros record: W21 D12 L10 Goals scored: 69 Biggest win: 5-0 (vs. Belgium in Euro 1984) Player to watch: Antoine Griezmann World ranking: 2nd…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 3 minutesRussian President Vladimir Putin’s peace initiative, proposing conditions for a ceasefire and negotiations with Ukraine, was rejected by Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky’s aide Mikhail Podoliak. Putin’s proposal included demands for the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the military’s proposal for daily tactical pauses in fighting to allow aid delivery into Gaza. The ongoing assault in southern Gaza continues despite international warnings of a humanitarian…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesThe Democratic Alliance, which placed second in the May 29 election, has pledged support for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s re-election in South Africa. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) has reached an agreement with opposition parties,…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesThe lack of clarity in the US/Israeli plan for a “permanent ceasefire” in Gaza hinders the prospect of a deal, asserts Michael Hanna of the International Crisis Group. Hanna highlights that private assurances made to…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that new bases in Poland, Slovakia, and Romania will facilitate arms deliveries to Ukraine, coordinated through a Ukrainian mission. Orban emphasized Hungary’s opposition to this plan, citing concerns about…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesMuslims are observing Eid al-Adha, a festival that commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son. In the aftermath of Israel’s conflict with Gaza, celebrations in the region were subdued. Palestinians in Gaza faced challenges…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesWestern Europe needs good relations with Moscow to remain a global development center, Putin told Russian diplomats. He emphasized that the US, not Russia, poses the main threat due to Europe’s critical dependence. Europe’s leaders…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesDozens of countries at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine declared support for Kyiv’s territorial integrity and urged dialogue between all parties to find a lasting settlement in the conflict with Russia. In a final…