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Trump says Putin agreed to pause Kyiv strikes during extreme cold

United States President Donald Trump says Russian leader Vladimir Putin has agreed to his personal request to pause missile strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities during an extreme cold spell. Russia’s recent attacks on Ukraine’s power infrastructure have left millions facing blackouts, heating shortages and water cuts as temperatures plunge, creating a new humanitarian emergency across the country. Trump told a cabinet meeting that he asked Putin not to fire on Kyiv and surrounding towns for a week because of the “extraordinary” cold. He claimed Putin accepted the request, describing the response as “very nice” and saying people had warned him the call would be a waste of time. Trump did not say exactly when the conversation took place or when the pause in strikes would begin. The Kremlin has not confirmed any such truce. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, […]

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China tells US its containment strategy is bound to fail

China has warned that United States efforts to contain its rise are doomed to fail, even as Beijing says it is willing to work with Washington to improve relations. Defence ministry spokesman Jiang Bin told a news briefing on Thursday that “facts have proven that any attempt to contain or block China is doomed to fail.” He added that China is ready to work with the US to promote stable ties ahead of President Donald Trump’s expected visit to China in April for talks with President Xi Jinping. The warning comes days after the US Department of Defense released its 2026 National Defense Strategy, which pledges to “deter China in the Indo Pacific through strength, not confrontation.” The new strategy adopts a softer tone than the previous one under former President Joe Biden, which labelled China as Washington’s most consequential […]

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Iraq PM hopeful Maliki slams Trump over ‘blatant’ interference

Iraqi prime ministerial candidate Nouri al Maliki has condemned what he called blatant interference by United States President Donald Trump in Iraq’s internal politics. Maliki spoke after Trump warned that Washington would end all support to Iraq if he emerged as prime minister. Maliki, a former two term prime minister, said in a post on X that Iraq firmly rejects American meddling in its affairs. He described Trump’s comments as a violation of Iraq’s democratic system, which has been in place since the 2003 US led invasion that removed Saddam Hussein. The 75 year old politician fell out with Washington during his earlier time in office between 2006 and 2014 over his close ties to Iran and accusations of pursuing a sectarian agenda. Despite this, he has remained a powerful figure and kingmaker whose backing is seen as crucial to […]

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China calls for closer defence ties with Russia in ministers’ talks

China’s defence minister Dong Jun has called for closer military cooperation with Russia during talks with his Russian counterpart held by video conference on Tuesday. Dong said China is ready to work with Russia to put into action the key agreements made by the leaders of both countries. He stressed the need to strengthen strategic coordination between their militaries and to improve their ability to handle shared risks and security challenges. According to Chinese state news agency Xinhua, Dong also urged both sides to deepen practical cooperation and improve their channels of communication. He said this would help both countries respond more effectively to regional and global security issues. The renewed call for tighter defence ties comes as China and Russia continue to present themselves as key strategic partners, especially in balancing pressure from Western countries. Analysts say their growing […]

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India, EU seal landmark trade deal to slash tariffs on most goods

India and the European Union have reached a landmark trade agreement that will sharply cut or eliminate tariffs on most goods, opening up India’s vast market and deepening ties between the two economies. The pact aims to reduce duties on 96.6 percent of traded goods by value and is expected to double EU exports to India by 2032 while saving European companies about 4 billion euros in customs duties.​ Under the deal, the EU will phase out tariffs on 99.5 percent of goods imported from India over seven years, including marine products, leather, textiles, chemicals, rubber, base metals and gems and jewellery. Sensitive farm products such as soya, beef, sugar, rice and dairy are excluded from the agreement.​ For European carmakers, India will slash tariffs on imported vehicles from as high as 110 percent to 10 percent over five years, […]

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Nigerian community leader Magbo welcomes Tinubu to Turkey

President of the Nigerian community in Turkey, Prince Magbo, has welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his delegation to the country, describing the state visit as a moment of excitement for Nigerians living there. He said the diaspora community is “honoured and fully prepared” to receive the president and wishes him a peaceful and productive stay as he pursues international cooperation that will benefit Nigeria and deepen ties with Turkey.​ Magbo expressed optimism that the visit would further strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Turkey in economic, diplomatic and strategic areas. He also thanked the government for the opportunity to serve and represent Nigerians in Turkey at what he called a significant moment, reaffirming his commitment to unity, patriotism and positive representation of the country abroad.​

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Iran protest death toll nears 6,000 as Tehran warns US

A U.S.-based rights group says nearly 6,000 people have been killed in Iran’s ongoing protest crackdown, as Tehran warns Washington against any form of intervention. The demonstrations, which began in late December over economic hardship, quickly evolved into mass protests against the Islamic republic, with huge rallies from January 8 and a nationwide internet shutdown now in its 18th day.​ The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said it has confirmed 5,848 deaths, including 209 security personnel, and is still investigating a further 17,091 possible fatalities. It also reported at least 41,283 arrests. By contrast, Iranian authorities last week gave an official toll of 3,117 dead, mostly described as security forces or bystanders killed by “rioters”.​ Rights monitors accuse security forces of firing directly at protesters under cover of the internet blackout. NetBlocks said the shutdown is “obscuring the extent […]

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China warns citizens against Japan travel for Lunar New Year

China has urged its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan during next month’s Lunar New Year holiday, citing what it calls deteriorating public security and rising threats to Chinese nationals. The advisory comes amid a diplomatic spat after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested in November that Tokyo could intervene militarily if China attacked Taiwan.​ Beijing had already called on Chinese tourists to stay away from Japan following Takaichi’s comments, a move that contributed to a 45 percent year‑on‑year drop in Chinese visitors in December to around 330,000. Chinese tourists previously made up about a quarter of all foreign visitors, with nearly 7.5 million arrivals in the first nine months of 2025 and spending an estimated 3.7 billion dollars in the third quarter alone, helped by a weak yen.​ In a fresh statement on Monday, the foreign ministry’s Department of […]

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Israeli fire kills three in Gaza as US pushes to advance deal

Israeli fire killed three Palestinians in two separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, local health authorities have said. Medics reported that at least two people died east of the Tuffah neighbourhood in northern Gaza, while a 41‑year‑old man was killed by Israeli forces in Khan Younis in the south.​ Earlier, medical workers said an Israeli drone exploded on the rooftop of a multi‑storey building in Gaza City, wounding four civilians in the street below. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on any of the reported incidents.​ The violence comes as U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner push to advance a Gaza deal in meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Witkoff said their talks, held on Saturday, were “constructive and positive”, with both sides aligned on next steps and on the importance of continued cooperation on […]

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Russian strike leaves 1,700 Kyiv buildings without heating – mayor

About 1,700 apartment blocks and public buildings in Kyiv remain without heating two days after a major Russian missile strike hit the Ukrainian capital’s energy system, Mayor Vitali Klitschko has said. The attack on Thursday damaged critical infrastructure and left hundreds of thousands temporarily without heat in the middle of winter.​ Speaking on Saturday, Klitschko said city authorities had restored supply to a large part of Kyiv, but roughly 30 percent of buildings connected to the central heating network were still offline. Emergency teams are working around the clock to repair boiler houses and pipelines, with priority given to hospitals, schools and homes.​ Ukraine’s national grid operator Ukrenergo said power cuts and rolling outages continue in several regions after the latest wave of strikes on energy facilities. The government has urged residents to save electricity where possible and is deploying […]

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