APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting
In a significant development, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit South Korea next week for high-level meetings with President Lee Jae Myung during the APEC summit in Gyeongju. The summit, taking place on October 31 and November 1, aims to strengthen regional trade and
Peace negotiations
President Vladimir V. Putin has shown no enthusiasm for meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, due to his deep disdain for the Ukrainian leader. However, the Russian leader's options on the matter remain open, and some analysts believe that a meeting between the two could be a
Peace negotiations
European leaders have come together in exceptional ways to help sway the US president, President Trump, in their support for Ukraine. The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, was headed to the White House for a crucial meeting with President Trump, and the leaders of Germany, France, Britain, and other supporters of
Peace negotiations
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that there will be "very severe consequences" if he does not agree to stop the war in Ukraine. This warning comes after a virtual meeting with European leaders, where Mr. Trump assured
Peace negotiations
As the world's superpowers meet in Alaska, Ukrainians and Europeans are bracing for what they fear could be a repeat of the 1945 Yalta conference, where the leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union redrawd the map of Europe without input from the
Peace negotiations
Ukraine, a pivotal player in the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe, stands at a precarious crossroads as it prepares for a summit with President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The negotiations, which have become increasingly contentious, have exposed fundamental contradictions in the American approach to the conflict, leaving
Defence spending
During his recent trip to NATO, President Trump demonstrated a clear desire to be recognized as a global peacemaker, despite a complicated history of foreign policy promises and failures. In under 24 hours in the Netherlands, Trump secured a cease-fire between Israel and Iran, got NATO to agree to increased
Defence spending
President Trump has hailed the Nato summit as a "big win" for western civilisation, touting the alliance's decision to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP. The US president claimed success at the Nato summit in The Hague, where he praised the commitment by Nato allies
Summit meetings
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the NATO summit in The Hague, seeking continued support and warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin has ambitions beyond Ukraine. Despite gaining a rhetorical gesture from US President Donald Trump, Zelenskyy faced a subdued response from European leaders, with the alliance's joint declaration
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Russian missile attacks on the city of Dnipro in southeast Ukraine have resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people, with 153 others injured, including 18 children, according to Governor Serhiy Lysak. The attacks have added to the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with President Volodymyr Zelensky urging
Defence spending
European leaders in Nato have agreed to a historic 5% increase in defence spending, with US President Donald Trump being credited by Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte for driving the uplift. The alliance has also praised Trump's efforts to bring about a commitment from its members to boost
Foreign military assistance
NATO leaders are gathering at a two-day summit in The Hague, amidst growing tension and a delicate balancing act as they navigate the rising demands of President Donald Trump, who has expressed no willingness to provide fresh military aid to Ukraine. Despite its promises of unwavering support, NATO's
