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Trump shortens Russia’s peace deal deadline from 50 to ’10 or 12 days’

Earlier this month, Trump said he had given Moscow 50 days to reach a peace deal or face what he said would be “very severe” economic sanctions during a visit to Washington by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. US President Donald Trump said on Monday he is to reduce the 50-day deadline he previously set […]

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At least three persons shot in mid-Manhattan skyscraper; suspect killed

Suspect ‘neutralised’ in shooting at New York City building Authorities have “neutralised” a suspect in a shooting inside a Midtown Manhattan office building. The skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue houses a number of financial firms, including Blackstone, KPMG and Deutsche Bank, along with the NFL headquarters and the Consulate General of Ireland A person opened

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Putin must agree Ukraine ceasefire in 10 or 12 days, says Trump

Donald Trump has presented a new, shorter deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire over the war in Ukraine of “ten or 12 days” from Monday. The US president said there was “no reason” in waiting any longer as no progress towards peace had been made.https://bbc.com/news/articles/c707zrrd7xqo   Two weeks ago, Trump said President Vladimir Putin

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Von der Leyen and Trump strike EU-US trade deal with 15% tariff for the bloc

The trade deal will introduce a 15% tariff for the vast majority of EU products. But some will benefit from a “zero-for-zero” scheme. The European Union and the United States have struck a tentative trade deal to avert a potentially devastating tariff war between two of the world’s largest economies, capping a race against time

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Uganda’s Vice President H.E Jessica Alupo attending the 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit in Ethiopia

The Vice President of the Republic of #Uganda, Jessica Alupo, arrived in Addis Ababa this afternoon, to attend the 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (#UNFSS+4). Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, the Vice President was warmly welcomed by the Vice President of Prosperity Party, Adem Farah and State Minister of Foreign Affairs,

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Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire talks, but border clashes persist

Displaced Cambodians receive water at the Battkhao Resettlement Camp in Oddar Meanchey Province, Cambodia, Saturday, July 26, 2025 as border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia entered its third day (Source: Associated Press) Thailand and Cambodia signaled their readiness to negotiate an end to a deadly border dispute following mediation efforts by US President Donald Trump. The

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Cameroon’s electoral body bars president’s main rival from standing

Maurice Kamto (R), newly nominated by African Movement for New Independence and Democracy (MANIDEM) as its presidential candidate, greets supporters after a news conference in Yaounde, Cameroon on July 19, 2025. (Photo by AFP) The renowned university professor and former government minister was widely seen as the most serious challenger to  long-standing President Paul Biya.

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LIVE: Israel seizes Handala; 11 injured in Israeli aid airdrop into Gaza

Israeli forces continue bombing Gaza, a day after killing at least 71 people, including 42 aid seekers, as five more Palestinians starved to deathThe announcement comes at a time of growing international outrage against Israel’s war on Gaza. Several European countries – including Spain, Ireland and Norway – have already recognised Palestinian statehood.And pressure is

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