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US President-elect Donald Trump has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin and urged him not to escalate the war in Ukraine, the Washington Post reported Sunday. Trump held the call from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Thursday, just days after his stunning election victory over Democratic rival Kamala Harris, the report said. The president-elect’s representatives did not immediately respond when asked by AFP for comment. The Post, citing several people familiar with the call who spoke on the basis of anonymity, reported that Trump had reminded Putin of America’s sizable military presence in Europe. They said he also expressed an interest in further conversations to discuss “the resolution of Ukraine’s war soon.” Trump’s election… Read More »Trump Speaks To Putin, Urges Him To Not Escalate War In Ukraine: Report

Russia and Ukraine both launched record drone attacks on each other overnight, despite a phone call reported by the Washington Post from US president-elect Donald Trump urging Russian President Vladimir Putin not to escalate the conflict. Trump’s election to the White House has the potential to upend the almost three-year conflict and has thrown into question Washington’s multi-billion dollar support for Kyiv, crucial to its defence. The Republican said on the campaign trail that he could end the fighting within hours and has indicated he will talk directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin — a major break from the approach adopted by President Joe Biden. On Sunday, the Washington Post reported that Trump had had… Read More »Russia, Ukraine Launch Biggest Drone Attacks Yet On Each Other

Israeli air strikes killed dozens of people in Lebanon and Gaza Sunday, rescuers and authorities said, ahead of a US deadline for improved aid delivery to the Palestinian territory. Another strike south of the Syrian capital Damascus killed nine people including a Hezbollah commander, a war monitor said. Rescuers in the Gaza Strip said 13 children were among 30 people killed by Israeli strikes in the territory’s north. The first hit a house in Jabalia, killing at least 25 people including 13 children and injuring more than 30, Gaza’s civil defence agency said. At around 6:00 am, “there was a very huge explosion” at the Alloush family home, said relative Abdullah al-Najjar. “When we arrived… Read More »Many Killed In Strikes On Gaza, Lebanon As Israel Faces US’ Aid Deadline

Gunmen killed 10 people in a bar in the central Mexican state of Queretaro late Saturday, authorities said, adding to a wave of violent crime that is gripping several areas of the country. The incident took place in a bar in the downtown area of the state’s capital, also known as Queretaro, where four gunmen entered, killing seven men and three women, according to the state attorney general and Queretaro city’s security chief. Seven other people were injured. One person was so far in police custody, authorities said. Investigators were at the scene and also looking into a vehicle believed to be linked to the incident. Queretaro is not commonly prone to high levels of… Read More »Gunmen Kill 10 In Bar Shooting In Mexico

Indian students have expressed concerns following Canada’s recent decision to end its fast-track Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa program. The program, which allowed eligible students to obtain study permits more quickly, has been a popular choice for those seeking to study in Canada. This abrupt move has left many aspiring students worried about their academic future. A Chandigarh resident, who plans to study in Canada, voiced her concerns, saying, “I was trying to go to Canada but the situation is that Canada has stopped the visa. That was not right because many Indian population want to go abroad for studies and the politics that is being used in this is also wrong.” “It’s not right… Read More »“Not Right”: Indian Students After Canada Discontinues Popular Student Visa Scheme