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President Trump leaving for four-day trip to the Middle East, Hamas expected to release American Israeli hostage Monday, Republicans hope to advance Trump’s domestic agenda this week.
Day: May 12, 2025
“Reflects Close Bonds”: Maldives As India Extends Financial Support
India has extended crucial financial support to the Maldives through the rollover of the USD 50 million Treasury Bill for one more year.
Ukraine says Russian attacks continued after ceasefire proposed by Europe kicked in
Ukrainian authorities said Russian attacks against Ukraine continued on May 12, including an overnight assault using more than 100 drones, despite a ceasefire proposed by Europe and Ukraine that Russia did notagree to abide by.”It’s difficult to belie…
Live: Russia launches overnight drone attacks on Ukraine after rejecting 30-day ceasefire
Ukraine’s air force said Monday that Russia had launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drone attacks on its territory overnight despite a ceasefire proposal from the US and European leaders made over the weekend. Russia did offer direct talks with Uk…
The latest on the ceasefire between India and Pakistan
India and Pakistan – both nuclear powers – agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday after days of some of the most serious fighting between the two countries in decades.
Expanding Columbia boosts C-suite with new faces to ‘stay nimble’
Schoeller-owned management and services group promotes three rising stars to top table
Expanding Columbia boosts C-suite with new faces to ‘stay nimble’
Schoeller-owned management and services group promotes three rising stars to top table
U.S. and regional powers hold joint military drills amid tensions with China
The U.S. and the Philippines have been holding their yearly military exercises together. This year, Japan and Australia also joined the drills, which come at a time of simmering tension with China.
German Police Shutter “eXch” Money Laundering Service
Germany’s BKA has seized the infrastructure behind the crypto swapping service eXch
The U.S. and China announce a deal to cut tariffs, temporarily easing trade war
American levies on Chinese goods will drop from at least 145% to 30% for an initial period 90 days, while Chinese levies are set to fall from at least 125% to 10% on American goods.