Ukraine’s Zelenskyy rules out China as security guarantor in any peace deal
The Ukrainian president said China has helped Russia, despite also calling for a peaceful resolution to the war.
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European diplomacy in Washington must be followed by strength in defence preparedness at home
In Washington, the European message was clear: Europeans were united in their demands for ceasefire, for security guarantees, and support for Ukraine, says Kristine Berzina, a senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States.
Europe kneels before Trump in Washington
Europe did not come to Washington to negotiate with America as a partner; it came to plead with Trump not to make a unilateral deal on Ukraine with Putin, writes Ashok Swain.
Strong winds and waves batter Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard as Hurricane Erin moves out to the sea
Strong winds and waves from Hurricane Erin have battered Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard as dangerous rip currents continue to threaten from the Carolinas to New England.
Beijing opposes ‘bully’ US for 50% tariffs on India
China’s ambassador to India Xu Feihong says Beijing “firmly opposes” Washington’s steep tariffs on Delhi.
Beijing opposes ‘bully’ US for 50% tariffs on India
China’s ambassador to India Xu Feihong says Beijing “firmly opposes” Washington’s steep tariffs on Delhi.
Nvidia’s Huang says TSMC among all-time greats: Buying its stock is ‘very smart’
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang made a visit to Taiwan on Friday, where he showered praise on TSMC, calling it one of the greatest companies in history.
California parole board denies release for Erik Menendez due to misbehaviour in prison
A panel of two California commissioners denied Menendez parole for three years, after which he will be eligible again. A parole hearing for his brother Lyle Menendez, who is being held at the same prison in San Diego, is scheduled for Friday morning.
12 Ways to Fix Please Wait While Voicemails Are Being Downloaded Error on Android
Key TakeawaysVisual Voicemail on Android needs mobile data, not just Wi-Fi.Most errors like “please wait while voicemails are being downloaded” fix with cache clear, app update, or network reset.If nothing works, contact your carrier to re-provision vo…
India, Russia vow to deepen trade ties, defying Trump’s tariff threats over oil
India and Russia reaffirmed plans to expand trade, with New Delhi seeking to boost exports to narrow its deficit with Moscow.