Russia is trying to stop meeting on peace and prolong war, Zelensky says
Volodymyr Zelensky urges Western allies to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow if it shows no interest in peace.
Day: August 22, 2025
Security escalation: US defence secretary arms National Guard in DC; Trump warns of full federal takeover
The Pentagon has announced that National Guard troops deployed in Washington, D.C., for President Trump’s law enforcement crackdown will now be armed, marking a significant escalation in security measures. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth issued the orde…
Is Africa becoming the US dumping ground for migrants? – DW
Is Africa becoming the US dumping ground for migrants? DWUganda agrees to take deported migrants from US if they don’t have criminal records AP NewsUS strikes deportation deals with Honduras and Uganda BBCUganda will ac…
Iran, European powers to resume nuclear talks as ‘snapback’ sanctions loom
Ahead of an August 31 deadline imposed by France, Britain and Germany, to trigger a “snapback” sanctions mechanism, Iran on Friday agreed to resume nuclear talks with the “E3” European countries next week. The Israel-Iran war in June has added pressur…
Putin not ready to meet Zelensky until agenda agreed, says Russia’s foreign minister Lavrov
Ukraine’s president says Moscow is doing ‘everything’ to stop a summit with Vladimir Putin
Gaza mother blames famine for halving daughter’s weight
Rida Hijjeh says her daughter has lost 9.5kg, as famine is confirmed in Gaza City.
Lil Nas X jailed on suspicion of charging at L.A. police after being found nearly naked on street
The rapper was briefly taken to the hospital for a suspected overdose on Thursday. He was released from the hospital and taken to jail after just a few hours.
Israeli defense minister warns of Gaza City’s destruction unless Hamas yields to his country’s terms
Israel’s defense minister warned Friday that Gaza’s largest city could be destroyed unless Hamas yields to his country’s terms, as the world’s leading authority on food crises declared that the city is gripped by famine from fighting and an Israeli blo…
Ukraine Receives $4.44 Billion From EU Under Ukraine Facility Program
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French, German post offices restrict package deliveries to US due to Trump’s tariffs
French and German postal services on Friday announced restrictions on the delivery of packages to the US due to new rules imposed under President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes.