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Alaska talks will test the desire for peace in Ukraine
Oped, Published on 13/08/2025
» Is there now a chance to end Russia's war in Ukraine? Are both sides in this bloody stalemate finally willing to give peace a chance, despite real reservations by both Moscow and Kyiv to keep the fighting going just a little longer? More importantly, are Ukraine's backers, notably the US and European countries such as the UK, Germany and Poland, able to exert enough pressure on Vladimir Putin to make a deal?
US eyes Cambodia
Oped, Postbag, Published on 12/08/2025
» Re: "Cambodia 'cosying up to US'", (BP, Aug 4).
Chinese ships collide while chasing Philippine vessel
Published on 11/08/2025
» Two Chinese ships collided while pursuing a Philippine patrol boat in the South China Sea on Monday, with one of them sustaining “substantial damage”, the Philippine Coast Guard said.
Kyiv won’t give up land, says Zelensky
AFP, Published on 09/08/2025
» KYIV - Ukraine won’t give up land to Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned early on Saturday, hours after Washington and Moscow agreed to hold a summit in a bid to end the war.
Putin-Trump summit: what we know so far
AFP, Published on 09/08/2025
» WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will hold talks in Alaska next Friday in a bid to end the war in Ukraine, which was triggered by Russia's February 2022 invasion.
Japan rally paces region as trade worries ease
Business, Published on 09/08/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian stock markets gained on Friday, led by a rally in Japanese shares amid signs of easing trade tensions with the US, and optimism that Tokyo will be able to negotiate lower automobile tariff rates with Washington.
Trump says Armenia, Azerbaijan committed to end fighting 'forever'
AFP, Published on 09/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said Friday Armenia and Azerbaijan had committed to a lasting peace after decades of conflict, as he hosted the leaders of the South Caucasus rivals at a signing event in the White House.
China accuses Philippines of wrong 'words and deeds' on Taiwan
Reuters, Published on 08/08/2025
» BEIJING — China accused the Philippines on Friday of "playing with fire" after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the Southeast Asian nation would be drawn into any conflict between China and the United States over Taiwan.
US envoy Witkoff arrives in Russia ahead of sanctions deadline
AFP, Published on 06/08/2025
» MOSCOW — United States envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow on Wednesday, state media reported, where he will meet with Russian leadership as President Donald Trump's deadline to impose fresh sanctions over Russia's offensive on Ukraine looms.
Stocks fall as US tariff news sinks in
Business, Published on 02/08/2025
» RECAP: A global stock sell-off extended to a sixth day as US President Donald Trump boosted tariffs across the world, while two days of solid earnings from megacap tech firms failed to lift sentiment.