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Trump says Putin may not want peace, may need to be ‘dealt with differently’
Published on 27/04/2025
» President Donald Trump said Saturday that Russia’s escalating bombardment of Ukraine had left him concerned that Russia did not want to end the war as he issued an unusually stern rebuke of President Vladimir Putin and threatened new sanctions on Moscow.
Wat Arun pagoda set to vie for Unesco listing
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/04/2025
» Phra Prang of Wat Arun Ratchawararam in Bangkok has been added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) World Heritage Tentative List, a big step toward recognition as a World Heritage Site, says the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (Onep).
Hamas says open to 5-year Gaza truce, one-time hostages release
AFP, Published on 26/04/2025
» CAIRO - Hamas is open to an agreement to end the war in Gaza that would see all hostages released and secure a five-year truce, an official said Saturday ahead of talks with mediators.
Indian army says new exchange of gunfire with Pakistan
AFP, Published on 26/04/2025
» NEW DELHI - Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged gunfire overnight in contested Kashmir for a second day running, the Indian army said Saturday, following a deadly shooting that New Delhi blames its arch-rival.
Iran, US to hold new round of high-level nuclear talks
AFP, Published on 26/04/2025
» MUSCAT (OMAN) - The United States and Iran were to hold a fresh round of technical and high-level nuclear negotiations in Oman on Saturday, after both sides reported progress in previous meetings.
All UN food stocks in Gaza depleted as Israel blocks aid
AFP, Published on 25/04/2025
» GAZA CITY - The UN’s World Food Programme said Friday it had depleted its food stocks in war-ravaged Gaza where Israel has blocked all aid for more than seven weeks.
UN agencies for food, refugees plan deep cuts as funding plummets
Reuters, Published on 25/04/2025
» GENEVA - The United Nations (UN) gencies for food and refugees are planning deep cuts due to unprecedented funding shortfalls, with the former set to reduce its workforce by up to 30%, affecting up to 6,000 jobs, according to internal memos sent to staff and seen by Reuters.
Trump signs order to ramp up US deep-sea mining
AFP, Published on 25/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - United States President Donald Trump has defied international norms on the nascent field of deep-sea mining, signing an executive order Thursday expanding the practice for rare earth minerals in domestic and international waters.
Malaysia to cut growth outlook, discuss ‘fair’ trade with US
Published on 25/04/2025
» Malaysia is revising down its growth outlook as tariffs weigh on the economy, while seeking a “fair” deal in trade talks that kicked off with US officials this week, according to a top official.
India and Pakistan urged to have 'maximum restraint' after Kashmir attack
AFP, Published on 25/04/2025
» NEW DELHI - The United Nations urged India and Pakistan to show "maximum restraint" as the nuclear-armed rivals imposed tit-for-tat diplomatic measures over a deadly shooting in Kashmir.