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"No Deadline, Focus On Ending Ukraine War": Trump During Zelensky Meet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived for his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Florida. Speaking to reporters, Trump said both Zelensky, Putin are 'serious' on peace.

Published on: 28.12.2025 18:57
Trump's "Productive Call" With Putin Ahead Of Zelensky Meeting

US President Donald Trump said he had a productive telephone call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Sunday.

Published on: 28.12.2025 18:19
A Trump Phone Call To Putin Before And After Zelensky Meeting

Russian leader Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump had a "friendly" phone call Sunday before Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida, and will talk again after it concludes, the Kremlin said.

Published on: 28.12.2025 18:15
Zelensky To Pitch Territorial Concessions To Trump In Today's Meet

President Volodymyr Zelensky will push a new peace plan for Ukraine when he sits down with Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday, bolstered by the backing of European leaders but with his capital Kyiv still reeling from a massive Russian bombardment.

Published on: 28.12.2025 17:31
"Israeli-American Plan": Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem Rejects Calls To Disarm

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Sunday said moves to disarm the group in Lebanon are an "Israeli-American plan", accusing Israel of failing to abide by a ceasefire agreement sealed last year.

Published on: 28.12.2025 17:04
5 Children Among 9 Stabbed To Death In Suriname, Suspect Shot, Arrested

A man stabbed to death nine people, including five children, overnight in Suriname's capital Paramaribo, police said Sunday, adding the suspect was wounded and arrested.

Published on: 28.12.2025 16:59
Texas Father Uses Parental Controls To Rescue Abducted Teenage Daughter On Christmas Day

Montgomery County Sheriff praised the father's quick thinking, and assured residents that authorities are vigilant every hour of the day.

Published on: 28.12.2025 16:01
'United States Is Real United Nations': Trump On Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump on Sunday congratulated the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia on a ceasefire agreed the previous day after weeks of border clashes that have killed dozens.

Published on: 28.12.2025 15:20
Ahead Of Bangladesh Polls, Student-Led NCP Allies With Jamaat-e-Islami

Bangladesh's largest Islamist party announced on Sunday a seat-sharing agreement with a political outfit formed by students who spearheaded last year's uprising, some of whose members oppose the alliance.

Published on: 28.12.2025 15:12
What Elon Musk Said After Indian-Origin Man's Death In Canada Hospital

Space and tech billionaire Elon Musk on Friday slammed the Canadian healthcare system following the death of a 44-year-old Indian-origin man, who died while waiting for over eight hours for medical attention.

Published on: 28.12.2025 14:50
Winter Rains And Freezing Temperatures Compound Misery In Gaza

It only took a matter of minutes after the heavy overnight rain first began to fall for Jamil al-Sharafi's tent in southern Gaza to flood, drenching his food and leaving his blankets sopping wet.

Published on: 28.12.2025 14:05
"Blunt Aggression": Somali President Slams Israel For Recognising Somaliland

Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland "is (a) threat to the security and stability of the world and the region," Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud told an emergency parliamentary session Sunday.

Published on: 28.12.2025 13:53
Indian Accuses UK KFC Manager Of Race Bias, Wins Rs 81 Lakh Compensation

An Indian man who accused his manager at a KFC franchise outlet in south-east London of wrongful dismissal and race discrimination has won nearly 67,000 pounds in compensation after a tribunal ruled in his favour.

Published on: 28.12.2025 13:37
Pak President Admits He Was Advised To Move To Bunkers During Op Sindoor

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has admitted that his military secretary had advised him to move to a bunker during the four-day conflict with India in May. However, he had declined that advice, he told a public gathering on Saturday.

Published on: 28.12.2025 13:11
Tarique Rahman In Bangladesh: How His Father Was Assassinated 40 Years Ago

Surrounded by security, Tarique Rahman placed wreaths, offered prayers, and remained silent for several moments at his father Ziaur Rahman's grave.

Published on: 28.12.2025 11:54
Schoolgirl Uniforms, Sex Toys: What Jeffrey Epstein Bought Online

A set of 1,006 Amazon email receipts belonging to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, spanning five years, has been made public by the US Department of Justice.

Published on: 28.12.2025 11:42
"Kidney-Touching Acting": Pak Cop Trolled Over 'Murder Case Call' On Podcast

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shehrbano Naqvi of Lahore was seen taking a phone call mid-interview and returning an hour later, having handled the case.

Published on: 28.12.2025 11:28
"Invader": US Influencer Mocks Indian-Origin Man Who Died In Canada Hospital

A US influencer is under fire for mocking the death of an Indian-origin man who waited over eight hours for treatment at a hospital in Canada.

Published on: 28.12.2025 11:05
80 Years Later, US Made 470-Kg WWII Bomb Removed In Serbia's Capital

A 470-kilogram (1,000-pound) World War II aerial bomb was safely removed on Sunday from a construction site in a central district of Serbia's capital, Belgrade, police said.

Published on: 28.12.2025 10:51
Bangladesh's Ex-PM Khaleda Zia In "Extremely Critical" Condition, Says Doctor

Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia is in an "extremely critical" condition, her personal physician has said.Zia has been undergoing treatment at Dhaka's Evercare Hospital since November 23.

Published on: 28.12.2025 09:39

News from Arabic Countries

Kyrgios beats Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis showdown

Kyrgios, who is currently 671st in the men's rankings, beat the four-time Grand Slam singles champion in straight sets.

Published on: 28.12.2025 18:08
When Palestinian existence is portrayed as hate

Israel and its supporters would have you believe that just being a Palestinian is a lethal threat.

Published on: 28.12.2025 18:07
Javad Zarif: Main threat to the Middle East is Israel, not Iran

Iran’s former foreign minister argues Israel, backed by the US, has killed every opportunity for peace.

Published on: 28.12.2025 14:43
Protests turn deadly during demonstration in Syrian city of Latakia

Fighting has broken out at a demonstration in the city of Latakia in Syria, killing at least three people.

Published on: 28.12.2025 14:26
Niger’s military rulers order ‘general mobilisation’ against armed groups

Military rulers expand emergency powers, warning that people, property, and services may be requisitioned.

Published on: 28.12.2025 14:23
One year in Israeli detention, Dr Hussam Abu Safia’s son pleads for release

Israel has held Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia for an entire year without charge.

Published on: 28.12.2025 14:01
Syria protests updates: Deadly clashes erupt as hundreds demonstrate

Hundreds of people take to the streets in Tartous and Latakia to demand the release of former soldiers.

Published on: 28.12.2025 13:57
Video: What do Rohingya refugees think about Myanmar’s election?

Myanmar's election is unlikely to change the reality for more than 1M Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.

Published on: 28.12.2025 13:32
US-Israel ties: What Netanyahu and Trump will discuss in Florida

Trump to host Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago amid Washington's push for phase two of Gaza ceasefire as strategy gaps grow.

Published on: 28.12.2025 13:28
Gaza storm kills Palestinian woman as Israeli curbs on aid compound misery

Extreme weather leaves thousands homeless as tents collapse amid strong wind and heavy rain.

Published on: 28.12.2025 13:20
Kyrgios beats Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3: ‘Battle of the Sexes’ – as it happened

All the updates as the Australian maverick defeats the women's world number one in an exhibition tennis match in Dubai.

Published on: 28.12.2025 13:20
Somalia condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as ‘naked invasion’

Somalia's president calls for unity at emergency session of parliament, which declares the Israeli move 'null and void'.

Published on: 28.12.2025 13:02
Video: Israel slammed for recognising breakaway region of Somaliland

Several countries and regional blocs have condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia.

Published on: 28.12.2025 12:33
Libya lays army chief of staff to rest in Misrata

Five officers, including chief of staff General al-Haddad, were flying from Turkiye to Libya when their plane crashed.

Published on: 28.12.2025 12:30
Defence spending has “fundamentally rebalanced” NATO

“All NATO allies were spending 2 percent [of their GDP] but now he [President Trump] wanted to raise the bar to ..."

Published on: 28.12.2025 12:13
UN’s Amina Mohammed: Why women pay the highest price in war

From Sudan to Gaza, impunity for violence against women is fuelling conflict worldwide, the UN’s deputy chief warns.

Published on: 28.12.2025 11:54
Week in Pictures: From Gaza rains, France farmers protests to Myanmar vote

A global roundup of some of last week’s events.

Published on: 28.12.2025 11:24
Brigitte Bardot, French film icon turned far-right provocateur, dies at 91

Actor reshaped French cinema before retreating from global fame into animal rights activism and far-right politics.

Published on: 28.12.2025 11:04
Thousands in Kabul attend Afghanistan’s national buzkashi championship

Taliban authorities attend traditional sport characterised by limited formal rules and fierce physical competition.

Published on: 28.12.2025 10:28
Israel kills over 700 relatives of Palestinian journalists in Gaza: Report

Palestinian Journalists Syndicate says Israel using collective punishment to crush reporting of genocidal war in Gaza.

Published on: 28.12.2025 10:00
Guinea votes in first polls since 2021 coup, military leader likely to win

Mamady Doumbouya may win amid accusations of restrictions on the media and the opposition parties.

Published on: 28.12.2025 09:21
Video: Myanmar’s military holds first election since 2021 coup

Voting is under way in Myanmar’s heavily restricted election. Tony Cheng explains the process from a polling station.

Published on: 28.12.2025 08:39
Why is it that the UK government can’t define Islamophobia?

The proposed official definition of anti-Muslim hostility that does not address Islamophobia is dangerously inadequate.

Published on: 28.12.2025 08:38
Central African Republic votes as Touadera seeks third presidential term

In office since 2016, President Faustin-Archange Touadera is projected to win the first round of vote.

Published on: 28.12.2025 08:31
Ukraine will try “to get some concessions” from Trump at meeting

Ben Aris talks about the meeting on Dec 28 between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Trump

Published on: 28.12.2025 08:00