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Arab, Islamic countries condemn Netanyahu’s ‘Greater Israel’ remark
A statement issued by the countries says the Israeli PM's remarks constitutes a direct threat to Arab national security.
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UK trade envoy to Turkey resigns over visit to occupied northern Cyprus
Labour MP Afzal Khan said he was visiting for personal reasons, but also held a meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:Trump-Putin shake but no deal in Alaska
Hours before meeting Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Donald Trump said he wanted to see a ceasefire in Ukraine and was “not going to be happy” if it wasn’t agreed today. The US president appears to have left Alaska with no such agreement in place. “We didn’t get there,” Trump told reporters, before later […] The post Trump-Putin shake but no deal in Alaska appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:Engine Capital takes a stake in Avantor. Activist sees several ways to create value
Engine believes that Avantor's significant underperformance is a consequence of self-inflicted mistakes rooted in a flawed leadership team and framework.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:Hurricane Erin intensifies into a Category 5 storm
Erin is the Atlantic season's first hurricane and is set to escalate over the weekend though the threat of direct impacts in the Bahamas and along the east coast of the US appears to be receding.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:From dough to dough: Bahraini chefs rise with sweet, spicy success
In the heart of Bahrain in the Persian Gulf, a woman with a passion for sweet treats transformed her love for baking into a thriving business.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:European leaders ready to support trilateral meeting between US, Ukraine and Russia
European leaders issued a statement after being debriefed by US President Donald Trump on his meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. They said they are ready to work towards a trilateral meeting, insisting on "ironclad security guarantees" for Ukraine.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:Putin doesn’t want peace, EU’s Kallas warns after Trump talks
The Kremlin is dragging out talks and refusing to make any concessions, Brussels’ most senior envoy said in an apparent break from colleagues.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:What did the Alaska talks between Trump and Putin achieve?
The Russian and US presidents have apparently not made any concrete decisions, including a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will now travel to Washington for fresh talks on Monday.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:West Africa: Are There "Good" Coups? The Sahel's Youth-Led Revolt Against Kleptocracy and the Illusion of Democracy
[allAfrica] In recent years, a wave of military takeovers has swept across the Sahel region--Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali--toppling long-standing regimes and sending shockwaves through Africa's political establishment.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:Russia gloats over Putin-Trump summit
The Alaska meeting provided a propaganda triumph for Russia and its leader, including Trump applauding the Kremlin chief and giving him a ride in his presidential limousine.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:Republicans say price report is a boon; Democrats say bust. Who’s right?
Republicans highlight the positives, Democrats the negatives in latest US CPI report; experts say the data is mixed.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:‘Feeding a narcissist:’ Ukraine reflects on Trump-Putin summit
Some wins for Russian president, Ukrainian analysts say - although nothing concrete comes out of the meeting.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:EM companies rush to global debt markets as risk premium falls to near 20-year low
Banks and companies in emerging markets outside China are issuing debt at the fastest pace since 2021
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:Russia, Ukraine and Europe are all trying to manipulate Trump
Kyiv and its western allies will attempt to turn the near disaster of Anchorage into a success
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:African Union Endorses Shift to Equal Earth Map to Correct Africa’s Global Representation
The African Union has endorsed the Equal Earth projection, joining a campaign to replace the Mercator map and challenge centuries of distorted representations of Africa.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:Macron condemns 'act of hatred' after tree memorial for murdered Jew is cut down
The French president said the felling of the tree honouring Ilan Halimi was "an attempt to kill him a second time".
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:That’s (show) business for you: How Taylor Swift’s new era sparked the branding trend of 2025
Taylor Swift has pulled off a marketing masterclass, one which shows to what extent she’s not just a great pop star – she's a savvy entrepreneur. Euronews Culture decrypts how the last few days have sparked a global trend for big businesses eager to tap into the buzz of her upcoming new album.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | August 16th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 16th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:Ivory Coast election protests grow after ex-Credit Suisse head Thiam barred
Stand-off in a country with long history of poll violence fuels concern over future of star west African economy
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:Did the system update ruin your boyfriend? Love in a time of ChatGPT | Arwa Mahdawi
Some people with AI partners expressed dismay at the new GPT-5 modelYou’ve met the love of your life, someone who understands you like no one else ever has. And then you wake one morning and they’re gone. Yanked out of your world, and the digital universe, by a system update.Such is the melancholic lot of a group of people who have entered into committed relationships with digital “partners” on OpenAI’s ChatGPT. When...
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:Flash floods wreak havoc in northern Pakistan
Rescue efforts intensify in flood-hit villages as thousands remain stranded and death toll rises across Pakistan.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:Government forces Air Canada into arbitration in bid to end strike
Jobs minister says full resumption of services could take days, arbitration means 10,000 cabin crew will return to work.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:Flash Floods Ravage Northern India and Pakistan, Over 280 Dead
Torrential rains in India and Pakistan have killed over 280 people and displaced thousands, as officials race to evacuate vulnerable communities.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:Trump fails to secure Ukraine deal at Alaska summit with Putin
Truncated talks end without ceasefire despite US president’s warm welcome for Russian leader
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:31 Arab and Muslim States Condemn Netanyahu’s “Greater Israel” Vision
Thirty-one Arab and Muslim states denounce Netanyahu’s “Greater Israel” vision as a threat to regional security and international law.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:Tribal Solar Projects Meet Different Fates In Wyoming After Trump Administration Kills Funding
WIND RIVER, Wyo.—Last week, the Northern Arapaho tribe learned that it was losing about $10 million in federal grants that would have helped members of the tribe lower their electrical bills. “For us, it’s really a kick in the balls,” said Patrick Goggles, a member of the tribe who led the implementation of the federal […]
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:Tribal Solar Projects Meet Different Fates in Wyoming After Trump Administration Kills Funding
WIND RIVER, Wyo.—Last week, the Northern Arapaho tribe learned that it was losing about $10 million in federal grants that would have helped members of the tribe lower their electrical bills. “For us, it’s really a kick in the balls,” said Patrick Goggles, a member of the tribe who led the implementation of the federal […]
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:Trump-Putin summit ends with no ceasefire deal
The anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin ended without a ceasefire deal in Ukraine.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:After a Drought Last Year, Ohio Farmers Wished for Rain. Now Downpours Are Destroying Their Crops
The water in the creek was rising quickly, and Paul Tomcho could not reach his herd. His southeast Ohio property—the aptly named Creekside Farm—was getting more rain than anyone in living memory could recall. Tomcho, who logs daily rainfall for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network (CoCoRaHS), measured the total downpour at 4.28 […]
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:“Expectations were low and nothing came out” of Trump-Putin talks
Analyst Melinda Haring says Europe is relieved Trump didn’t cut a land deal with Putin over Ukraine at the Alaska summit
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:From Landfills and Recycling Programs to Desks in Offices, Toxic Chemicals in Plastics Poison Workers
So much plastic waste ends up in dumps around the world that millions of people, mostly in poor countries, make their living as “waste pickers,” sifting through mountains of trash, looking for recyclable materials to sell. Not surprisingly, waste pickers, who work alongside burning garbage with no protective gear, are highly exposed to toxic chemicals […]
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:Ukraine updates: European leaders react to Trump-Putin summit
Reactions to the US and Russian leaders' meeting in Alaska have been mixed. Many see the summit as a diplomatic victory for Vladimir Putin and little more.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:White House meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy to take place on Monday
Zelenskyy says he accepted Trump’s invitation of a face-to-face meeting in the Oval Office on Monday to explore ways to bring the fighting in his country to an end.
Published on: August 16, 2025 | Source:EU leaders back Trump plan for trilateral talks after Putin summit
Trump suggests "the best way" to end the Ukraine war "is to go directly" to a peace agreement and "not a mere ceasefire."
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