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Trump and Putin wrap up press conference in Alaska with no mention of ceasefire
For the first time in a decade, Vladimir Putin was on US soil for a much-anticipated meeting with Donald Trump. The US and Russian presidents were supposed to discuss a deal to put an end to Moscowβs war against Ukraine, but they did not mention a ceasefire after the talks.
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Trumpβs takeover of DC police department faces new lawsuit amid crackdown
Washington, DC attorney general says in a new lawsuit that Trump is going far beyond his power under the law.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:One killed in shooting outside mosque in Sweden, police suspect link to gang violence
The perpetrator has yet to be apprehended and it's unclear if they were targeting the mosque or specific individuals.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Government walks away from British bioethanol industryΒ hit by Trump trade deal
Bioethanol producers Vivergo Fuels and Ensus are both on the brink of collapse, but the government says it won't step in.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:UK ready to put βboots on groundβ in Ukraine if ceasefire reached, says minister
John Healey says UK is committed to helping secure peace ahead of Trump-Putin meeting in Anchorage
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:UK rejects bailout for bioethanol industry hit by Trump deal
ABFβs Vivergo almost certain to close its plant near Hull and lay off workers
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Flash floods in India and Pakistan kill over 280 people, scores remain missing
Flash floods triggered by torrential rains killed over 280 people in India and Pakistan. Rescuers continued their search for 80 missing in a Himalayan village and evacuated hundreds across the region.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Over 200 dead as flash floods devastate India and Pakistan
Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed more than 200 people in India and Pakistan over the past 24 hours, with scores still missing, officials said.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Plastic Pollution Talks in Geneva End Without Treaty
The UN eyes further negotiations, but global discord on limiting an escalating crisis makes next steps unclear.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Prabowo in Paris: Beyond the Parade, Geopolitical Synergies
When the Indonesian president served as guest of honor for Bastille Day, it reflected a growing diplomatic, political, and military convergence between France and Indonesia.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Will WTO Membership Make Doing Business in Uzbekistan Any Easier?
As Tashkent hones in on WTO accession next year, many arcane Karimov-era trade practices remain widespread, frustrating foreign companies looking to access Central Asiaβs most promising market.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:'The Life of a Showgirl': Why Taylor Swift's next album truly needs to be more 'focused'
After a yearslong album streak and a record-breaking tour, Taylor Swift could have taken a break. Instead, she comes back with a record she says is more βfocusedβ. Here's hoping she means it...
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Japan grapples with its past 80 years after World War II
Right-wing groups in Japan continue to push historical denialism in a bid to whitewash wartime atrocities. South Korea, which suffered under Japanese occupation, wants Japan to be more open about the past.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:How the world is reacting to Israelβs settlement plan in occupied West Bank
Plans to develop the illegal E1 settlement, which would jeopardise a future Palestinian state, widely condemned.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:South Africa: General Maphwanya's Iran Visit 'Ill-Advised'
[SAnews.gov.za] Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says President Cyril Ramaphosa did not sanction Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) General Rudzani Maphwanya's visit to Iran.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Bolivian President Arce Replaces Military High Command Three Days Before Elections
On Sunday, Bolivians will elect president and lawmakers for the next five years amid a severe economic crisis. President Luis Arce replaced the top military leadership of the Bolivian Armed Forces on Thursday, three days before Sundayβs general elections. RELATED: President Arce Celebrates Brotherhood Ties Between Bolivia and Venezuela Arce swore in Gustavo Anibarro as [β¦]
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:The Treasury marketβs sudden remarkable tranquility
MOVE ainβt moving β why?
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Europe now needs to step off the sidelines on Ukraine
If EU leaders genuinely believe Kyivβs independence matters, they must deploy combat troops to guarantee any ceasefire
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:India: Can solar-powered cold storage save crops in Bihar?
Extreme heat is the enemy of farmers across the world, but a new sun-fueled technology allows them to transform the heat into an ally. In India's Bihar, many hope solar-powered cold storage will reduce food waste.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:War crimes likely committed in Syria coastal violence, UN says
A UN commission found war crimes were "likely" committed by former regime fighters and interim government force members in March.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Maponya Mall Shooting a Threat to Public Transport System Stability
[SAnews.gov.za] Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has met with all public transport operators in Soweto as part of efforts to find lasting solutions to issues affecting the sector.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:South Africa: National Convention Kicks Off in Pretoria
[SAnews.gov.za] The long-awaited National Convention, which paves the way for the National Dialogue, has kicked off this morning at the University of South Africa (Unisa) in Pretoria.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Ghana: Video Shows Ghanaians Destroying Stalls Allegedly Selling Illicit Drugs, Not Shops Belonging to Nigerians in Ghana
[Africa Check] Video shows Ghanaians destroying stalls allegedly selling illicit drugs, not shops belonging to Nigerians in Ghana
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Namibia: 'Fake News' - Namibia's Presidency Debunks Claim of 'Rejected Proposal' of Contraceptive Trial in the Country
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Claims that Namibian president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah "rejected a proposal from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to conduct trials of a hormonal intrauterine device" are false. Health misinformation like this can be dangerous.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Why Thailandβs new luxury Blue Jasmine train will be like a boutique hotel on wheels
Thailandβs upcoming luxury heritage train will allow passengers to visit historical sites and engage in deeper cultural immersion experiences- without compromising on style or comfort.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: 'Reimagining Nigeria' - Fact-Checking President's Adviser Tope Fasua's Bold Economic Claims
[Africa Check] Fasua was mostly correct that the size of Nigeria's economy is larger than $180 billion, with updated statistics subsequently backing him. His claims on poverty levels, Nigeria's budget per capita compared to other countries, savings from petroleum products imports and other indicators of wealth are either unproven on incorrect. Arise News TV host Rufai Oseni was right that the budget performance is low,...
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: What Nigeria Can Learn From Kaduna's Pause On Zipline Drone Vaccine Delivery
[Nigeria Health Watch] In global health security, speed can determine whether lives are saved or lost. From transporting blood to a mother in critical condition to delivering vaccines during an outbreak, timely access to essential medical supplies is non-negotiable.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Take a look at the winners of the 2025 iPhone Photography Awards
Chosen from thousands of entries spanning more than 140 countries, these are the standout shots from this yearβs iPhone Photography Awards.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Chinaβs vision of America
A book published more than 30 years ago by a close confidant of Xi Jinping now looks uncannily prescient
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:How a New Indian Taxi Service Plans to Push Back Uber, Ola, and Empower Drivers
Backed by cooperatives, Bharat taxi aims to be a ride-hailing platform where drivers are not just service providers but also co-owners of the business.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Can Putin sway Trump with economic offers in Alaska?
Putin will hope to appeal to Trumpβs business instincts by discussing economic ties alongside the future of Ukraine.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Sudan: 40 deaths from Darfur cholera outbreak in one week
A unprecedented cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed 40 people in one week, says MSF. Civil war is worsening the crisis by cutting off water, healthcare and humanitarian aid access.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:At least seven civilians killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine on the eve of Trump-Putin meeting
The strikes, which damaged homes and a school, come ahead of a high-stakes peace summit between Presidents Trump and Putin.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Afghan Youth Orchestra in exile: Resistance against the Taliban
Music is banned at home. But after fleeing the Taliban into exile, the Afghan Youth Orchestra is performing in Europe about loss, hope, and the power of music.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:DeBriefed 15 August 2025: Raging wildfires; Xiβs priorities; Factchecking the Trump climate report
Welcome to Carbon Briefβs DeBriefed.An essential guide to the weekβs key developments relating to climate... The post DeBriefed 15 August 2025: Raging wildfires; Xiβs priorities; Factchecking the Trump climate report appeared first on Carbon Brief.
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