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WASHINGTON: The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy took an unexpected turn in front of the television cameras on Friday. Here are the highlights, word-for-word, from when Zelensky and US Vice President JD Vance started verbal sparring in the Oval Office.   Sponsored Content Cardiologist: Over 50? Try This for a Flat Stomach (It’s Brilliant!)News – Health Learn More Which car has the right of way? Few people know!Tips and Tricks [Pics] World’s First Surviving Septuplets – Look At Them 20 Years LaterJournalistate   Zelensky:…

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A heated exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday ended in turmoil, drawing sharp reactions of political leaders from around the world. Zelenskiy on X “Thank you America, thank you for your support, thank you for this visit. Thank you @POTUS, Congress, and the American people. Ukraine needs just and lasting peace, and we are working exactly for that.” French President Emmanuel Macron to reporters in Portugal: Sponsored Content Cardiologist Warns: This Is What Really Causes Belly Fat (And It’s…

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A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck northern Nepal near Kathmandu on Friday, according to the country’s National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre. The earthquake struck around Bhairab Kunda of the Sindhupalchok District in Nepal. The German Research Centre for Geosciences placed the magnitude of the earthquake at 5.6, and the depth at 10 km (6.21 miles). Sponsored Content Which car has priority? 80% answer incorrectly!Tips and Tricks [Pics] This Is Common in Dubai, And It Happens Every DayNovelodge [Pics] World’s First Surviving Septuplets – Look At Them 20 Years LaterJournalistate There were…

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WASHINGTON: Brushing aside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s appeal for more US military aid to Ukraine, President Donald Trump has argued that a minerals deal with Kyiv is the real guarantee of its security against Russia. Starmer, who was meeting Trump at the White House on Thursday for the first time since the US leader started his second term, turned on the charm, saying peace in Ukraine had only become possible because of Trump. In the Oval Office, Starmer handed a letter of invitation from King Charles for a state…

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BRUSSELS: Pushing back against US President Donald Trump’s remark that the European Union was formed to harm America, the bloc asserted on Wednesday that it has actually been a valuable partner to the United States. “The European Union is the world’s largest free market. And it has been a boon for the United States,” said a European Commission source, adding the EU would respond “firmly and immediately” to new tariffs — a reference to Trump’s latest threats. “We should work together to preserve these opportunities for our people and businesses.…

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Donald Trump has confirmed that Volodymyr Zelenskiy will visit Washington on Friday to sign an agreement on Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, though the deal’s success hinges on discussions between the two leaders. Under the agreement, Ukraine would allocate 50% of future revenue from its state-owned mineral resources to a jointly controlled fund. Kyiv is pushing for stronger US security commitments amid Trump’s efforts to accelerate peace talks with Russia, which so far have excluded Ukraine. However, Trump made it clear that Washington would not provide broad security guarantees. “I’m not…

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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration will soon announce a 25% tariff on imports from the European Union, reported Reuters. “We have made a decision, and we’ll be announcing it very soon, and it’ll be 25% generally speaking, and that’ll be on cars, and all of the things,” Trump told reporters during a meeting of his cabinet. The EU has a 10% tariff on passenger cars, four times the rate of the US passenger car tariff of 2.5%. US officials have also complained about European…

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DBS Bank, Singapore’s largest financial institution, is set to cut 4,000 temporary and contract positions over the next three years as artificial intelligence (AI) assumes more responsibilities, BBC reported. The bank confirmed that permanent employees will not be impacted, and the reductions will occur through “natural attrition” as projects conclude. Additionally, DBS plans to create around 1,000 AI-related roles, positioning itself as a leader in AI adoption within the banking industry. “Over the next three years, we envisage that AI could reduce the need to renew about 4,000 temporary/contract staff across our…

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PORT SUDAN: A Sudanese military aircraft crashed on Tuesday on the outskirts of the capital, Khartoum, resulting in the death of its crew, a military source said with a medical source saying at least five civilians on the ground were also killed. “An Antonov aircraft crashed, killing a number of officers who were on board,” the source told AFP on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak to the media. The source said a technical malfunction was behind the crash. The crash took place near Wadi Seidna…

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A growing movement in Canada is calling for the government to revoke Elon Musk’s citizenship, with over 200,000 people signing a parliamentary petition accusing the billionaire of acting against the country’s interests, Guardian reported. The petition, launched by writer Qualia Reed and supported by MP Charlie Angus, focuses on Musk’s close ties to Donald Trump. Musk, who was born in South Africa, holds Canadian citizenship through his mother, Maye Musk. Petitioners argue that his role in advising Trump, who has repeatedly threatened Canada’s sovereignty, constitutes grounds for revocation. The petition states that…

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