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Zelenskyy to Visit Washington as Ukraine and U.S. Seal Rare Earth Agreement

26 Feb 2025 08:46 AM IST

Ukraine and the U.S. finalize a draft mineral deal, securing rare earth access while linking it to continued military aid.

Chile Faces Worst Blackout as Power Grid Fails, Shutting Down Metro and Businesses

26 Feb 2025 08:01 AM IST

A massive power outage in Chile left millions without electricity, causing widespread chaos and disruptions across the country.

Israel Seeks Ceasefire Extension As Gaza Crisis Deepens With Infant Deaths

26 Feb 2025 01:16 AM IST

Informal talks seek to prolong the truce, but delays in prisoner exchanges and worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza threaten negotiations. Israel signals readiness to resume fighting if no progress is made.

US Implements Lifetime Visa Ban On Trans Athletes Over ‘Fraud’ Allegations

26 Feb 2025 00:37 AM IST

A new US policy bars transgender athletes from entering the country for competitions, enforcing lifetime visa bans for misrepresentation. The directive impacts international sports, including the 2028 Olympics and women’s leagues.

Starmer Pledges 2.5% UK Defence Spending By 2027, Aims For 3% Amid Trump Talks

26 Feb 2025 00:28 AM IST

Ahead of his meeting with Donald Trump, Starmer announces a major defense budget increase, funded by foreign aid cuts, aiming to strengthen European security and reassure the US on NATO commitments.

US Tightens Visa Rules, Targets Cuba’s Lucrative Overseas Medical Program

26 Feb 2025 00:14 AM IST

US has tightened visa policies targeting Cuban officials involved in labor export programs, particularly medical missions. Washington claims these programs enrich Cuba’s government while depriving citizens of essential healthcare services.

Trump Aide Pushes To Expel Canada From Five Eyes Amid Annexation Talks

26 Feb 2025 00:02 AM IST

Trump adviser Peter Navarro is advocating for Canada’s removal from the Five Eyes alliance, aligning with Trump’s annexation rhetoric. Intelligence officials and allies warn the move could weaken global security cooperation.

Ukraine’s War Damage Soars: Rebuilding Now Costs Nearly Triple Its Economy $ 524B | World Bank

25 Feb 2025 23:52 PM IST

The latest estimate, factoring in extensive infrastructure damage from Russian attacks, highlights Ukraine’s $10 billion financing gap. Key sectors like housing, transport, and energy remain severely impacted despite ongoing recovery efforts.

Priest Close To Pope Francis Targeted By Spyware, Italy’s Government Under Fire

25 Feb 2025 23:40 PM IST

Father Mattia Ferrari, a chaplain for a migrant rescue NGO, was notified of a spyware attack linked to a government entity. Opposition leaders demand answers as the scandal surrounding surveillance of activists and journalists grows.

Kremlin Dismisses Trump’s Claim, Says No To European Peacekeeping Troops In Ukraine

25 Feb 2025 23:19 PM IST

Despite Trump's assertion that Putin supports European peacekeepers, the Kremlin reaffirmed its rejection of such a move. Moscow insists on addressing the "root causes" of the war, maintaining its strategic demands over Ukraine’s future.

Israel Weighs Gaza Truce Extension As Hostage Talks Hang In The Balance

25 Feb 2025 21:33 PM IST

With the ceasefire nearing its end, Israel weighs an extension to bring back remaining hostages. Talks on Gaza’s long-term governance remain uncertain, as tensions persist between Israel and Hamas over prisoner exchanges.

Tragic Shock In Paris: American Tourist Allegedly Throws Newborn From Hotel Window

25 Feb 2025 21:23 PM IST

French authorities are investigating an American woman for allegedly throwing her newborn from a hotel window. The baby died in the hospital, and police are considering pregnancy denial as a possible factor.