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Russian Officials Deny Reports of Postponed Summit
(MENAFN) Russian authorities have dismissed media claims suggesting that the planned meeting between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump has been postponed, asserting that Ukraine’s European allies are attempting to hinder the...

Trump Casts Doubt on Ukraine’s Victory Over Russia
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about Ukraine’s chances of winning its war against Russia during a White House briefing on Monday. Asked directly about the conflict, Trump said, “They could still win it. I don’t think they...

Trump emphasizes importance of meeting with Putin
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest should not be “wasted.” His remarks came after media reports indicated that the meeting, arranged last week during a phone...

Australia Grapples with Worst Flu Season on Record
(MENAFN) Australia is grappling with its most severe flu season on record, having already reported more than 410,000 laboratory-confirmed cases this year, surpassing last year's peak of 365,000, according to data released Monday by the Royal...

Trump, Modi discuss world of trade in phone call
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed on Wednesday that he had spoken with US President Donald Trump, who described the discussion as a “great conversation.” “Thank you, President Trump, for your phone call and warm Diwali...

Trump minimizes prospect of second meeting with Putin
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump downplayed the prospect of a second meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, as plans for the Budapest summit were placed on hold amid disagreements over a long-sought ceasefire in Ukraine. “I...

Trump underestimates second meeting with Putin
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump downplayed the likelihood of a second summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, as plans for a Budapest meeting were put on hold amid disagreements over a Ukraine ceasefire, according to reports....

Trump to Meet NATO Chief as Russia Talks Get Postponed
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday, according to confirmation from a White House official on Tuesday. The source, who spoke under the condition of anonymity, did...

Trump Doubts Ukraine’s Victory in War with Russia
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has expressed skepticism about Ukraine's ability to win its ongoing war with Russia. During a press conference at the White House on Monday, he stated, “They could still win it. I don’t think they will, but they...

Trump Sets Conditions for Future Trade Deal with China
(MENAFN) Ahead of a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month and a scheduled trip to Beijing in 2026, US President Donald Trump has presented a set of major conditions for any renewed trade negotiations with China....

Trump Tears Down White House East Wing to Build USD250M Ballroom
(MENAFN) A section of the East Wing of the White House is being torn down to make way for a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom, according to an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump, who confirmed that demolition work is already underway....

Trump to have three-day visit to Japan on Monday
(MENAFN) The Japanese government announced that US President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Japan on Monday for a three-day official visit. During the trip, Trump is expected to meet with Emperor Naruhito and Japan’s newly elected Prime...

Russian Gets Accused of Spying for Ukraine
(MENAFN) A Russian individual accused of collecting and relaying sensitive military data to Ukrainian intelligence has been apprehended in Moscow, as reported by the Federal Security Service (FSB) on Tuesday. The FSB stated that the man, believed...

Trump-Putin Summit Faces Delay
(MENAFN) Plans for a new summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been postponed after a scheduled pre-meeting between their senior foreign policy officials was delayed, according to reports on Tuesday....

China’s Rare Earth Magnet Exports to US Decline
(MENAFN) The shipments of rare earth magnets from China to the United States sharply declined in September, ending several months of gradual recovery. This downturn occurs as Washington intensifies efforts to develop alternative supply routes,...

Trump Set to Participate in ASEAN Summit in Malaysia
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Malaysia this Sunday to participate in the 47th summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a senior Malaysian official confirmed on Wednesday. Malaysian Communications...

Trump to Make Three-Day Official Visit to Japan
(MENAFN) The Japanese government announced on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Japan on Monday for a three-day official visit. According to media, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara confirmed that during the...

China Launches First Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, China finalized the development of the world’s pioneering underwater data center (UDC) powered entirely by wind energy. This groundbreaking initiative was established in Shanghai Municipality, located in eastern China. The...

Trump Doubts Cuomo’s Chances in New York Mayoral Race
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump questioned Andrew Cuomo's likelihood of securing the New York City mayorship, suggesting that Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani seems to have the race firmly in hand. Trump pointed to polling...

Russia Kicks Off First Arctic Forest-Climate Project
(MENAFN) Russia has initiated its first forest-climate project in the Arctic, according to the Project Office for Arctic Development (PORA) on Tuesday. Spanning 20,700 hectares in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, the initiative focuses on...