International

May 21, 2025 5:40 PM May 21, 2025 5:40 PM

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Russian Iskander missile attacks Ukraine’s Military Base

Ukraine's National Guard has said that six servicemen were killed and 10 others wounded in a Russian missile strike on a training exercise in the Sumy border region. The attack is a major setback for Ukraine’s military. Meanwhile, the National Guard said it had prepared a response plan for air strik...

May 21, 2025 1:49 PM May 21, 2025 1:49 PM

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UK suspends trade talks with Israel amid Gaza situation

The UK has suspended trade talks with Israel, summoned the Israeli ambassador, and imposed new sanctions on West Bank settlers over the worsening situation in Gaza.   Foreign Secretary David Lammy called Israel’s military actions in Gaza “morally unjustifiable” and said the country’s blockade o...

May 21, 2025 9:34 AM May 21, 2025 9:34 AM

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US President unveils 175-billion dollar Golden Dome missile defence shield for US

US President Donald Trump has announced 175 billion Golden Dome missile defence shield for the United States. He has also named US Space Force General Michael Guetlein to head the ambitious program aimed at blocking threats from China and Russia. Addressing a press conference at the White House last...

May 20, 2025 8:20 AM May 20, 2025 8:20 AM

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UK-EU ties reset with new bilateral deal

Britain and the European Union (EU) reached a wide-ranging agreement, which is expected to generate nearly 12.02 billion dollars for the British economy by 2040. The deal was unveiled ahead of the first-ever UK-EU summit held in London, a meeting hailed by both sides as a historic moment. European C...

May 20, 2025 7:53 AM May 20, 2025 7:53 AM

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US: Russia, Ukraine to begin direct ceasefire talks

US President Donald Trump has announced that Russia and Ukraine will begin direct negotiations for a ceasefire and possible end to the war, following a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump said the conversation was positive and both sides are ready to talk.   In a so...

May 20, 2025 7:39 AM May 20, 2025 7:39 AM

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US acts against facilitators of illegal immigration

The United States has announced visa restrictions against travel agencies, their owners and leading officials who knowingly facilitated the movement of migrants illegally into America. This action was announced in a statement by Tammy Bruce, the US State Department spokesperson. She shared no detail...

May 19, 2025 8:07 PM May 19, 2025 8:07 PM

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Indonesia: Volcano erupts on tourist island of Flores

    A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted today, emitting an ash cloud more than half a mile high. Authorities placed the surrounding area on the highest level of alert and warned of another powerful eruption. Indonesia's volcanology agency reported that Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, on the tourist isl...

May 19, 2025 7:34 PM May 19, 2025 7:34 PM

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UK agrees to reset trade and defence relations with EU

      The United Kingdom and European Union have reached a deal on food, fishing access, defence, and UK travellers' access to eGates. At a summit in London today, the new deal includes the announcement of a new security and defence partnership. The UK government said this will pave the way for the ...

May 19, 2025 5:23 PM May 19, 2025 5:23 PM

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EU leaders call President Trump ahead of his talk with President Putin 

    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday, ahead of his call to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The German government said that ...