Putin seeks military victory in Kursk before considering ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a meeting of the Council of Legislators at the Federal Assembly in Saint Petersburg, Russia April 27, 2022. — Reuters KYIV: Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged Ukrainian troops in Kursk to surrender as Moscow’s… ​Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a meeting of the … Read more

Mark Carney takes helm as Canada’s PM amid US tensions under Trump 2.0

Canada’s Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney and Clerk of the Privy Council John Hannaford prepare for Mr. Carney’s swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on March 14, 2025 in Ottawa.— AFP Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s prime minister on Friday, taking charge… ​Canada’s Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney and Clerk of the Privy Council John Hannaford … Read more

China urges end to ‘illegal’ sanctions as it hosts Iran nuclear talks

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomes Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazeem Gharibabadi before a meeting regarding the Iranian nuclear issue at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on March 14, 2025. — AFP ​China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomes Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and Iran’s Deputy … Read more

Dubai offers scholarships for ideas to solve traffic issues

Rising heavy traffic creates congestion at Maktoum bridge in Dubai. — Reuters/File DUBAI: Dubai is calling on young innovators to solve one of its biggest challenges — traffic congestion. Dubai launched a unique programme offering scholarships and up to Dh50,000… ​Rising heavy traffic creates congestion at Maktoum bridge in Dubai. — Reuters/FileDUBAI: Dubai is calling … Read more

Johns Hopkins University slashes 2,000 jobs after Trump administration grant cut

US President Donald Trump looks on as he signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, January 31, 2025. — ReutersThis is difficult day for our entire community, says university.Termination of $800m funding “forced” university for… ​US President Donald Trump looks on as he signs an executive order … Read more

Putin seeks ‘clarifications’ on US-Ukraine peace plan

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a video address on the occasion of Youth Day in Moscow, Russia, in this picture released June 24, 2023. — Reuters MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he supports a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine but has raised… ​Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a video address on the occasion … Read more