Putin backs Trump call to stop striking energy facilities for 30 days: Kremlin

Mar 19, 2025

Moscow [Russia], March 19: Russian President Vladimir Putin "responded positively" to a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump for Russia and Ukraine to mutually stop...

Latvia begins withdrawing from mine ban treaty

Mar 19, 2025

Riga [Latvia], March 19: The Latvian government on Tuesday initiated the Baltic country's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention banning the use of anti-personnel mines, Prime...

Roundup: European countries denounce deadly Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Strip, call for immediate ceasefire

Mar 19, 2025

Valletta [Malta], March 19: European countries have strongly condemned the latest deadly Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip and called for an immediate cessation of...

Zelensky says prospects of partial ceasefire with Russia "positive result"

Mar 19, 2025

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 19: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that even a partial ceasefire with Russia will be a positive result and will bring...

Germany, France stress Ukraine's role in peace talks

Mar 19, 2025

Berlin [Germany], March 19: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed on Tuesday that any peace negotiations regarding the conflict in Ukraine...

UK PM reiterates "unwavering support" for Ukraine

Mar 19, 2025

London [England], March 19: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated the country's "unwavering support" for Ukraine in a phone talk with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky...

Hopes fade for more survivors after refugee boat capsized off Cyprus: minister

Mar 19, 2025

Nicosia [Cyprus], March 19: Cyprus Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas stated on Tuesday that the chances of finding more survivors from a refugee boat that capsized...

Samsung CEO says company exploring deals amid growth struggles

Mar 19, 2025

Washington DC [US], March 19: Samsung Electronics (005930.KS), opens new tab said on Wednesday it is looking to drive growth as it faced tough questions...

Philippines Senate launches investigation into Duterte's ICC arrest

Mar 18, 2025

Manila [Philippines], March 18: The Philippines Senate has announced it will probe the arrest and handover of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal...