Russia’s Putin hints at direct talks with Ukraine Russian president signals ‘positive’ outlook on bilateral peace talks after Ukraine proposed a 30-day ceasefire. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, pictured at an awards ceremony in Moscow, Russia, on Monday, says he feels ‘positive’ about peace initiatives with Ukraine [Ramil Sitdikov/Sputnik/Pool via Reuters] Published On 22 Apr 202522…
Palestinian activist Khalil denied release for son’s birth, wife says Mahmoud Khalil’s wife Noor Abdalla accuses US government of trying to silence pro-Palestinian activism. Mahmoud Khalil is seen at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the Columbia University campus in New York, on April 29, 2024 [Ted Shaffrey/AP] Published On 22 Apr 202522 Apr 2025 Mahmoud…
Pistons snap record playoff losing streak, win Game 2 against Knicks Detroit Pistons end their NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak with a road victory against the New York Knicks in their Eastern Conference playoff series. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham scores a basket during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round…
Trump backs Hegseth after reports of second Signal chat on Yemen strikes US president calls latest controversy over defence chief’s handling of military information a ‘waste of time’. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrives on the South Lawn of the White House ahead of the White House Easter Egg Roll in Washington, DC, on April…
EXPLAINER Why China has warned countries against ‘appeasing’ Trump in trade deals China today is a far bigger trading partner than the US for most countries. That limits what Trump can demand of them, experts say. US President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping are locked in a trade war [File: Mandel Ngan…
US stocks and dollar tumble as Trump renews attacks on Fed Chair Powell S&P 500 falls 2.36 percent, while Nasdaq Composite drops 2.55 percent amid fears for central bank’s independence. Trader Thomas McCauley works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, in New York on April 21, 2025 [Richard Drew/AP] By John PowerPublished On…
Haiti is nearing ‘point of no return’ as gang violence surges: UN official Calls for more aid, support for police amid surge in violence in the Caribbean nation since the end of last year. A burnt-out car during a protest against crime in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on April 16, 2025 [Clarens Siffroy/AFP] Published On 21 Apr…