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Trump won't walk away from Alaska with a ceasefire - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 14 -- When Donald Trump meets Vladimir Putin in Alaska this August, expectations of a signed ceasefire agreement in the Russia-Ukraine war will likely prove misplaced. The obstacles... Read More


US PreZ Trump names Sylvester Stallone, Michael Crawford among Kennedy Center honorees

Washington DC, Aug. 14 -- United States President Donald Trump has named Sylvester Stallone, Kiss and more as the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees. He is also set to host the event, reported Variety. Tru... Read More


Asian shares are mixed after days of gains driven by hopes for US rate cuts

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Asian shares were mixed on Thursday after days of gains driven by hopes for lower U.S. interest rates, while U.S. futures slipped. Bitcoin rose more than 3% to a new record of o... Read More


Trumps federal takeover of Washington DC police marks an unprecedented power-grab

Bangladesh, Aug. 14 -- On Monday, US President Donald Trump — declaring a “public safety emergency” — announced a federal takeover of Washington, DCs Metropolitan Police Depart... Read More


Why Trump isn't happy with India, ex-diplomat reveals

Goa, Aug. 14 -- Former diplomat and author Vikas Swarup has said that one of the key reasons behind Washington's punitive tariffs on New Delhi is US President Donald Trump's displeasure with India ove... Read More


UN Rights Chief urges Govt to amend laws that unduly restrict rights and freedoms of Sri Lankans

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has urged the Sri Lankan government to repeal or amend existing laws or proposed laws that unduly restrict the rights to freedom... Read More


Melania Trump's $1 bn lawsuit threat to Hunter Biden over Epstein claim

Washington, Aug. 14 -- First lady Melania Trump has put former US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, "on notice," threatening to sue him for over $1 billion for claiming that Jeffrey Epstein int... Read More


National steering committee for implementation of Vietnam's COP26 commitments consolidated

Hanoi, Aug. 14 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision to consolidate the national steering committee for the implementation of Vietnam's commitments at the 26th UN Climate Change Conf... Read More


Stocks to buy under Rs.100: Experts recommend four shares to buy today ahead of Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Amid news reports of Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the US to attend the UN General Assembly, raising hopes of bilateral discussions amid rising trade tensions between the... Read More


Israeli gunfire kills at least 25 in Gaza as Netanyahu says he will allow Palestinians to leave

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Israeli gunfire killed at least 25 people seeking aid in Gaza on Wednesday, health officials and witnesses said, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again called for what he ... Read More