Several European leaders have spoken with their U.S. and Ukrainian
counterparts following their meeting in Florida on Sunday.
Donald Trump described it as a great meeting with Volodmyr Zelenskyy
but European officials have stressed the need for strong security
guarantees to be secured as part of any peace plan with Russia.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Monday, December 29, 2025
TRUMP AND ZELENSKY HAIL 'GREAT' PEACE TALKS
US President Donald Trump says Ukraine peace talks in Florida have been 'terrific' but admits 'thorny issues' remain.
He hosted Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, after speaking on the phone with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
The issue of territory remains a sticking point but President Zelensky claims a 20 point peace plan is nearly agreed.
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President Trump says he believes a deal is within reach.
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He hosted Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, after speaking on the phone with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
The issue of territory remains a sticking point but President Zelensky claims a 20 point peace plan is nearly agreed.
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Dhaka rejects Delhi's remarks on killing of Hindu man in Bangladesh
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Dhaka says India's comments on the killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh are - quote - inaccurate, exaggerated or motivated.
This comes after New Delhi criticised the attacks against minorities in Bangladesh where tensions have been running high since student-led protests toppled the country's government in August last year.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Dhaka says India's comments on the killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh are - quote - inaccurate, exaggerated or motivated.
This comes after New Delhi criticised the attacks against minorities in Bangladesh where tensions have been running high since student-led protests toppled the country's government in August last year.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Dense Fog Blankets Delhi, flights delayed, collisions reported
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Dense winter fog has blanketed Delhi and the wider National Capital Region, reducing visibility and disrupting travel across air and road networks.
Hundreds of flights have been delayed or cancelled, and authorities are urging commuters to exercise caution as the weather system continues to affect the region.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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Trump and Zelensky meet but report no major breakthroughs
US President Donald Trump said a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia was "a lot closer" after he met with Ukrainian leader Volodomyr Zelensky in Florida.
However, the meeting didn't appear to yield any major breakthroughs on key sticking points.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Friday, December 26, 2025
US launches airstrikes against ISIS in Nigeria
The United States has launched airstrikes against ISIS in the north of Nigeria.
President Donald Trump said they were to send a message to insurgents in the country who he claims are persecuting Christians.
Jagruti Dave reports.
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Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Florida on Sunday
Ukrainian president Volodomyr Zelenskyy will meet US president Donald Trump on Sunday in Florida to discuss the draft plan to end the war with Russia.
The Ukrainian leader said the current version of the 20 point plan was '90% ready",
The Ukrainian leader said the current version of the 20 point plan was '90% ready",
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Kremlin to continue dialogue with Washington on Ukraine settlement
The Kremlin confirmed it had contacted the US following Special Envoy Dmitriev's report to President Putin on his talks held in Miami last week. Moscow is studying Washington's proposals. It was "decided to continue the dialogue" on the Ukrainian peace plan, the Kremlin said. Dasha Chernyshova reports from Moscow.
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Israel strike on Iran revolutionary guard in Lebanon
Israel says its forces killed a senior commander in Iran's Islamic
Revolutionary Guard Corps in a rare strike in Lebanon on Thursday.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Revolutionary Guard Corps in a rare strike in Lebanon on Thursday.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Christian groups condemn Christmas attacks by far-right Indian groups
Christmas celebrations in many Indian towns and cities were marred by attacks by hardline Hindu groups this week.
Minority groups and many Indian citizens have expressed concern over what they say is an 'alarming rise in attacks', as Neha Poonia reports.
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Minority groups and many Indian citizens have expressed concern over what they say is an 'alarming rise in attacks', as Neha Poonia reports.
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Second Hindu Man Killed in Bangladesh Deepens Strain in India-Bangladesh Relations
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Bangladesh is facing renewed scrutiny after reports of a second Hindu man being beaten to death within days of an earlier lynching. The latest killing has intensified questions over public order and the safety of minority communities at a time of heightened political tension in the country.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
Bangladesh is facing renewed scrutiny after reports of a second Hindu man being beaten to death within days of an earlier lynching. The latest killing has intensified questions over public order and the safety of minority communities at a time of heightened political tension in the country.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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Thursday, December 25, 2025
California declares state of emergency over winter storms
A major winter storm has hit large parts of California, prompting flash flood warnings and evacuations. The dangerous conditions have disrupted holiday travel as officials are advising people to stay home.
Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Major storm set to batter California
A major winter storm is hitting large parts of California, prompting flash flood warnings and evacuations.
The dangerous conditions are expected to disrupt holiday travel.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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US plans to "eradicate" Venezuelan drug cartels, US Envoy tells US Security Council
The US Envoy to the United Nations says President Trump plans to "use the full power of the United States of America... to take on and eradicate" Venezuelan drug cartels.
His comments came during an emergency meeting of the UN Security council initiated by Venezuela following Washington's pursuit of alleged drug traffickers.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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His comments came during an emergency meeting of the UN Security council initiated by Venezuela following Washington's pursuit of alleged drug traffickers.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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Russia says talks with US on reviving diplomatic relations resumed
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Moscow says Russia and the US have resumed negotiations on reviving diplomatic relations. But Russian Foreign Mastery says the negotiation process is sluggish, noting that differing approaches in Moscow and Washington have slowed its pace. Dasha Chernyhsova has more from Moscow.
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Moscow says Russia and the US have resumed negotiations on reviving diplomatic relations. But Russian Foreign Mastery says the negotiation process is sluggish, noting that differing approaches in Moscow and Washington have slowed its pace. Dasha Chernyhsova has more from Moscow.
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Kremlin confirms Putin has been briefed on U.S. proposals for Ukraine peace plan
President Putin has been briefed by Special Envoy Dmitriev on his talks with Trump administration officials in Miami last weekend. The Kremlin said it would not disclose any details to the media nor would it comment on the 20-point conflict settlement plan announced by Ukrainian President Zelensky. Putin's spokesman said the Kremlin will "formulate its position and continue negotiations" with Washington. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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France condemns US visa ban for former EU Commissioner
France has condemned a decision by the United States to issue a visa
ban for former European Union Commissioner Thierry Breton.
Breton helped shape the EU's digital rulebook which the Trump
administration accuses of unfairly targeting American companies.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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ban for former European Union Commissioner Thierry Breton.
Breton helped shape the EU's digital rulebook which the Trump
administration accuses of unfairly targeting American companies.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Demonstrations over October 7th inquiry
Demonstrations have been held outside the homes of ministers in Israel
as the Netanyahu government attempts to establish its own inquiry into
the failures that led to the October 7th attacks
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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as the Netanyahu government attempts to establish its own inquiry into
the failures that led to the October 7th attacks
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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India - Bangladesh Relations Worsen as Protests Spiral
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India and Bangladesh have summoned each others envoys over protests outside their diplomatic missions as already tense ties spiral
The latest round of formal protests come after right wing groups staged protests in several indian cities over the killing of a hindu garment worker in Bangladesh over allegations of blasphemy.
Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Supreme Court blocks Chicago National Guard deployment
The US Supreme Court has issued a preliminary ruling blocking the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago.
The decision is a rare setback for the administration from the conservative-leaning court, which has largely sided with President Trump so far in testing the limits of executive power.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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