US decision on Ukraine missiles ‘big mistake’ that could ‘escalate conflict’: Erdogan

Washington’s approval for Ukraine to use long-range American missiles against military targets inside Russia is a “big mistake” which could drag the world to the brink of a “major war”, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in remarks published on Wednesday. “This step by (US President Joe) Biden will not only escalate the conflict, but will […]

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Ukraine foreign minister dismisses Russian nuclear ‘blackmail’

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga issued a call on Tuesday to remain “clear-eyed and not give into fear” in the face of Russia easing its rules on the use of nuclear weapons. Speaking at the US Capitol at a congressional hearing, Sybiga dismissed the changes, saying “their updated nuclear doctrine and public rhetoric on the […]

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Trump names Howard Lutnick commerce secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of his transition team, as his commerce secretary on Tuesday — a choice set to bring a tougher stance on China from the incoming administration. Lutnick will also lead the country’s tariff and trade agenda, with “additional direct responsibility for the Office of the United States […]

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Putin ‘will not stop on his own,’ warns Zelensky on 1,000th day of war

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday urged Europe to push Moscow “harder” towards what he described as a “just peace”, in a speech to the European Parliament marking 1,000 days since the start of Russia’s invasion. “Putin is focused on winning this war, he will not stop on his own,” Zelensky told EU lawmakers in […]

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US to call for Google to sell Chrome browser: report

The US will urge a judge to make Google-parent company Alphabet sell its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant, according to a media report Monday. Antitrust officials with the US Department of Justice declined to comment on a Bloomberg report that they will ask for a sell-off of […]

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Where’s Joe? G20 leaders have group photo without Biden

Joe Biden headed for a photo with fellow G20 leaders in Rio de Janeiro at his final summit as US president on Monday — only to find they had already taken the picture without him. Frustrated US officials blamed “logistical issues” for the blunder which meant that Biden missed out on the shot, along with […]

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Donald Trump Jr accuses Biden admin of trying to start World War 3 before his father can take office

Donald Trump Jr. has said that the Biden administration’s recent decision to provide military aid to Ukraine is an effort to provoke “World War 3” before his father, Donald Trump, assumes the presidency in January. On Monday, President Joe Biden, 81, approved the use of American-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike targets within Russia. […]

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Trump meets PGA boss and Saudi PIF head amid deal talks: report

US President-elect Donald Trump has met with PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and Saudi Public Investment Fund boss Yasir Al-Rumayyan, leaders of the two sides deadlocked in talks over bridging the divide in men’s golf. The Washington Post reported on Sunday that Trump, who has hosted PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf events on his courses, played […]

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US says its climate financing reached $11 bn this year

President Joe Biden is using a historic trip to the Amazon on Sunday to highlight that US bilateral climate financing increased to $11 billion this year, meeting a pledge he made. “The fight against climate change has been a defining cause of President Biden’s leadership and presidency,” the White House said in a statement ahead […]

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Trump and team get warm welcome at UFC fight night

US President-elect Donald Trump was greeted by chanting fans as he attended the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight bout at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Saturday. Trump entered the arena shortly before the start of the main card accompanied by UFC chief executive Dana White, who was a prominent backer during his election campaign. Several […]

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