Trump says Putin ‘wants to make a deal more than Zelenskyy’ as Ukraine accuses Russia of violating energy ceasefire

Ukraine said there was “no indication” that Russia was complying with the truce while Donald Trump said that Putin ‘wants to make a deal more than Zelenskyy’ (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

President Donald Trump said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin “wants to make a deal more than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.” His remarks came as Ukraine accused Russia of continuing attacks on critical energy infrastructure despite a proposed US-backed energy ceasefire. Ukraine said there was “no indication” that Russia was complying with the truce while … Read more

Exclusive-US ties Sudanese army leader’s UN visa to ceasefire plan, sources say

Exclusive-US ties Sudanese army leader's UN visa to ceasefire plan, sources say

By Daphne Psaledakis, Nafisa Eltahir, Antoni Slodkowski and Khalid Abdelaziz Exclusive-US ties Sudanese army leader’s UN visa to ceasefire plan, sources say Sept 22 – The United States is withholding a visa for Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ahead of his scheduled UN appearance in a move that Sudanese and other sources say is … Read more

Ukraine will support energy ceasefire if US ensures Moscow’s intent, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine will support energy ceasefire if US ensures Moscow's intent, Zelenskiy says

KYIV, Sept 14 – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Kyiv was ready to support a U.S. proposal for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire on energy sites only if Washington could ensure Moscow was genuinely ready to end its war on Ukraine. Ukraine will support energy ceasefire if US ensures Moscow’s intent, Zelenskiy says Zelenskiy made … Read more

Oil jumps over $2 after Trump rejects return to Iran ceasefire deal terms

Oil jumps over $2 after Trump rejects return to Iran ceasefire deal terms

By Siddharth Cavale Oil jumps over $2 after Trump rejects return to Iran ceasefire deal terms NEW YORK, – Brent crude prices jumped by more than $2 a barrel on Thursday, after a Wall Street Journal report said U.S. President Donald Trump is not interested in returning to terms of a memorandum of understanding reached … Read more

Israel’s deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit

Israel's deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Deadly airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday cast more doubt on whether new U.S. efforts can advance a tenuous ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. Israel’s deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit Just two days after U.S. negotiators reportedly asked Israel to draw down attacks in … Read more

‘Can’t bribe them’: Trump warns Iran ‘will defeat them’ despite talks

'Can't bribe them': Trump warns Iran 'will defeat them' despite talks

“You can’t bribe them. You have to defeat them,” Trump said. President of the United States Donald Trump Washington said on Monday it was in “good talks” with Iran and expressed hope the talks would lead to a deal. But he warned that the United States would resume military strikes if diplomacy failed.Trump told reporters … Read more

Israel reports first Iranian missile attack since Middle East war ceasefire

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Israel sounded the airstrike alert on Sunday as its forces intercepted missiles from Iran for the first time since a ceasefire in the Mideast war in April. Israel reports first Iranian missile attack since Middle East war ceasefire The Israeli army reported the attack just hours after Tehran threatened to retaliate against a new Israeli … Read more

Israel strikes near Beirut, expands Lebanese offensive

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Israel raided southern Lebanon on Thursday and struck areas of Beirut, expanding its offensive and launching attacks near the country’s capital for the first time in weeks despite a fragile ceasefire. Israel strikes near Beirut, expands Lebanese offensive Lebanese military sources said it was the second such attack on an apartment south of Beirut since … Read more

Israel launches deadly attacks in southern and eastern Lebanon

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Israel launched attacks in southern and eastern Lebanon on Sunday, even as Hezbollah leaders said they hoped for a deal between Iran and the United States to end the war in the Middle East, including in Lebanon. Israel launches deadly attacks in southern and eastern Lebanon Lebanon’s health ministry raised the total death toll in … Read more

Iran is reviewing U.S. proposals, as Trump says in ‘final stages’ of talks

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Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing the latest U.S. proposal it has received from mediator Pakistan in talks to end the Middle East war, despite threats from both sides to resume attacks. Iran is reviewing U.S. proposals, as Trump says in ‘final stages’ of talks Earlier, US President Donald Trump told reporters that Washington … Read more