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February 24, 2025 4:49 PM

Ukraine hosts EU leaders as US backing frays three years since invasion

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that countries must work to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, calling for a just and lasting peace on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion. "We must spare no effort to brin...

February 24, 2025 2:28 PM

Friedrich Merz and his long march to the German chancellery

Friedrich Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country faces its biggest economic and diplomatic crises in decades and Europe looks urgently for a new generation of leaders for an era...

February 24, 2025 1:59 PM

Countries make fresh attempt at $200 billion nature finance deal

Countries gather in Rome this week for a second crack at figuring out how to generate $200 billion a year to help preserve the world's biodiversity – and give a shot in the arm to global cooperation as the United States draws back. Moves by Donald...

February 24, 2025 12:34 PM

Israel sends tanks into West Bank, tells troops to ready for ‘extended’ stay

Israel sent tanks into the occupied West Bank for the first time in more than 20 years on Sunday as it ordered the military to prepare for an "extended stay" to fight Palestinian militant groups in the area's refugee camps. The move came as a fragil...

February 24, 2025 11:51 AM

UP Board exams commence under tight security; CM Yogi sends best wishes to students

The UP Board exams kicked off on Monday under tight security and supervision across the state. A total of 54,37,233 students are appearing for the exams, which are being conducted at 8,140 centres across Uttar Pradesh. Of these students, 27,32,216 a...

February 24, 2025 11:38 AM

India to host first-ever conference on women peacekeepers

A two-day conference on women peacekeepers deployed in UN missions is set to begin in New Delhi on Monday. Titled "Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective," this first-of-its-kind event is being organized by the Ministry of External Affair...

February 24, 2025 11:24 AM

Venus Williams will not play Indian Wells, despite wild card invite

Former world number one Venus Williams will not compete at next month's Indian Wells tournament despite the WTA 1000 event giving the 44-year-old American a wild card. Williams, who played only two tournaments last season, said at a speaking event i...

February 24, 2025 10:08 AM

Zelenskiy says he is willing to quit presidency if it means peace in Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he was willing to give up his position if it meant peace in Ukraine, adding that he could exchange his departure for his country's entry into the NATO military alliance. "If (it means) peace for...

February 24, 2025 9:36 AM

Liverpool beat Man City 2-0 to extend lead at the top to 11 points

Liverpool took another step towards the Premier League title with a 2-0 win at Manchester City after talisman Mohamed Salah scored their first goal and set up Dominik Szoboszlai for the second as they went 11 points clear at the top on Sunday. Arne ...

February 24, 2025 9:42 AM

Trump eliminating 2,000 USAID positions in the US, notice says

President Donald Trump’s administration on Sunday said it was placing all but a handful of USAID personnel around the world on paid administrative leave and eliminating some 2,000 of those positions in the U.S., according to a notice sent to agency...