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Ukraine, Gaza and China: Why Trump's Middle East tour takes on new importance

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Ukraine, Gaza and China: Why Trump's Middle East tour takes on new importanceDonald Trump's tour of the Middle East this week has taken on a new importance after a series of surprising developments on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and on trade between the US and China.
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Foreign Sec hosts the Weimar+ Group for talks on Ukraine

Foreign Secretary David Lammy welcomes counterparts from France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Poland as he hosts the Weimar+ Group for talks on Ukraine and the future of European security. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Foreign Sec: Putin must ‘get serious’ [Video]

Foreign Sec: Putin must ‘get serious’

Vladimir Putin must “get serious” about engaging in peace talks, David Lammy has said. The Foreign Secretary commended Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky for his “willingness to engage in talks” as European foreign ministers gathered in London for discussions about the continent’s security. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Zelensky Says ‘NO IFs, BUTs’ —Demands Full Ceasefire Before Meeting Putin as Trump Urges Peace Talks [Video]

Zelensky Says ‘NO IFs, BUTs’ —Demands Full Ceasefire Before Meeting Putin as Trump Urges Peace Talks

In a dramatic escalation of diplomacy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has responded to Vladimir Putin’s offer for direct peace talks in Turkey — but with a firm condition: no negotiations without a full, reliable ceasefire. Citing relentless drone strikes and broken truces, Zelensky declared there would be "NO IFs OR BUTs" when it comes to peace. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has called for immediate talks to end the "bloodbath" and labeled the moment a "potentially great day" for both nations. As European leaders demand unconditional ceasefire and warn of further sanctions, tensions are peaking. #Zelensky #Putin #UkraineRussiaWar #PeaceTalks #Ceasefire #Trump #UkraineNews #RussiaUkraineConflict #Geneva #BreakingNews #WorldPolitics #UkraineUpdate Also Read article testing new :: https://www.oneindia.com/temp/article-testing-new-4058241.html?ref=DMDesc test plugins :: https://www.oneindia.com/temp/test-plugins-4044991.html?ref=DMDesc Donald Trump Claims Google Censors News About Him; Google Denies :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-accuses-google-of-censoring-news-011-3896863.html?ref=DMDesc

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American Pope Leo XIV Defies Trump on Gaza? New Pope’s BLISTERING Call for Gaza Peace; ‘STOP WAR’ [Video]

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American Pope Leo XIV stunned the world in his first public address by boldly calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza—directly clashing with U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on the conflict. Speaking to over 100,000 people at St. Peter’s Square, the newly elected pontiff demanded the release of all hostages, humanitarian access into Gaza, and an end to the ongoing war. #PopeLeoXIV #EndTheWar #NoMoreWar #GazaCeasefireNow #UkraineWarUpdate #WorldWar3Warning #PopeVsTrump #PopeSpeech2025 #LeoXIVAddress #PeaceInGaza #NeverAgainWar #StopTheWar #ThirdWorldWarQuote #WarAndReligion #NewPopeCallForPeace Also Read IPL 2025: India Versus Pakistan War Is On, BCCI, STOP IPL Season 18 | Opinion :: https://www.oneindia.com/sports/cricket/ipl-2025-india-versus-pakistan-war-is-on-bcci-stop-ipl-season-18-opinion-4148107.html?ref=DMDesc India-Pakistan War Fears Rise: Which Country Is Backing Whom If All-Out War Erupts? :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-pakistan-war-fears-rise-which-country-is-backing-whom-if-all-out-war-erupts-4138377.html?ref=DMDesc Meet Jeffrey Goldberg: The Atlantic’s Editor Who Received Trump’s Secret Houthi War Plans :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/meet-jeffrey-goldberg-the-atlantic-s-editor-who-received-trump-s-secret-houthi-war-plans-4104247.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.103~HT.336~

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Hamas Terrified by Trump? Trump FORCES Hamas to Release Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander [Video]

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Hamas has decided to release Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage held since the October 7 attacks. The announcement comes just hours after former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly demanded Alexander’s release, urging immediate talks. Sources say the decision is a calculated “gesture of goodwill” toward Trump, aimed at restarting stalled ceasefire negotiations and easing humanitarian conditions in Gaza. #EdanAlexander #HamasHostage #TrumpVsHamas #IsraelHamasWar #IdanAlexander #EdenAlexander #TrumpNews #HamasNews #IsraelVsHamas #FreeEdanAlexander #TrumpWarnsHamas #IDFSoldier #HamasTerror #HostageCrisis #EdanAlexanderVideo Also Read Pakistan Welcomes Trump's Offer To Mediate Kashmir Dispute, Says Islamabad Dedicated To 'Promote Peace' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/pakistan-welcomes-trumps-offer-to-mediate-kashmir-dispute-says-islamabad-dedicated-to-promote-pea-4150395.html?ref=DMDesc Bengaluru Resident Urges Donald Trump To 'Intervene' In City's Infrastructure Delays As Well :: https://www.oneindia.com/bengaluru/bengaluru-resident-urges-donald-trump-to-intervene-in-citys-infrastructure-delays-as-well-4150377.html?ref=DMDesc Donald Trump 'Proud' Of India, Pakistan For Reaching Ceasefire: 'Will Work With You Both On Kashmir' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-president-trump-praises-india-and-pakistan-for-reaching-ceasefire-will-work-with-you-both-on-ka-4150129.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.102~HT.336~GR.125~

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Gaza, Ukraine and China: Trump sets up week that could define his presidency

It has been an extraordinary few hours which may well set the tone for a hugely consequential week ahead.
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Trump Heads To Saudi Amid ‘$400Bn Deal’ Buzz | Will U.S. Recognize Palestine Without Hamas? [Video]

Trump Heads To Saudi Amid ‘$400Bn Deal’ Buzz | Will U.S. Recognize Palestine Without Hamas?

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Zelensky Dares Putin To Show up For Face-to-Face Peace Talks In Turkey; Russia-Ukraine War Showdown?

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