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November 22, 2024

NATO Chief Mark Rutte to Meet Donald Trump in Florida to Discuss Ukraine Crisis

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Former Dutch Prime Minister and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is reportedly set to meet U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Florida to discuss the ongoing Ukraine crisis, according to reports from Dutch and U.S. media outlets.

Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf has revealed that Rutte has traveled to Florida and will visit Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach. Similarly, Russian news agency Interfax, citing sources from the Washington Post, reported that the meeting will focus on strategies for achieving long-term peace between Moscow and Kyiv.

This meeting comes as NATO and Ukraine have scheduled emergency talks in Brussels on Tuesday following Russia’s use of a new ballistic missile during a strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. The strike has intensified concerns over escalating hostilities in the region.

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Bangladesh Judiciary: A Vehicle of Extortion

Bangladesh

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House of Journalist Vandalized in Bangladesh

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Kamala Harris Wins Colorado in 2024 Presidential Election

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Will Smith Confronts Oscars Slap in New , Plans Comeback Tour

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Myanmar’s Junta Forces Continue Attacks Despite Devastating Earthquake

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Ballistic Missile Attack on Israel

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Marvel Fans Spot Hidden Clue in Avengers: Doomsday Reveal

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Small Plane Crashes into House in the US, No Survivors

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Hamas Agrees to Ceasefire Proposal in Gaza

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Americas, News, US

President Trump Orders Declassification Plan for Historic Assassination Files

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Canada, International, Lead, News, North America

Mark Carney Becomes Canada’s New Prime Minister

Mark Carney has been elected as Canada’s new Prime Minister, marking the end of Justin Trudeau’s tenure. Trudeau will transfer power to Carney in the coming days. On Sunday, March 9, Canada’s ruling Liberal Party selected Carney as its new leader, following a contest with three other candidates. Carney takes office amid a “trade war” […]

India, International, Pakistan

“25 Years After Kargil: Former Pakistani Expert Debunks Myths About 1999 Conflict”

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China, International, Tech & Startup

Rise of Chinese AI Start-Up DeepSeek Challenges Japan’s Energy Projections

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Pacific

Putin Apologizes Over Plane Crash Without Acknowledging Russian Responsibility

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued an apology to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev following the downing of a commercial airliner in Russian airspace on Christmas Day, which claimed 38 lives. However, Putin stopped short of admitting Russia’s culpability in the incident. In his first public remarks about the tragedy, Putin described the crash as a […]

Americas, Asia, Bangladesh, International, Lead, News, US

New Hampshire State Parliament Passes Resolution 328-41 Urging U.S. Intervention Against Killings, Abductions, and Religious Persecution in Bangladesh

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Economy

World Bank Highlights Nature-Based Tourism’s Role in Economic Growth and Biodiversity Conservation

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Asia, Bangladesh, China, India, International, Lead, News, Pakistan

Can India Lead The Global South?

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Interference in Independent Journalism Abroad: Accreditation Revoked at UNESCO Event

Paris, February 20 – Allegations of interference in independent journalism have surfaced after a journalist’s accreditation for covering the International Mother Language Day Silver Jubilee event at UNESCO was abruptly revoked on the day of the event. The journalist had received approval for accreditation eight days prior, making the sudden cancellation highly controversial. The event, […]

Americas, News, Tech & Startup, US

Trump Grants TikTok 90-Day Respite from Ban Amidst Inauguration Eve

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