Zelenskyy Signals Readiness for Putin Talks After Trump Secures Breakthrough in Washington

In a dramatic turn of events in Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his willingness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin following high-stakes talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders at the White House. The discussions, hailed by European officials as a “real breakthrough,” mark the most tangible progress in months toward ending…

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“No More Food: US Aid Cuts Deepen Nigeria’s Hunger Crisis”

Maiduguri, Nigeria – In a dimly lit corner of a government hospital in Maiduguri, Zara Ali clutched her frail two-year-old daughter, Amina. The child’s hair, brittle and discoloured, bore the unmistakable signs of malnutrition. Despite months of treatment with therapeutic food pastes, Amina’s condition remained precarious. “She gets sick, gets a little better, and then…

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Japan Eyes African Trade Deals to Grow Auto, Other Exports

Japan is setting its sights on Africa as the next frontier for trade expansion, with a particular focus on automobiles and manufactured goods. In a global landscape where traditional markets are becoming saturated, Africa’s fast-growing economies present a unique opportunity for Tokyo to deepen its commercial ties and secure a stronger foothold in emerging markets….

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End of an Era: Denbury Diesels Closes After 54 Years with Retirement Sale and Free Perks for Customers

After more than half a century serving the people of Newton Abbot and beyond, one of Devon’s most well-loved family-run car dealerships is preparing to shut its doors for good. Denbury Diesels, founded in 1971 and run for decades by Mike and Tracey Perryman, will close at the end of August following the couple’s decision…

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Putin Agrees to “Game-Changing” U.S.–EU Security Guarantee for Ukraine as Trump Hails “Big Progress”

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly given the green light for the United States and European allies to extend Article 5-style security guarantees to Ukraine, a proposal U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff described as “game-changing.” The development emerged amid a flurry of diplomatic activity following the Trump–Putin summit in Alaska. President Trump, speaking afterward, hailed…

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Japan Moves to Unlock Private Capital for Africa with New Credit Guarantee Scheme

Japan is preparing to roll out a bold initiative designed to attract private capital for lending and investment in Africa, using credit guarantees as a tool to de-risk development projects and encourage wider participation from the private sector. The plan underscores Tokyo’s growing recognition that public aid alone is insufficient to meet Africa’s vast financing…

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