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Trump expresses disappointment over Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv, asks Putin to ‘stop’

Washington, Apr 24 (UNI) Soon after Russia launched its deadliest attacks on Kyiv in nine months, US President Donald Trump showed his disappointment with Moscow, telling his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to ‘Stop’, CNN reported.
Russia sent 70 missiles and 145 drones toward Ukraine, mainly targeting Kyiv.
“I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Let's get the Peace Deal DONE!” Trump wrote on his social media Truth Social, on Thursday.
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Pakistan to raise USD $7 17bn in new revenues, capped power subsidies, phase out zone incentives for FY27

17 May 2026 | 12:01 AM

Islamabad, May 16 (UNI) Pakistan has committed to a sweeping new round of tax increases, higher petroleum levies and fiscal tightening measures under its agreement with the International Monetary Fund, with the Fund projecting federal revenues of PKR17.145 trillion (US$61.43 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, reports Dawn.

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Trump increasingly irritated by Iran's refusal to budge from demands amid approaching midterms and surging fuel prices

16 May 2026 | 10:33 PM

Washington, May 16 (UNI) Amid Iran's refusal to budge from its initial position, US President Donald Trump is growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress in negotiations, as the war has dragged on far beyond its expected duration, leading to surging fuel prices in the country, supply shortages, and mounting political pressure on the Trump administration ahead of the US midterm elections.

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MoS Jayant Chaudhary reaffirms India–Uganda ties during visit to swearing-in ceremony of President Museveni

MoS Jayant Chaudhary reaffirms India–Uganda ties during visit to swearing-in ceremony of President Museveni

16 May 2026 | 9:59 PM

New Delhi/Kampala, May 16 (UNI) Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary recently visited Uganda to represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of President Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

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Trump's visit to China ends without any resolution on Iran war

16 May 2026 | 8:45 PM

Washington, May 16 (UNI) US President Donald Trump returned from his high-level trip to China on Friday without scoring any major breakthrough on the Iran war, a topic that members of his administration had hoped would help resolve following the visit.

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IDF launches fresh airstrikes against Hezbollah post ceasefire extension with Lebanon

16 May 2026 | 8:13 PM

Jerusalem/Beirut, May 16 (UNI) The IDF launched fresh airstrikes against Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon on Saturday, just a day after Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their truce by 45-days following their talks in Washington.

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