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UK's Starmer urges US backstop for Ukraine peace deal

Paris, Feb 18 (UNI) UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged the United States to provide a security backstop for any future Ukraine peace deal, warning that without American involvement, Russia could launch further aggression.
His remarks came after a high-level European leadership summit in Paris, where stark divisions emerged over potential military commitments and the Trump administration's unilateral approach to peace talks.
Addressing the press following protracted discussions with European counterparts, Starmer reiterated that while Europe must bolster its own defensive capabilities, a robust US security umbrella remains non-negotiable.
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Afghanistan, Pakistan reopen Torkham crossing point for commercial goods

19 Mar 2025 | 7:41 PM

Kabul, Mar 19 (UNI) Torkham border, a major crossing point linking Afghanistan to Pakistan, was partially reopened on Wednesday for commercial goods and freight trucks after being closed for nearly a month, the local media outlet Tolonews reported.

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Russia, Ukraine each swap 175 prisoners of war captured in conflict - Defense Ministry

19 Mar 2025 | 7:27 PM

Moscow, Mar 19 (UNI) Russia and Ukraine each have exchanged 175 prisoners of war (POWs) captured in the conflict, with Moscow giving Kiev 22 seriously injured POWs as a gesture of goodwill, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

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25 Palestinians killed in Israeli bombing in Gaza City: sources

25 Palestinians killed in Israeli bombing in Gaza City: sources

19 Mar 2025 | 7:27 PM

Gaza, Mar 19 (UNI) At least 25 Palestinians were killed and dozens of others wounded on Wednesday in the Israeli bombing of a house in the Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City, according to Palestinian sources.

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Heavy rain leaves 2 dead in southern Spain

19 Mar 2025 | 7:01 PM

Madrid, Mar 19 (UNI) A man and his wife have been confirmed dead, and another person remains missing as torrential rain from storm Laurence continues to impact southern Spain, local authorities reported on Wednesday.

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