‘Equal partnership’: President Zelenskyy on Ukraine-US minerals deal, signed after delays amid tensions with Trump

‘Equal partnership’: President Zelenskyy on Ukraine-US minerals deal, signed after delays amid tensions with Trump

As Washington and Kyiv finalised a landmark natural resources agreement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed the newly signed minerals deal with the United States as a “historic” step forward for the war-torn country’s economic and industrial future. Calling it “a truly equal and fair agreement”, Zelenskyy, in his nightly address, said the deal had evolved … Read more

US threatens Iran with retaliation over Houthi support: ‘You were warned’

US threatens Iran with retaliation over Houthi support: ‘You were warned’

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning to Iran on Wednesday, stating that it would face severe consequences for its support of the Houthi rebels in Yemen. In a direct message to Iran posted on X, Hegseth emphasised the United States’ awareness of Iran’s actions, declaring: Message to IRAN: We see your LETHAL … Read more

North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia for Ukraine war

North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia for Ukraine war

North Korea has officially confirmed for the first time that it has dispatched troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine, stating the deployment was meant to assist Moscow in regaining control of the Kursk region. According to a statement from North Korea’s Central Military Commission, carried by state media KCNA, leader Kim Jong … Read more