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Juan Orlando Hernandez freed after Trump’s ‘full and complete’ pardon
US President Trump defends the pardon, calling Hernandez's treatment 'harsh' and backing his political ally's party.
Categories: South Asia
On a Ukraine–Russia Peace Deal
Since President Trump first introduced a proposal to end the war in Ukraine, revisions from both sides have led to disagreement, diminishing hopes for a lasting peace. Experts are now examining the recent meeting between Ukrainian and U.S. officials in Miami, where efforts were made to finalize a peace plan for presentation to Moscow, as well as the types of security guarantees Ukraine may seek going forward.
Background Reading:
- This article details Trump’s proposed peace plan and the pitfalls of Washington’s attempt to advance ceasefire discussions between Russia and Ukraine.
Host: Paul B. Stares, General John W. Vessey Senior Fellow for Conflict Prevention and Director of the Center for Preventive Action, CFR
Guests: Liana Fix, Senior Fellow for Europe, CFR
Thomas Graham, Distinguished Fellow, CFR
Steven Sestanovich, George F. Kennan Senior Fellow for Russian and Eurasian Studies, CFR
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Categories: Defense Policy
Europe should seize Russia’s frozen assets now
With US aid stalled, only Moscow’s immobilised billions can keep Ukraine fighting.
Categories: South Asia
Isack Hadjar to replace Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull for 2026 F1 season
Red Bull Racing will pair another new driver with Max Verstappen after Isack Hadjar replaced Yuki Tsunoda for next year.
Categories: South Asia
Is war between Ethiopia & Eritrea inevitable?: Mehdi Hasan & Getachew Reda
Mehdi Hasan debates Getachew Reda on his alliance with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and justice for the war in Tigray.
Categories: South Asia
Israel’s Netanyahu says deal with Syria possible but demands buffer zone
US is pushing for a non-aggression pact between Israel, Syria, but Netanyahu has shown little appetite for compromise.
Categories: South Asia
Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid La Liga preview – team news, start, lineups
Madrid are in need of a win after a series of draws enabled rivals Barcelona to gain pole position in La Liga.
Categories: South Asia
Bulgarian government pulls budget amid fierce protests
Protesters argue the draft budget would increase taxes and inflation with little payoff, while entrenching corruption.
Categories: South Asia
Israel’s genocide in Gaza has not stopped, despite the ceasefire: Analysts
Analysts and a human rights group say Israel's genocide in Gaza has not stopped, despite the ceasefire.
Categories: South Asia
Was ex-Honduras leader Hernandez victim of Biden ‘set-up’, as Trump claims?
Trump's plan to pardon ex-Honduran President Hernandez, convicted in a drug case, raises concerns over US credibility.
Categories: South Asia
Why is the UK scaling back jury trials, and why is it controversial?
Right to trial by jury seen as a touchstone of the British justice system, but severe court backlogs may prompt change.
Categories: South Asia
Israel targeted Al Shifa Hospital “the same way” as military systems
" What we are showing is the resilience, signs of resilience, trying to just stand up again."
Categories: South Asia
Trump’s boat bombings: How the US has long used ‘double-tap’ strikes
'Double strikes' allegedly used on Venezuelan boats accused of trafficking drugs were used extensively under Obama.
Categories: South Asia
Sudan’s paramilitary RSF claims control of key city of Babnusa
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces say they have seized control of the city of Babnusa in West Kordofan.
Categories: South Asia
AI threatens to widen inequality among states: UN
Report warns of potential 'great divergence', with developed states profiting and others left behind.
Categories: South Asia
Is entertainment making us better or quietly reshaping us for the worse?
Is this truly the golden age of creativity or has entertainment lost the meaning it once offered?
Categories: South Asia
Beyond Netanyahu: Israel’s major political corruption scandals
Every prime minister in Tel Aviv since 1996 has been investigated on charges of corruption.
Categories: South Asia
Did ex-South African President Zuma’s daughter recruit for Russia’s war?
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of luring men to Russia in the latest scandal rocking the prominent Zuma family.
Categories: South Asia
Hegseth under scrutiny after US kills boat strike survivors
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is facing questions after authorising a second attack on an alleged drug boat.
Categories: South Asia
Pope prays at site of 2020 Beirut port explosion
Leo XIV urges justice and peace for Lebanon’s people as he wraps up his first foreign trip.
Categories: South Asia
