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Zelensky rules out ceding Donbas region as Russians make fresh advance

Zelensky insists on retaining Donbas as Russia escalates attacks

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized that Ukraine will not agree to territorial compromises in the Donbas area, a position he reinforced as Russian military forces began new attacks. Although there are reports of Russian troops making gains in the eastern region of the nation, Zelensky strongly affirmed that relinquishing the Donbas would not achieve lasting peace. He insisted that such an action would merely offer Russia a "launching pad" for future offenses, putting other significant cities such as Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv at risk of aggression. This steadfast stance comes amid ongoing diplomatic endeavors to resolve the persistent conflict,…
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The killing of Senator Uribe could decide Colombia’s presidential election

Senator Uribe’s killing: A pivotal moment for Colombia’s presidential election

The political landscape in Colombia has been abruptly shaken by the killing of Senator Uribe, a figure whose influence reached far beyond his role in the legislative chamber. His death has set off a wave of political uncertainty and speculation about how this tragic event could alter the trajectory of the nation’s upcoming presidential election. While Colombia has endured political violence throughout its modern history, the assassination of such a high-profile lawmaker comes at a particularly volatile moment, with the country already deeply divided over issues of security, the economy, and the peace process with armed groups.Senator Uribe, a seasoned…
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Heavy rain slams southern Japan, triggering floods and mudslides

Southern Japan lashed by heavy rain, resulting in floods and mudslides

A potent weather system has caused extensive rainfall in Japan's southern areas, leading to flooded communities and hazardous mudslides. The continuous rain, which started earlier this week, has turned roads into torrents and compelled thousands to evacuate their homes due to rapidly rising water levels.Meteorologists indicate that certain regions experienced rainfall equivalent to over a month's average in merely 24 hours, causing drainage systems to overflow and slopes to become saturated. The consequent flooding has engulfed entire cars, while landslides have demolished houses in their trajectory. Rescue teams in inflatable boats move through waterlogged communities looking for trapped individuals as…
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Trump doubles reward to M for arrest of Venezuela’s president to face U.S. drug charges

Trump doubles reward to $50M for arrest of Venezuela’s president to face U.S. drug charges

The government of the United States has significantly increased the bounty for information leading to the capture of Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro, elevating the total offer to $50 million. This notable increase in the persistent campaign to bring the South American president to justice on drug trafficking allegations indicates a tougher stance by Washington toward the Venezuelan administration.The increased bounty comes after years of U.S. investigations alleging Maduro's involvement in narcotics operations. Federal prosecutors claim the Venezuelan president conspired with Colombian rebel groups and domestic criminal networks to transport massive quantities of cocaine to North American markets. Court documents allege…
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