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As per the MND, of the 10 sorties, two crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern ADIZ.

Amid the hubbub of US President Donald Trump's multilateral meeting with European Union leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's arrival grabbed eyeballs as she greeted the Chief of Protocol of the US, Monica Crowley, with 'namaste'.

In a post on X, she said, 'The human cost of this war must end. And that means every single Ukrainian child abducted by Russia must be returned to their families. I thank US President Donald Trump for his clear commitment today to ensuring these children are reunited with their loved ones.'

The source said the Europeans were not present for the conversation then.

Trump added that he also held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and apprised him of the events unfolded in Washington.

The comments by Graham appear lopsided, as Russian President Vladimir Putin noted during Alaska's press conference with Trump on August 16 that bilateral trade between the two nations has increased by 20 per cent since Trump's reinstatement as President.

'First of all, President Zelensky, you look fabulous in that suit,' said the pro-Trump reporter who had criticised Zelenskyy after a meeting he had with Trump in February for not wearing a suit to the White House, prompting Trump to quip: 'I said the same thing.'

Trump has promised that the US would be involved in providing security guarantees for Ukraine. The US leader said that there would be some form of security guarantees for Ukraine, but did not reveal whether this would involve US troops.

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The March 21, 2007, political violence that flared with the clash between the then Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MPRF) led by Upendra Yadav and the then CPN-Maoist at the Rice Mill ground in Gaur, Rautahat, left at least 27 dead.

In a post on X, he said, 'Had an enriching interaction with H.E. Mr. Batu Khasikov, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia of the Russian Federation & his delegation at Parliament, New Delhi. Our conversations reflected the enduring India-Russia bond & the scope for deeper cultural & developmental ties.'

US Prez meets European leaders after talks with Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy expressed his desire to stop the war, saying, 'We need to stop the war. We need to stop Russia and we need support from American and European partners.' Trump and Zelenskyy discussed the possibility of a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the conflict.

The Unity Council has drawn the attention of the government, administration, and army to take immediate steps to prevent all attempts by various quarters to disrupt communal harmony and to ensure that no undesirable situation is created by disrupting communal harmony, centred around the holy pilgrimage site of Chandranath Dham in Sitakunda, Chittagong.

Amnesty International accused Israel of a 'deliberate campaign of starvation' in Gaza, calling it part of an ongoing genocide. The UN and aid groups warn of famine as nearly one million Palestinians face displacement, with children, pregnant women, and the elderly at highest risk amid restricted aid and ongoing attacks.

Trump expressed his desire to stop the killing of countless individuals in the war, saying, 'People are being killed and we want to stop that'. He added that if talks go well, a trilateral meeting with Russia might be possible, which could lead to a reasonable chance of ending the war.

Noting that the basis for any positive momentum in bilateral ties with China is the ability to jointly maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday that it is also essential that the de-escalation process moves forward.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Monday, visited the Gaza Division where he met with the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) senior command staff.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House on Monday to meet US President Donald Trump.

India's Ambassador to Romania Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) of 2000 batch, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to Moldova.

National Motorcycle Patrol officers of the Israel Police stopped dozens of vehicles in an operation against traffic offences that endanger people on the roads.

An Israeli parliamentary committee narrowly approved on Monday the extension of emergency powers to summon reservists, authorizing the military to call up as many as 430,000 soldiers as the war in Gaza intensifies.

A Sri Lankan court on Monday issued an arrest warrant against prominent Buddhist monk and fromer lawmaker Athuraliye Rathana, police said. The court issued the arrest warrant against Rathana, who has been evading arrest in connection with an ongoing probe...

Norwegian prosecutors on Monday announced that they had indicted Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s crown princess, on multiple charges, including rape. after a lengthy investigation. Oslo state attorney Sturla Henriksbø said Høiby could face up to 10...

At least 657 people died and nearly 1,000 were injured since late June in rain-related incidents in Pakistan, according to officials. In a media briefing on Sunday, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) spokes­person Tayyab Shah said heavy monsoon rains were...