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Rescue Efforts Intensify After Nepal Floods: Two Workers Pulled Alive From Tunnel
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Rescue Efforts Intensify After Nepal Floods: Two Workers Pulled Alive From Tunnel

President Donald Trump’s son‑in‑law Jared Kushner and former U.S. ambassador Steve Witkoff have landed in Moscow and Kyiv for a surprise trip this week, offering a drafted cease‑fire plan to both sides. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that he would meet the envoys on Sunday, following their Saturday talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visits come after a Russian drone struck a Ukrainian security office in Kyiv, sparking calls for stronger defence measures. The talks are the first of their kind for the U.S. delegation in Ukraine, signalling renewed diplomatic effort. With Russia still controlling roughly 20% of Ukrainian territory, the outcome of these meetings could shape the next chapter of the conflict.

President Donald Trump’s son‑in‑law Jared Kushner and former U.S. ambassador Steve Witkoff have landed in Moscow and Kyiv for a surprise trip this week, offering a drafted cease‑fire plan to both sides. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that he would meet the envoys on Sunday, following their Saturday talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visits come after a Russian drone struck a Ukrainian security office in Kyiv, sparking calls for stronger defence measures. The talks are the first of their kind for the U.S. delegation in Ukraine, signalling renewed diplomatic effort. With Russia still controlling roughly 20% of Ukrainian territory, the outcome of these meetings could shape the next chapter of the conflict.

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The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Falkland Islands, calling its position 'unwavering'. President Javier Milei of Argentina has redoubled his claim, pledging sanctions against oil firms near the islands and insisting they are historically and legally Argentine. Two international oil companies, Britain’s Rockhopper and Israel’s Navitas, plan to begin drilling at the Sea Lion oilfield in 2028, a project that UK officials say will be unaffected by the new rhetoric. The dispute traces back to the 1982 war and a 2013 referendum in which 99.8% of islanders voted to remain a British overseas territory. With the UK maintaining its 24/7 defence stance, the conflict now turns into a political standoff marked by threats and diplomatic gestures.

The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Falkland Islands, calling its position 'unwavering'. President Javier Milei of Argentina has redoubled his claim, pledging sanctions against oil firms near the islands and insisting they are historically and legally Argentine. Two international oil companies, Britain’s Rockhopper and Israel’s Navitas, plan to begin drilling at the Sea Lion oilfield in 2028, a project that UK officials say will be unaffected by the new rhetoric. The dispute traces back to the 1982 war and a 2013 referendum in which 99.8% of islanders voted to remain a British overseas territory. With the UK maintaining its 24/7 defence stance, the conflict now turns into a political standoff marked by threats and diplomatic gestures.

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The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution to adopt the Equal Earth map projection, which corrects the historic Mercator distortion that makes Africa appear far smaller than it truly is. Sponsored by Togo and backed by African Union members, the motion passed with 164 votes in favour, only the United States voting against it and six abstentions. While the resolution is non‑binding, it will influence the cartographic standards used by governments, academia and media worldwide. The change aims to address a long‑standing narrative that understates Africa's geopolitical and economic significance.

The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution to adopt the Equal Earth map projection, which corrects the historic Mercator distortion that makes Africa appear far smaller than it truly is. Sponsored by Togo and backed by African Union members, the motion passed with 164 votes in favour, only the United States voting against it and six abstentions. While the resolution is non‑binding, it will influence the cartographic standards used by governments, academia and media worldwide. The change aims to address a long‑standing narrative that understates Africa's geopolitical and economic significance.

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