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US VP Vance says Russia has made significant concessions toward Ukraine peace deal
Aug 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Russia has made "significant concessions" towards a negotiated settlement in its war with Ukraine and was confident progress was being made despite the lack of clear advances towards ending the conflict.Speaking on NBC's "Meet the ...Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
Tennis-US Open begins earlier than normal at sun-kissed Flushing Meadows
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Open started a day earlier than usual under a newlook extended schedule on Sunday, as the main draw at the year's final major stretches to 15 days amid a surge of popularity from New York's famously rowdy fans.The men's and women...Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
Russia's Lavrov outlines terms for Ukraine peace: big power security guarantee and no NATO
MOSCOW, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview published on Sunday that a group of nations including United Nations Security Council members should be the guarantors of Ukraine's security.Reuters reported last week that President Vladimir Putin is demandin...Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
Coca-Cola explores sale of Costa Coffee, source says
Aug 24 (Reuters) - U.S. soft drinks company Coca-Cola KO.N is working with investment bank Lazard to review options, including a potential sale, of British coffee chain Costa, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday. Coca-Cola did not immediately respond to a request for a comment o...Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
Ukraine's PM says she discussed security guarantees with US special representative Kellogg
KYIV, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine's Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said on Sunday she had discussed security guarantees with U.S. special representative for Ukraine Keith Kellogg during a meeting in Kyiv."This is not only about the military component, but also about political stability and ...Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
South Korea tells China it wants to normalise ties, Yonhap reports
SEOUL, Aug 24 (Reuters) - South Korea is hoping to normalise relations with China that have been strained in recent years, the leader of a high-level delegation from Seoul said during a visit to Beijing on Sunday, Yonhap News Agency reported.South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sent the envoys to hi...Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
Carney says he won't rule out Canadian troops in Ukraine as part of security guarantees
KYIV, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said in Kyiv on Sunday he would not rule out the presence of Canadian troops in Ukraine as part of future proposed security guarantees, the framework of which is currently being worked out by Ukraine and its allies.Carney was speaking ...Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
US envoy meets Netanyahu on Lebanon and Syria, Israeli officials say
Aug 24 (Reuters) - Top U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack arrived in Israel on Sunday and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Syria and Lebanon, three Israeli officials said.The meeting was first reported by Axios, citing three Israeli and U.S. sources, and followed discussions between Barr...Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
Russia and Ukraine exchange 146 prisoners each, Russian defence ministry says
MOSCOW, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine exchanged 146 prisoners of war from each side on Sunday after mediation by the United Arab Emirates, the Russian defence ministry said.The ministry said all of the freed Russians were in Belarus receiving psychological and medical assistance.Ukraine also...Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
US envoy meets Netanyahu to discuss restraining strikes in Lebanon, Axios reporter says
Aug 24 (Reuters) - Top U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack arrived in Israel and met on Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding the U.S. request that Israel restrain its strikes in Lebanon, and negotiations with Syria, Axios reporter Barak Ravid said in a post on X, citing three Israeli and U.S...Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
Iran's Khamenei calls US issue 'unsolvable' amid nuclear standoff
DUBAI, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Iran's supreme leader said the current situation with the United States was "unsolvable", and that Tehran would never bow to pressure to obey Washington, amid a standoff with Western powers over its nuclear programme, state media reported on Sunday. The Islam...Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
Israel pounds Gaza City suburbs, vows to press on with offensive
Israel pounds Gaza City, forcing more families outGaza City suffers from famine, global hunger monitor saysIsrael says it will press ahead with Gaza City takeoverBy Nidal al-Mughrabi and Lili Bayer CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Israeli planes and tanks pounded the eastern and northern outsk...Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
Iran will not be 'obedient' to US demands, Supreme Leader says
DUBAI, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Iran will stand strongly against the United States wanting to make Tehran 'obedient', the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in comments carried by state media on Sunday. "Those who threaten us to have direct negotiations with the U.S. only...Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
SpaceX eyes Starship reusability milestones in rocket's tenth flight test
Musk's Starship rocket to launch 7:30 p.m. ET from Texas on SundayStakes high for success after streak of testing failures this yearSuper Heavy booster to attempt water landing off Texas coastBy Joey Roulette Aug 24 (Reuters) - Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to launch its massive Starship rock...Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
South Korea special prosecutors seek to detain former PM Han over martial law crisis
SEOUL, Aug 24 (Reuters) - South Korea special prosecutors investigating the country's martial law crisis in December filed a court request to detain former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, a prosecution spokesperson said on Sunday.The prosecution accused Han of abetting former President Yoon Suk Yeo...Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
Russia says it has captured another village in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region
MOSCOW, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday Russian forces had captured the settlement of Filiia in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region. Reuters could not independently verify the battlefield reports.Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
South Korea special prosecutors seek to detain former PM Han over martial law crisis
SEOUL, Aug 24 (Reuters) - South Korea special prosecutors investigating the country's martial law crisis in December filed a request to court to detain former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, a prosecution spokesperson said on Sunday.Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
Israel pounds Gaza City suburbs, vows to press on with offensive
Israel pounds Gaza City, forcing more families outGaza City and surrounding areas officially suffer from famine, global hunger monitor saysIsrael says it will press ahead with Gaza City takeoverBy Nidal al-Mughrabi and Lili Bayer CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Israeli planes and tanks pounde...Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
Tennis-Shnaider downs Alexandrova to claim Monterrey Open title
Aug 23 (Reuters) - Russian Diana Shnaider continued her impressive winning streak in tour-level finals at the Monterrey Open on Saturday, beating compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-4 4-6 6-4 in the WTA 500 event's final.Shnaider had little trouble in the opening set but struggled in a topsy-turv...Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
Novatek Ust-Luga terminal fire not affecting fuel storage tanks, Russian governor says
Aug 24 (Reuters) - A fire at Novatek's Ust-Luga terminal sparked by Ukrainian drone attack has not affected fuel the facility's storage tanks, the governor of Russia's Leningrad region said on Sunday. "Fire crews are working to contain a blaze at the terminal site in Ust-Luga. F...Reuters
Sun, Aug 24
