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Ukraine must not accept U.S. proposal as it's akin to 'capitulation', German minister says
BERLIN, April 27 (Reuters) - German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Sunday that Ukraine should not agree to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest proposal that it cede swathes of territory in return for a ceasefire with Russia as it would be akin to a "capitulation".Kyiv obviousl...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Putin congratulates commanders on 'victory' in Kursk operation, Russian agencies quote Kremlin as saying
April 27 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin telephoned top commanders in Russia's western Kursk region to congratulate them on the end of the operation to expel Ukrainian forces, Russian news agencies quoted the Kremlin as saying on Sunday."Putin congratulated them on the victory a...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Russia will continue to target sites used by Ukraine's military, Lavrov says
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Russia will continue to target sites used by Ukraine's military, Russia's foreign minister said in an interview broadcast on Sunday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reported that Russia had already conducted 70 attacks. Moscow's top dipl...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Russia will continue to target sites used by Ukraine's military, Lavrov says
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Russia will continue to target sites used by Ukraine's military, foreign fighters, and military instructors sent by Europe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview broadcast Sunday. A Russian missile struck a residential building in Kyiv last ...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
US-Ukraine mineral deal will get done, work ongoing, US national security adviser says
WASHINGTON, April 27 - U.S. President Donald Trump's national security adviser said on Sunday that the United States and Ukraine will reach a deal related to rare earth minerals and that talks continued over the weekend."The Ukraine deal is going to get done," National Security Adviser M...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria's outstanding arrears of around $15 million to World Bank
CAIRO, April 27 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia and Qatar are to settle Syria's outstanding arrears of around $15 million to the World Bank, both countries said in a joint statement, paving the way for the approval of millions of dollars in grants for reconstruction and to support the country's par...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
US, Philippine troops shoot down drones in joint defence drills
By Jay Ereno SAN ANTONIO, Philippines, April 27 (Reuters) - U.S. and Philippine soldiers shot down drones with Stinger missiles during live-fire drills on Sunday, part of annual joint military exercises taking place at a time of simmering tensions with Beijing over the South China Sea.More than 1...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Badminton-China, South Korea make winning start to Sudirman Cup campaign
XIAMEN, China, April 27 (Reuters) - Defending champions China began their quest for a record-extending 14th Sudirman Cup title in commanding fashion by storming past Algeria 5-0 while South Korea also got off to a blazing start after thumping Czech Republic 4-1 on Sunday.Former winners Indonesia thr...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Rubio says Russia-Ukraine Peace deal needs to happen soon
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine needs to happen soon and that Washington is trying to determine whether it is worth continuing to serve as mediator. "We cannot continue to dedicate time and resource...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria's outstanding arrears of around $15 million to world bank group, statement
CAIRO, April 27 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia and Qatar are to settle Syria's outstanding arrears of around $15 million to the world bank group, a joint statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday.Saudi Arabia and Qatar will settle Syria's outstanding arrears, the Saudi state news ...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
China'S Huawei Develops New AI Chip, Seeking To Match Nvidia - WSJ
April 27 (Reuters) - CHINA’S HUAWEI DEVELOPS NEW AI CHIP, SEEKING TO MATCH NVIDIA - WSJHUAWEI APPROACHED SOME CHINESE TECH COMPANIES ABOUT TESTING THE TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY OF THE NEW CHIP, CALLED ASCEND 910D- WSJSource: https://tinyurl.com/zcujc7smReuters
Sun, Apr 27
China's Huawei develops new AI Chip, seeking to match Nvidia, WSJ reports
April 27 (Reuters) - Huawei Technologies is preparing to test its newest and most powerful artificial-intelligence processor, hoping to replace some higher-end products of U.S. chip giant Nvidia NVDA.O, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Russian bombing of Ukraine's Kostyantynivka leaves three dead, prosecutors say
April 27 (Reuters) - Russian aerial bombardment in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka left three civilians dead and four others wounded on Sunday, local prosecutors said.According to a Facebook post by the Donetsk region prosecutor's office, Russia dropped three glide bombs on the city...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Philippine president 'shattered' over Vancouver tragedy, says consulate assisting with probe
MANILA, April 27 (Reuters) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Sunday he was "shattered to hear about the terrible incident" in Vancouver when a man drove through a crowd at a Filipino community festival, killing at least nine people.Marcos said the Philippine Consulate Genera...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Turkey says Hamas would be more open to deal seeking lasting peace with Israel
ANKARA, April 27 (Reuters) - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Sunday that talks with Palestinian militant group Hamas in recent days had shown the group would be more open to an agreement that goes beyond a ceasefire in Gaza and aims for a lasting solution to the crisis with Israel.On Ap...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
NEWSMAKER-Once a hip-hop king, Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces trial that could send him to prison for life
Combs faces trial on sex trafficking, racketeering charges Prosecutors allege Combs coerced women into unwanted sexual actsCombs' wealth estimated at $400 million, down from $1 billionCombs has pleaded not guilty, lawyers say sex acts were consensualBy Lisa Richwine and Luc CohenNEW YORK, April ...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Some 200,000 Catholic youth flock to St. Peter's to mourn Pope Francis
Vatican holds second memorial ceremony for Pope FrancisEstimated crowd of 200,000, mostly youth, flock to St. Peter'sThousands visited pope's tomb on Sunday morningBy Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, April 27 (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, a da...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
NEWSMAKER-South Korea martial law put Lee Jae-myung back on track for presidency
Democratic Party nominee far ahead in polls for June 3 voteCriminal charges may threaten Lee's eligibility for officeYoon accused Lee of obstruction in justifying martial lawLee survived being stabbed in the neck in 2024Could shift policies on North Korea, China, businessBy Josh Smith SEOUL, ...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
From rubber ducks to 401(k)s, Trump voters feel tariff pain but most see long-term gain
Tariffs impact Trump voters' businesses and personal financesVoters divided on how soon they expect to see tariffs' benefitsFederal cuts and immigration policies also concern Trump votersBy Julia Harte April 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s April 9 decision to hike tariffs on China...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
