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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Ukraine’s Leader Pushes for Peace Pause Despite Continued Attacks

Ukraine’s president recently restated his offer to pause fighting if Russia stops targeting energy sites. He shared this in a nightly video, explaining the proposal was sent through U. S. channels. His team is also working with American officials on long-term safety guarantees, which he calls the ba

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Wins Back 480 Square Kilometres in the East

Ukrainian forces have reclaimed about 480 square kilometres of land in the southeast and east, a head‑count given by army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi after a visit to the front. The gains include eight villages in Dnipropetrovsk and four more in Zaporizhzhia. The army says the recovery happened since la

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Mar 31 2026BUSINESS

Fuel Swaps and Energy Scrambles in Asia

Indonesia’s president flew to Tokyo amid a regional rush to find new fuel sources. The Middle East conflict has cut many supplies, and now countries are trading energy to keep their economies running. Jakarta is planning a deal that would bring more liquefied natural gas into Japan while sending liq

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Mar 31 2026ENVIRONMENT

Forest Loss in Indonesia Rises Sharp as Self‑Sufficiency Drives Push Land Clearing

Indonesia’s forests shrank by a striking 66% in 2025, the fastest rate in eight years, according to data from satellite imagery and field checks across 16 provinces. The country’s huge forest area, once one of the world’s richest in biodiversity, is being cleared at an alarming pace as it pursues am

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Mar 30 2026BUSINESS

Ukraine Turns Drone Skill into Global Business Pitch

Ukraine has turned the fight against drone attacks into a chance to sell its expertise abroad. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has travelled through the Gulf region, meeting leaders in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. He says Ukraine offers a full package of skills, strategy and syste

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Mar 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Ukraine’s Drone Tech: A New Export Game

Ukraine has turned its war‑driven drone skills into a potential global export boom. The fighting against Russia pushed the country to master intercepting enemy drones, and now it is looking beyond its borders for new markets. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spent a weekend traveling through the Gulf,

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Mar 27 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Seeks Middle‑East Help to Beat Iranian Drones

Ukraine is close to signing several security deals that could help it defend against Iranian attacks. The foreign minister said the country is in talks with the UAE and Qatar, and that it hopes to finish agreements during President Zelenskiy’s visit to the Gulf. The goal is to gain support for Ukrai

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Mar 20 2026POLITICS

Election in Rhineland-Palatinate Tests Germany’s Political Balance

Germany’s political scene is heating up as the state of Rhineland‑Palatinate heads to the polls on Sunday. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is aiming to oust the Social Democrats (SPD) who have ruled the region for 35 years. Merz’s campaign faces challenges be

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Seeks Pay and Tech for Drone Aid in the Middle East

Ukraine’s leader said the country will provide drone‑defence expertise to Gulf nations fighting Iranian attacks, but only if it receives money and technology in return. Three Ukrainian teams have already flown to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and a U. S. base in Jordan to show how dr

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Offers Drone Defense Help for Money and Tech

Ukraine has stepped into a new role, offering its drone‑defense know‑how to Middle Eastern nations in exchange for financial aid and advanced technology. After dispatching teams of specialists to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and a U. S. base in Jordan, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

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