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Zelenskyy’s first reaction after Trump announces Russia-Ukraine meeting: ‘We are ready for a trilateral meet’

Zelenskyy’s first reaction after Trump announces Russia-Ukraine meeting: ‘We are ready for a trilateral meet’

"We confirmed that we are ready for a trilateral meeting, and if Russia proposes a bilateral meeting to the President of the United States, then we will see the result of the bilateral meeting", Zelenskyy said. Washington: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday said he is ready to join a trilateral meeting with the United States and Russia to push forward efforts for peace and seek a resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict after his landmark meeting with Donald Trump at the White House. He added that date of the meeting is yet to be decided. Speaking to reporters, Zelenskyy clarified…
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AUS vs SA 1st ODI Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Australia vs South Africa match in Cairns

AUS vs SA 1st ODI Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Australia vs South Africa match in Cairns

Australia will be up against South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series in Cairns. This will be the first assignment for both teams since the Champions Trophy, and even though the ODI World Cup is a couple of years away, they will be keen to identify a settled group of players. Queensland: After a hard-fought T20I series, the spotlight will move to the ODIsย for Australia and South Africa. With a couple of years to go for the ODI World Cup, the relevance of this series is a bit hard to find. Still, for Australia, it will be…
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Trump dials Putin during Zelenskyy meet, says setting meeting between Russia-Ukraine

Trump dials Putin during Zelenskyy meet, says setting meeting between Russia-Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin following a meeting with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Monday phoned Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after a private meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a meeting with European leaders at the White House. Trump confirmed that he has begun planning a face-to-face meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy, aimed at ending the nearly four-year-long conflict in Ukraine. โ€œAt the conclusion of the meetings, I called President Putin, and began the arrangements for a…
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Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz: Head to head record in finals ahead of Cincinnati Open summit clash

Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz: Head to head record in finals ahead of Cincinnati Open summit clash

It will be Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Cincinnati Open 2025. The much-awaited fixture is set to take place at 12:30 AM IST on August 19. Sinner vs Alcaraz is a new rivalry brewing up in tennis. Ahead of the final, here's the head-to-head record between them in finals. Ohio: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are set to face each other in the final of the Cincinnati Open. The match is scheduled to take place at 12:30 AM IST on August 19 (August 18 as per local time). A rivalry is brewing between them as…
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Will Zelensky wear a suit? White House asks ahead of Oval Office meet with Trump today

Will Zelensky wear a suit? White House asks ahead of Oval Office meet with Trump today

During Zelenskyโ€™s last White House visit, it was reportedly Vice President JD Vance who was more annoyed than Trump by the Ukrainian leaderโ€™s understated fashion choices, particularly that he was without a tie, according to the report. New Delhi: Ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Monday, White House officials reached out to Ukrainian counterparts to inquire whether Zelenskyy would wear a suit, Axios has learned from two sources with direct knowledge of the situation. The inquiry is notable given the diplomatic fallout from Zelenskyโ€™s last Oval Office appearance in March.…
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Bangladesh likely to replace Pakistan in Hockey Asia Cup, situation to become clear in next two days

Bangladesh likely to replace Pakistan in Hockey Asia Cup, situation to become clear in next two days

The Indian government had stated that the Pakistan players would get visas for the Hockey Asia Cup in Bihar; however, the Pakistan Hockey Federation had denied travelling to the neighbouring nation. Bangladesh are now likely to replace Pakistan for the regional tournament. New Delhi: With Pakistan's refusal to travel to India for the Hockey Asia Cup, Bangladesh are likely to replace them for the regional event later in August. The Men's Asia Cup will take place in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29 to September 7, with some of the finest teams from Asia set to lock horns against each other.ย …
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Hamas agrees to 60-day Gaza ceasefire proposal, hostage deal with Israel amid ongoing conflict

Hamas agrees to 60-day Gaza ceasefire proposal, hostage deal with Israel amid ongoing conflict

The Egyptian Foreign Minister said mediators are making vigorous efforts to revive a US-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire, under which some hostages would be freed initially while both sides negotiate a permanent truce and the release of the remaining captives. Gaza City: In a potential breakthrough in the Gaza conflict, Hamas has agreed to a proposal put forward by Arab mediators for a 60-day ceasefire and a hostage-release deal with Israel.ย Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said mediators are "exerting extensive efforts" to revive a US proposal for a 60-day ceasefire, during which some hostages would be released and the…
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Sophie Devine helps Southern Brave register biggest-ever win in Women’s Hundred against Oval Invincibles

Sophie Devine helps Southern Brave register biggest-ever win in Women’s Hundred against Oval Invincibles

Sophie Devine was adjudged the Player of the Match as she starred with two crucial wickets in Southern Brave's clash against Oval Invincibles in the Women's Hundred. Southern Brave have registered the biggest victory in the competition after beating Oval by 89 runs. New Delhi: Sophie Devine starred as Southern Brave registered a historic win over Oval Invincibles in the Women's Hundred on Monday, August 18. Devine removed both the Oval openers as she took 2/15 from her three sets. Oval were folded for just 72 as they went down by 89 runs. The Georgia Adams-led Southern Brave had put…
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‘I have ended six wars, including India-Pak, and this is the toughest’: Trump on Russia-Ukraine war

‘I have ended six wars, including India-Pak, and this is the toughest’: Trump on Russia-Ukraine war

The latest meeting between the two leaders follows Trump's Friday talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, after which he stated that it is now up to Zelenskyy to agree to concessions that he believes could bring the war to an end. Washington: US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced optimism on Monday that high-level discussions held at the White House with Ukrainian and European leaders may pave the way for trilateral negotiations involving Russian President Vladimir Putin. The latest meeting between the two leaders follows Trump's Friday talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, after which he…
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Former India chief selector Chetan Sharma backs Jasprit Bumrah on workload management

Former India chief selector Chetan Sharma backs Jasprit Bumrah on workload management

Jasprit Bumrah played three of the five Test matches during the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy in England. Former India cricketer and chief selector Chetan Sharma has backed Bumrah over the workload management debate. New Delhi: Chetan Sharma, the former chairman of selectors of the Indian men's team, has put his weight behind Jasprit Bumrah over the ongoing workload management debate. Several fans and critics have questioned Bumrah's management by the Indian team as the star pacer has picked and chosen matches that he played during the recent Test series against England. Bumrah was supposed to play in three Test matches before the…
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