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US President Donald Trump says mineral deal with Ukraine to be signed 'very shortly'

Trump's remarks came after he signed an executive order directing federal agencies to identify mines and government land for critical mineral production, invoking the Defense Production Act to strengthen national security through industrial resource mobilization.

South Africa's ambassador

US expels South African envoy amid rising tensions

Characterizing Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool as “a race-baiting politician”, who hates America, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Rasool was “no longer welcome” in the US.

Trump administration

Trump weighs expanding travel ban to Pakistan, Myanmar: 41 countries on potential blacklist

The first group, comprising 10 nations — including Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Cuba, and North Korea — could face a total suspension of US visa issuance, according to a leaked internal memo.

Balochistan Liberation Army attack

Baloch rebel outfit claims it executed 214 hostages in Pak's Jaffar Express siege

Acknowledging the loss of a dozen fighters in the encounter with Pakistani forces, BLA blamed Pakistan's “stubbornness and military arrogance” for the mass executions, and declared war on the country's military.

US-led airstrike

Precision strike: US missile eliminates ISIS global operations chief Abu Khadijah

Khadijah, who oversaw the group's logistical, financial, and strategic planning worldwide, was killed in a high-stakes airstrike with Iraqi forces, military officials said.

Putin thanks world leaders including Modi, Trump for efforts to address Ukraine conflict

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin thanked the leaders while agreeing to the proposals to cease hostilities and hoped that this would bring long-term peace and eliminate the root causes of this crisis with Ukraine.

Trump warns Putin of ‘devastating’ consequence if he refuses ceasefire deal

President Trump’s warning comes ahead of US officials visit to Russia to discuss a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.