Volodymyr Zelenskyy has refuted a Kremlin “lie” repeated by Donald Trump, who falsely claims Ukrainian troops in the Russian region of Kursk are surrounded by Vladimir Putin’s soldiers. Zelenskyy expressed frustration with Russian disinformation and suggested US officials may have been influenced by Putin. Despite Trump’s decision to freeze military aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy insists it did not impact the situation in Kursk, and US and Ukrainian representatives are meeting in Saudi Arabia for further discussions on resolving the conflict.
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South East Asia’s mega-quake: Most powerful to hit Thailand in 200 years leaves thousands feared dead and scores buried alive under hundreds of collapsed buildings
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has resulted in over 153 confirmed deaths in Thailand, with thousands feared dead, as well as 144 fatalities and 732 injuries in Myanmar, and 10 deaths in Bangkok due to a collapsed high-rise construction site. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with hundreds still missing in the rubble. Myanmar has declared a state of emergency and the UN has allocated $5 million for relief efforts, while the US has pledged support after...
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