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Blinken arrives in Ukraine ahead of critical talks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has made the journey to Europe amid mounting fears that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could be imminent
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Ukraine ahead of high-stakes talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, before meeting with his British, French and German counterparts in Berlin.
Blinken’s agenda on Friday will consist of a meeting with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Geneva.
Russia has repeatedly denied any plans to launch an attack on neighbouring Ukraine, as tensions between the two nations rise.
Invasion “at any point”
On Tuesday senior US officials revealed that the Putin lead nation could launch an invasion at “any point”.
The White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters that Russia’s build up of tens of thousands of troops near its border with Ukraine had created an “extremely dangerous situation”.
Psaki stated that “no option is off the table” to avoid conflict breaking out on the border, adding that “what Secretary Blinken is going to go do is highlight very clearly there is a diplomatic path forward” as a way to resolving tensions.
According to AFP news agency, a senior state department official, speaking on condition of anonymity said that Mr Blinken will seek to offer Mr Lavrov a “diplomatic off-ramp” from the crisis during talks on Friday.
The diplomatic tour follows inconclusive talks between Moscow and Western nations last week
The top US diplomat is also expected to seek to shore up support among Western allies to impose what officials called “massive consequences and severe economic costs on Russia” should an invasion occur.
But Ukraine’s defence minister Oleksii Reznikov urged Western governments to impose immediate sanctions on Moscow.
Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin’s government has made a raft of demands to Western governments, including a demand that Nato’s expansion any further to the east is stopped and that it limits its activities in other eastern states, such as Poland.
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UPS cargo plane crashes in Kentucky, as death toll rises
UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky kills four, injures 11, governor warns death toll may rise
UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky kills four, injures 11, governor warns death toll may rise
– A UPS cargo plane crashed in Louisville, resulting in at least four deaths and 11 injuries.
– Investigations are underway, and all departing flights from the airport have been cancelled.
Several people with serious injuries are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.
The crash affected two businesses in proximity to the airport: Kentucky Petroleum Recycling and Grade A Auto Parts. Grade A Auto Parts confirmed most employees were accounted for, although uncertainty remains regarding customer safety.
Nearby, a Ford Motor assembly plant lost power but was not directly impacted by the crash.
Emergency services have worked to contain a fire resulting from the incident, which required a significant number of responders. UPS has not confirmed details regarding its crew’s condition. Photographs showed the MD-11 engulfed in flames at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
UPS operates its primary air cargo facility in Louisville, processing millions of packages daily. The plane’s fuel load of 38,000 gallons contributed to explosions that occurred upon impact with the businesses, prompting significant road closures.
Investigation Underway
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will conduct investigations into the crash.
In the aftermath, all departing flights from the airport have been cancelled, affecting major airlines including Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
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This may be the AI market correction, according to traders
US stocks tumble as tech giants report uneven earnings, prompting fears of a looming market correction.
US stocks tumble as tech giants report uneven earnings, prompting fears of a looming market correction.
US stocks have taken a sharp dive as investors grow nervous about stretched valuations and uneven earnings reports from tech giants. Major Wall Street banks, including Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, are warning that the rally could be nearing a 10% correction – a wake-up call for traders betting on unstoppable market momentum.
Nvidia, the world’s most valuable public company, dropped nearly 4%, wiping out around $200 billion in market value. Meanwhile, Palantir slid 6%, dragging other AI and semiconductor names lower. Even gold — a traditional safe haven — dipped 1.6%, signaling widespread investor anxiety.
Bitcoin also broke below the $100,000 mark for the first time since June, underscoring how jittery markets have become. As earnings season unfolds and the US government shutdown looms, investors are questioning whether the bull run that lifted the S&P 35% since April has finally run out of steam.
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Dick Cheney dies at 84: The end of an era in American power
Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84, leaving a controversial legacy in American politics and national security.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84, leaving a controversial legacy in American politics and national security.
Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84, marking the end of one of the most influential — and controversial — political careers in modern American history. Cheney served under four Republican presidents, most notably George W. Bush, where he became known as one of the most powerful vice presidents in U.S. history.
His family confirmed he passed away from complications related to pneumonia and heart disease. Cheney’s decades in Washington were defined by his hardline approach to national security and his role in shaping America’s response to the September 11 attacks.
Even after leaving office, Cheney remained a strong defender of his policies, particularly the 2003 invasion of Iraq. His passing leaves behind a complicated legacy — one that reshaped U.S. foreign policy and continues to influence Republican politics today.
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