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Trump plans Budapest meeting with Putin on Ukraine war
Trump to meet Putin in Budapest for Ukraine war talks before Zelensky’s Washington visit
Trump to meet Putin in Budapest for Ukraine war talks before Zelensky’s Washington visit
– Trump plans to meet Putin in Budapest to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
– A day later, Trump will meet Zelensky at the White House for further diplomatic talks.
During the call, both leaders agreed to have their high-level advisers meet, led by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, followed by Trump and Putin’s meeting. The dialogue reportedly impacts Trump’s previous inclination to send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
Putin cautioned that supplying arms to Ukraine would jeopardize U.S.-Russia relations. Discussions will also cover U.S. restrictions on Ukraine’s use of long-range weapons against Russia.
Despite suggestions of imposing sanctions on Russia, Trump did not reveal any plans regarding this in his call summary. The conversation reportedly focused significantly on post-war trade relations.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted Trump’s belief in achieving peace through negotiation.
Military Strategy
Putin maintained that Russian forces are strategically positioned along the conflict lines, asserting that Russia’s military actions respond to Ukrainian strikes. He acknowledged Trump’s efforts to mediate various international conflicts, including halting violence in Gaza. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a Trump ally, confirmed discussions about preparations for the upcoming meeting.
Putin expressed gratitude to First Lady Melania Trump for her humanitarian efforts regarding Ukrainian children, noting plans for ongoing initiatives.
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SoftBank sells Nvidia stake to fund massive AI push
SoftBank sells $5.8B Nvidia stake to invest in AI, sparking analysts’ views on Masayoshi Son’s bold gamble.
SoftBank sells $5.8B Nvidia stake to invest in AI, sparking analysts’ views on Masayoshi Son’s bold gamble.
SoftBank has sold its entire $5.8 billion Nvidia stake to double down on artificial intelligence, investing heavily in OpenAI and the colossal $500 billion Stargate data-centre project.
Analysts say it’s Masayoshi Son’s boldest tech gamble yet.
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Senate passes deal to end historic shutdown
Senate passes spending bill to end shutdown, funding key departments and adding privacy safeguards with House and presidential support expected.
Senate passes spending bill to end shutdown, funding key departments and adding privacy safeguards with House and presidential support expected.
The U.S. Senate has approved a spending bill 60–40 to end the nation’s longest government shutdown, with House support and presidential backing expected.
The package funds key departments through January while adding new privacy safeguards for lawmakers.
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Sussan Ley’s leadership tested amid net-zero debate
Sussan Ley’s leadership faces challenge as Liberal MPs debate net zero emissions policy amid divisions between moderates and conservatives
Sussan Ley’s leadership faces challenge as Liberal MPs debate net zero emissions policy amid divisions between moderates and conservatives
– Sussan Ley’s leadership is questioned as the Liberal party debates net-zero emissions amidst internal divisions.
– Moderate MPs warn losing elections if net-zero is abandoned, highlighting urban voter support for a 2050 target.
Leadership contenders like Angus Taylor and Andrew Hastie support staying committed to the Paris Agreement, rejecting a net-zero commitment. Taylor indicated future leadership aspirations are not confirmed.
Pro-net-zero frontbencher Tim Wilson seeks decisive leadership to address the issue. Ley’s lack of internal guidance frustrates moderates, creating uncertainty regarding her stance on net-zero. While some conservatives advocate for its dismissal, others display mixed support.
Liberal party dynamics shift as polling reveals significant opposition to net-zero among constituents. The upcoming party room meeting and shadow ministers gathering will aim to finalise the Coalition’s position.
Internal Divisions
Moderate MPs warn that elections will be lost if net-zero is abandoned, emphasising its importance in urban areas.
A poll indicates strong support for a 2050 net-zero target among voters. Critics of the Nationals’ policy argue it is misguided and incompatible with national interests.
Calls for resignation from frontbench positions are met with opposition. Some representatives voiced frustration over the timing of the meeting, suggesting it should have been resolved earlier.
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