War will 'end sooner' with Trump as president, says Zelensky

KYIV, Nov 16 (BBC/AFP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is certain the war with Russia will "end sooner" than it otherwise would have done once Donald Trump becomes US president.Zelensky said he had a "constructive exchange" with Trump during their phone conversation after his victory in the US presidential...

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Iranian press divided over envoy's talks with Musk

TEHRAN, Nov 16 (AFP/AP): Iranian media on Saturday was divided over a reported meeting between Tehran's ambassador to the United Nations and tech billionaire Elon Musk-unconfirmed by Iranian authorities-with some describing as "positive" while others called it "treason".The New York Times reported on Friday that Musk, who is a close...

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Trump's defence pick accused of sexual assault

WASHINGTON, Nov 16 (AFP): One of Donald Trump's most controversial cabinet picks just became even more so: Pete Hegseth, tapped for defense secretary earlier this week, was accused of sexual assault in 2017, according to police.No charges were filed in the case, but shocked Trump transition team officials are nonetheless...

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