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Territorial Disputes Dominate Geneva Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll sit before closed-door talks with Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak  (not pictured) on ending Russia's war in Ukraine, at the US Mission in Geneva, Switzerland. Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine convened in Geneva for a new round of U.S.-mediated peace talks, with territorial disputes emerging as the central point of contention. The discussions, held over two days, come amid heightened pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has urged Kyiv to “come to the table fast” in pursuit of a settlement.  Both sides remain deeply divided over land claims, which have become the primary obstacle to progress. The Kremlin has signaled that territorial issues will dominate the agenda, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced concerns that Kyiv is facing disproportionate p...

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Tech Titans Propel Wall Street to a Promising Start

Wall Street is poised for a robust opening today, fueled by stellar performances from tech giants Microsoft and Meta. Both companies exceeded market expectations with their quarterly results, signaling resilience in the technology sector.

Microsoft's shares surged by 8.5% in premarket trading, driven by stronger-than-expected growth forecasts for its cloud-computing business, Azure. Meanwhile, Meta Platforms saw a 6.5% rise, thanks to impressive advertising revenue that outpaced predictions.

These results have provided a much-needed boost to investor confidence amidst ongoing economic uncertainties, including fluctuating U.S. tariff policies and a contracting economy. The positive momentum from these tech heavyweights sets an optimistic tone for the trading day ahead. 


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