(2025-12-30). Trump 'shocked & outraged' by alleged Putin house drone plot amid Ukraine talks. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump's first reaction has emerged after Russia claimed Ukraine targeted President Vladimir Putin's Novgorod residence during ongoing peace talks. According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, Trump was described as "shocked and outraged" by the reported attack. Russian officials say Ukraine launched a massive drone assault, claiming all 91 long-range drones were intercepted. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov labeled the incident "state terrorism" and warned retaliation targets have been selected. Ukraine has firmly denied the accusation, with President Volodymyr Zelensky calling it a lie. The dramat…
(2025-12-30). Are Ukraine and U.S. truly "very close" to a final peace deal to end conflict? independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | After meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump said that the two sides are "getting a lot closer, maybe very close" to a peace deal to end the Ukraine crisis. However, there is little sign that any …
(2025-12-30). On cam: Before 'attack on Putin's house', Russia burned Kyiv… | Both sides sabotage Trump peace push. hindustantimes.com As diplomatic efforts intensified in Florida ahead of talks between President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia launched drone attacks across Kyiv, Ukrainian authorities said. Explosions rang out as air defence systems intercepted incoming threats, with air raid alerts remaining active for hours as strikes continued into daylight, underscoring the fragile moment for peace efforts.
(2025-12-30). Kiev to face retaliation for terrorist actions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Kiev will face retaliation for its terrorist actions, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
(2025-12-30). Prospect and implications of other effective area-based conservation measures in indigenous Chepang landscape in Nepal. globalvoices.org 
The stakeholders should be clearly informed and meaningfully engaged with the OECM framework before implementationGlobal Voices Image by the author. Used with permission. | Nepal has been a signatory to the United Nations' Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) since 1993. At present, protected areas cover 23.39 percent of the country's total land area. In 2022, (2025-12-30). Dar discusses 'regional situation' with Saudi FM amid rising Gulf tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss the current regional situation, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday. | The contact took place amid heightened regional tensions following Saudi Arabia's strikes on Yemen. During the call, the two leaders exchanged views on the evolving situation in the region and shared assessments of recent developments. | Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, called Saudi Foreign Minister H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan @Faisal…