Business, News Trump commends Zelensky ahead of White House talks February 28, 2025 The US leader plays down earlier frictions and predicts a “very good meeting” on Friday.
Japan’s Nikkei crosses 44,000 to hit fresh highs, extending rally after Ishiba’s resignation announcement Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher Tuesday, tracking gains on Wall Street.
Kremlin plays down Zelensky talks as Trump warns Putin may not want ‘to make deal’ The US president conceded the war in Ukraine was “tough to solve” after several days of high-level talks.
US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast The move comes after US President Donald Trump ordered a “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.