The United States is urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to sign deal on US access to Ukraine’s critical minerals, White House national security adviser Mike Waltz has said. Zelensky has refused the offer, saying: “I can’t sell our state.” The comments in the White House news briefing came shortly after Zelensky wrapped up a meeting with Trump‘s Ukraine envoy in Kyiv, saying he was ready to make an “investment and security agreement” with the US to end the war.
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Palestinian club football set to resume in September after war suspension
The Palestinian Football Association has announced the resumption of football leagues on 4 September, following a near three-year hiatus due to the conflict in Gaza.
Osaka and Gauff advance to Canadian Open quarter-finals as Rybakina recovers
Elena Rybakina overcame a challenging match to reach the Canadian Open quarterfinals, defeating Liudmila Samsonova. Coco Gauff also advanced, defeating Alina Korneeva. Rybakina will face