US officials proposed that Russia and Ukraine meet in Miami next week to discuss ending the war, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as reported by BBC World. The announcement comes as former US President Donald Trump, who took office again more than a year ago, has been pushing for a resolution to the conflict. There was no immediate comment from Washington or Moscow.
Zelensky stated that the US had "proposed for the first time that the two negotiating teams Ukraine and Russia meet in the United States of America, probably in Miami, in a week." He confirmed Ukraine's participation in the talks. The BBC World report indicated that the ongoing conflict has seen Russia continue its military actions.
In other news, Japan is heading to the polls again on Sunday for its second general election in as many years, as reported by BBC World. Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, is betting on her personal popularity to secure a clear public mandate for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). This is a political gamble, as her predecessor, Shigeru Ishiba, made a similar attempt and lost.
Meanwhile, a cultural debate has erupted online after the president of Ghana arrived in Zambia wearing a traditional outfit called a fugu, according to BBC World. Some Zambians mocked the outfit, but Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema expressed his admiration for the design, stating he would be ordering the clothing for himself. Ghana's foreign minister noted that the social media discussion showed young people's interest in reclaiming their cultural roots.
In the technology sector, Google executives are facing pressure from staff over the company's ties to the federal government's immigration enforcement, as reported by BBC Technology. Nearly 900 Google employees demanded more transparency regarding the company's technology usage within the US government. One employee found it "mind-boggling" that Google was maintaining its ties with immigration enforcement.
Also, the price of Bitcoin fell to its lowest level in 16 months, despite former US President Donald Trump's support for cryptocurrency, according to BBC Technology. A single Bitcoin went as low as $60,000 before slightly recovering. Joshua Chu, co-chair of the Hong Kong Web3 Association, told Reuters that investors are now experiencing market volatility.
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