QtrendsUkraine peace talks remain stalled as Zelensky calls for face-to-face negotiations and Putin refuses. Tensions escalate between Lebanon and Israel with Hezbollah rejecting a ceasefire deal. Protests grow in Albania over a Trump family-linked luxury resort project. A Sherpa guide missing for a week on Mount Everest is found alive in a dramatic rescue.
Ukrainian President Zelensky sent an open letter to Vladimir Putin urging face-to-face peace talks to end the war. Putin dismissed the offer, saying there is 'no point' in meeting and reaffirming Russia's war aims. Western media widely covered the exchange, framing it as a diplomatic stalemate with no breakthrough in sight.
Lebanese leaders have publicly criticized Iran, insisting their country should not be used as a 'bargaining chip' in regional conflicts. Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire deal agreed upon by Israel and Lebanon, escalating tensions. Israel subsequently struck southern Lebanon after ordering evacuations of nine villages, deepening the crisis.
A $1.6 billion luxury resort development linked to the Trump family in Albania has sparked growing protests and outrage. Opponents argue the project raises concerns about foreign influence, environmental impact, and lack of local consultation. The controversy has drawn international media attention to the small Balkan nation.
Dawa Sherpa, a guide who went missing on Mount Everest, was found alive after being stranded for nearly a week. He survived by eating chocolate and chewing ice before crawling back to base camp. His rescue has been widely described as miraculous and highlights the dangers faced by high-altitude guides.