Zelensky Rejects Putin’s Donbas Demand Ahead of Trump-Putin Alaska Summit

Zelensky Rejects Putin’s Donbas Demand Ahead of Trump-Putin Alaska Summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vows not to cede Donbas to Russia, warning it would be a springboard for future offensives. His stance comes days before the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.
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Trump, Putin to Meet in Alaska Friday for High-Stakes Ukraine War Talks

Trump, Putin to Meet in Alaska Friday for High-Stakes Ukraine War Talks
President Trump will meet Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, on Aug. 15 for talks on ending the Ukraine war. Ceasefire, territory, and diplomacy on the table.
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Trump’s DC National Guard Deployment Sparks “Authoritarian” Fears

Trump’s DC National Guard Deployment Sparks “Authoritarian” Fears
Rachel Maddow slams Donald Trump’s takeover of DC police and National Guard deployment, calling it an “authoritarian push.” Legal experts weigh in on presidential powers, crime data disputes, and political fallout.
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US, China Extend 90-Day Trade Truce to Avoid Tariff Hike

US, China Extend 90-Day Trade Truce to Avoid Tariff Hike
The US and China have agreed to extend their trade truce for 90 days, delaying steep tariff hikes and buying time for negotiations on key disputes including technology, energy, and rare earth minerals.
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Trump Seizes Control of DC Police, Deploys National Guard Amid Crime Debate

Trump Seizes Control of DC Police, Deploys National Guard Amid Crime Debate
President Donald Trump has taken unprecedented federal control of Washington, D.C.’s police force, deploying 800 National Guard troops despite crime rates being at a 30-year low. The move sparks nationwide debate on presidential authority and local governance.
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Trump Eyes Land Swap in High-Stakes Putin Summit to End Ukraine War

Trump Eyes Land Swap in High-Stakes Putin Summit to End Ukraine War
President Donald Trump proposes a potential Ukraine–Russia land swap ahead of his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin, sparking fears in frontline towns and concerns across Europe.
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Netanyahu Pushes Gaza City Takeover Despite UN Warnings and Rising Civilian Deaths

Netanyahu Pushes Gaza City Takeover Despite UN Warnings and Rising Civilian Deaths
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to proceed with Gaza City takeover despite UN and global warnings of a humanitarian disaster. Hostage concerns, famine, and international backlash grow.
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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Turkey’s Balikesir Province, One Dead, Dozens Injured

6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Turkey’s Balikesir Province, One Dead, Dozens Injured
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Turkey’s Balikesir province kills one, injures dozens, and collapses multiple buildings in Sindirgi.
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Trump Orders Homeless Eviction from Washington DC, Considers National Guard Deployment

Trump Orders Homeless Eviction from Washington DC, Considers National Guard Deployment
President Donald Trump demands the immediate removal of homeless people from Washington DC, vows to jail criminals, and considers deploying National Guard troops. Mayor Muriel Bowser pushes back, citing a 30-year low in crime rates.
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Zelensky Rejects Land Swap Ahead of Trump-Putin Alaska Peace Talks

Zelensky Rejects Land Swap Ahead of Trump-Putin Alaska Peace Talks
Days before Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for high-stakes peace talks, Zelensky vows Ukraine will not cede territory to Russia, setting the stage for tense negotiations.
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