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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Hamas Rejects Disarmament Claims, Demands Palestinian Statehood First
Hamas denies U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff’s claim of willingness to disarm, reaffirms it will not lay down arms until a sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital is established. Humanitarian crisis and hostage tensions escalate in Gaza.
Thai, Cambodian Leaders Hold Ceasefire Talks in Malaysia After Trump Threatens Trade Tariffs
Thailand and Cambodia begin peace talks in Malaysia after the deadliest border clashes in a decade. US President Trump intervenes with tariff threats to push for a ceasefire.
Trump Urges Israel to “Finish the Job” as Gaza Ceasefire Talks Collapse
President Trump urges Israel to escalate its Gaza offensive amid collapsed ceasefire talks and a worsening humanitarian crisis. Hostage negotiations falter as international pressure mounts for a ceasefire.
Russia and Ukraine Agree on Major POW Swap, But Ceasefire Talks Stall in Turkey
Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large prisoner of war swap during peace talks in Istanbul. However, major differences remain on ceasefire terms and a potential summit between Putin and Zelensky.
Putin Warns of Escalation After Ukraine Drone Strike as Trump Seeks Diplomatic Breakthrough
In a critical diplomatic moment, Putin Warns of Escalation After Ukraine Drone Strike as Trump Seeks Diplomatic Breakthrough. Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held an 85-minute phone call addressing a string of escalating global conflicts from Ukraine’s audacious drone attacks deep inside Russian territory, to the volatile India-Pakistan standoff, and rising nuclear concerns in Iran.