WASHINGTON, August 16 – The much-anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without a breakthrough on Ukraine, despite both leaders insisting progress had been made during their face-to-face meeting in Alaska. The talks, which lasted nearly three hours, were the first direct encounter between the two presidents since Russia’s … Read more
WASHINGTON, Aug 15 – Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to meet at a Cold War-era military base in Alaska on Friday, where the U.S. president is expected to push for a ceasefire in Ukraine. This high-stakes meeting will also feature a last-minute proposal from the Russian leader that includes the possibility of a … Read more
August 14 – A new national health survey has revealed that more than one in four adults in the United States living with diabetes used a GLP-1 medication in 2024. The findings highlight the rapid adoption of this new class of injectable drugs, which have transformed diabetes care and, increasingly, weight management strategies. The medicines, … Read more
BERLIN/KYIV, Aug 13 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Berlin on Wednesday for a critical online meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders, just two days before Trump is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The German-hosted conference is being seen as a key moment for Kyiv and its allies … Read more
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON, Aug 12 – Small groups of Russian soldiers pushed deeper into eastern Ukraine on Tuesday, just days before a high-profile meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump. European leaders are voicing concerns that the talks could end with Ukraine being forced into a settlement that strips it of more land. … Read more
JERUSALEM, Aug 11 – A deadly Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Sunday has killed a well-known Al Jazeera journalist, Anas Al Sharif, along with four of his colleagues, in an incident drawing strong condemnation from international rights groups, press freedom advocates, and the United Nations. The strike targeted a tent near Al Shifa Hospital in eastern … Read more
SYDNEY, August 11 – Australia has announced that it will formally recognize the State of Palestine during next month’s United Nations General Assembly, in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described as a step toward peace, justice, and stability in the Middle East. The move follows similar decisions by France, Britain, and Canada, and adds to … Read more
August 10 – The NFL preseason kicked off with an action-packed slate of games on Saturday, giving fans their first glimpse of new faces and returning players looking to make an impact. From standout quarterback performances to dramatic fourth-quarter swings, the day’s matchups offered plenty of talking points. Among the highlights, free agent Russell Wilson … Read more
WASHINGTON, Aug 9 – In a landmark diplomatic achievement, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Azerbaijan and Armenia have signed a historic peace agreement, ending decades of hostility and opening the door to deeper economic and political cooperation. The deal, finalized at the White House on Friday, marks the first successful resolution of a long-standing … Read more
JERUSALEM, August 8 – Israel’s security cabinet has given the green light to a contentious plan to seize control of Gaza City, signaling a major step up in the almost two-year-long war. The move has sparked renewed criticism both domestically and internationally, as leaders weigh the implications for hostages still held by militants and the … Read more