Why Putin and Trump Are Heading to Alaska: Timing & Venue Explained
Putin and Trump meet in Alaska on August 15. Explore why they chose this timing and location, and what it means for US-Russia relations.
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Inside Israel’s Six-Month Plan to Take Over Gaza City
Israel plans a six-month operation to seize Gaza City, evacuate 800,000 residents, boost aid, and faces protests at home and abroad.
EU Urges Ukraine Security Ahead of Trump-Putin Alaska Talks
EU leaders rally to safeguard Ukraine’s security as Trump prepares for Alaska talks with Putin.
6 wounded in Baltimore mass shooting, including 5-year-old girl
Six people, including a 5-year-old girl, were wounded in a Baltimore mass shooting during a neighborhood gathering, police say.
Trump Administration Eyes Military Force Against Latin American Cartels
Trump administration reportedly pondering military strikes against Latin American cartels, raising constitutional and international law concerns.
UN Security Council to Discuss Israel’s Gaza Offensive
The UN Security Council will meet on Aug. 10 to discuss Israel’s plan to seize Gaza City, as PM Netanyahu vows to press on. Karina Mitchell breaks down the latest.
Wildfire Alert: Western US & Canada Blaze Into a New Normal
Wildfires are tearing across the Western US from California to Colorado, while Canadian blazes send smoke thousands of kilometers away. Scientists warn this could be the new normal.
Zelenskyy: Peace Talks Need Ukraine at the Table Before Trump-Putin Summit
President Zelenskyy insists Ukraine must be part of any peace decisions, ruling out territory swaps ahead of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska on August 15.
Wang Xinyu Scores First Cincinnati Open Victory
Chinese mainland’s Wang Xinyu beats Emiliana Arango to claim her first Cincinnati Open win, setting up a showdown with Coco Gauff.
Missing Stars Could Be the Chinese Mainland’s Smart FIBA Asia Cup Gamble
The Chinese mainland’s youth squad is stepping into the FIBA Asia Cup without its stars. Could this bold gamble jumpstart basketball and shape the team’s future?