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Lawmakers Split on Party Lines About Trump–Putin Summit
Republicans expressed a mix of approval and ‘cautious optimism’ about the outcome, while Democrats criticized it, saying Russia gained from the conference.
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Trump–Putin Summit Ends With No Breakthrough, but Hopes for Deal Remain
Trump said ‘there’s no deal until there’s a deal’ and said he would consult with NATO and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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WEF Investigation Finds ‘Minor Irregularities,’ No Material Wrongdoing by Schwab
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Roche vice-chairman André Hoffmann will lead the World Economic Forum as interim co-chairs.
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Russian Military Thrust Tests Key Ukrainian Frontline
Ukraine’s military has played down the scale of the advance while sending additional troops to the Donetsk frontline, saying the situation has stabilized.
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US Security Guarantees for Ukraine a 'Possibility': Trump
The president says the U.S. role would not involve NATO membership, as a European-led ‘coalition of the willing’ pushes for robust safeguards in any settlement.
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Trump, Putin Meet in Alaska to Discuss Possible Peace Deal
The meeting could determine the fate of a long-sought peace deal to end the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II.
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5 Things to Know Ahead of Trump’s Meeting With Putin
The two leaders are set to meet in Alaska on Aug. 15 to discuss a way to end the ongoing Russia–Ukraine conflict.
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Chinese Leasing Companies Face Heavy Losses After Planes Detained in Russia
Chinese aircraft lessors have written off billions of dollars in impaired assets due to the detention of more than 70 leased aircraft in Russia.
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US Secret Service, Italian Police Bust Scheme Targeting Travelers Booking Vacation Rentals
Nonexistent lodgings were promoted on legitimate travel platforms.
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Putin Suggests US–Russia Nuclear Arms Deal
The Alaska summit agenda includes one-on-one talks, a bilateral lunch, and a joint press conference.
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Zelenskyy Meets Starmer for Talks Ahead of Trump–Putin Summit
Zelenskyy said that Putin was ‘bluffing’ when he said sanctions were not hurting the Kremlin.
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China Hits EU Banks Over Bloc’s Russian Sanctions Package
The counter sanction targeted Lithuania-based UAB Urbo Bankas and AB Mano Bankas, after the EU sanctioned two rural Chinese banks.
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Trump Warns of ‘Very Severe Consequences’ If Putin Refuses to End Ukraine War After Alaska Summit
Trump also wants a second meeting, with both Putin and Zelenskyy, soon after the summit.
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Russian Forces Make Sudden Thrust in Donetsk, Raising Alarm Bells in Kyiv
The reported battlefield gains on the eastern front come amid preparations for a landmark summit between U.S. and Russian leaders.
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UK Police Told to Reveal Ethnicity of Suspects in High-Profile Cases
In July 2024, riots broke out in the wake of the murder of three children in Southport amid rumors on social media about the killer’s immigration status.
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AfD Tops Poll as Germany’s Most Popular Political Party
The right-wing Alternative for Germany party has surged past Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s mainstream conservative bloc just 100 days into his tenure.
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Zelenskyy Says ‘Putin Is Bluffing’ Ahead of Trump Summit
On Aug. 13, the German chancellor said Germany would help Ukraine develop its own long-range missile systems that it could use to strike deep inside Russia.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients More Likely to Suffer Respiratory Illness: Study
‘There is urgent need for a randomized controlled trial in healthy individuals,’ one author said.
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Lawmakers Split on Party Lines About Trump–Putin Summit
Republicans expressed a mix of approval and ‘cautious optimism’ about the outcome, while Democrats criticized it, saying Russia gained from the conference.
|
Trump–Putin Summit Ends With No Breakthrough, but Hopes for Deal Remain
Trump said ‘there’s no deal until there’s a deal’ and said he would consult with NATO and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
|
WEF Investigation Finds ‘Minor Irregularities,’ No Material Wrongdoing by Schwab
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Roche vice-chairman André Hoffmann will lead the World Economic Forum as interim co-chairs.
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Russian Military Thrust Tests Key Ukrainian Frontline
Ukraine’s military has played down the scale of the advance while sending additional troops to the Donetsk frontline, saying the situation has stabilized.
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US Security Guarantees for Ukraine a 'Possibility': Trump
The president says the U.S. role would not involve NATO membership, as a European-led ‘coalition of the willing’ pushes for robust safeguards in any settlement.
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Trump, Putin Meet in Alaska to Discuss Possible Peace Deal
The meeting could determine the fate of a long-sought peace deal to end the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II.
|
5 Things to Know Ahead of Trump’s Meeting With Putin
The two leaders are set to meet in Alaska on Aug. 15 to discuss a way to end the ongoing Russia–Ukraine conflict.
|
Chinese Leasing Companies Face Heavy Losses After Planes Detained in Russia
Chinese aircraft lessors have written off billions of dollars in impaired assets due to the detention of more than 70 leased aircraft in Russia.
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US Secret Service, Italian Police Bust Scheme Targeting Travelers Booking Vacation Rentals
Nonexistent lodgings were promoted on legitimate travel platforms.
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Putin Suggests US–Russia Nuclear Arms Deal
The Alaska summit agenda includes one-on-one talks, a bilateral lunch, and a joint press conference.
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Zelenskyy Meets Starmer for Talks Ahead of Trump–Putin Summit
Zelenskyy said that Putin was ‘bluffing’ when he said sanctions were not hurting the Kremlin.
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China Hits EU Banks Over Bloc’s Russian Sanctions Package
The counter sanction targeted Lithuania-based UAB Urbo Bankas and AB Mano Bankas, after the EU sanctioned two rural Chinese banks.
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Trump Warns of ‘Very Severe Consequences’ If Putin Refuses to End Ukraine War After Alaska Summit
Trump also wants a second meeting, with both Putin and Zelenskyy, soon after the summit.
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Russian Forces Make Sudden Thrust in Donetsk, Raising Alarm Bells in Kyiv
The reported battlefield gains on the eastern front come amid preparations for a landmark summit between U.S. and Russian leaders.
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UK Police Told to Reveal Ethnicity of Suspects in High-Profile Cases
In July 2024, riots broke out in the wake of the murder of three children in Southport amid rumors on social media about the killer’s immigration status.
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AfD Tops Poll as Germany’s Most Popular Political Party
The right-wing Alternative for Germany party has surged past Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s mainstream conservative bloc just 100 days into his tenure.
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Zelenskyy Says ‘Putin Is Bluffing’ Ahead of Trump Summit
On Aug. 13, the German chancellor said Germany would help Ukraine develop its own long-range missile systems that it could use to strike deep inside Russia.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients More Likely to Suffer Respiratory Illness: Study
‘There is urgent need for a randomized controlled trial in healthy individuals,’ one author said.
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