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Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska: Key moments as high-stakes talks on Ukraine are over

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Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska: Key moments as high-stakes talks on Ukraine are over

From red carpet greetings and military flyovers to Putin dodging ceasefire questions, here’s everything that’s happened so far.

Gas explosion triggers massive fire in Manhattan’s Upper East Side apartment building

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Gas explosion triggers massive fire in Manhattan’s Upper East Side apartment building

Over 140 firefighters battle blaze as thick smoke engulfs Manhattan skyline.

'When will you stop killing civilians?' Putin’s shrug stirs fury online as Trump meeting in Alaska gets underway

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'When will you stop killing civilians?' Putin’s shrug stirs fury online as Trump meeting in Alaska gets underway

Russian president’s reaction to question on killing civilians fuels online debate as high-stakes talks begin.

Trump-Putin Alaska Meeting: Ceasefire push meets curiosity over Putin’s English skills

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Trump-Putin Alaska Meeting: Ceasefire push meets curiosity over Putin’s English skills

As the two leaders meet in Anchorage, online chatter zeroes in on the Russian president’s language abilities.

US weighs deal to use Russian nuclear icebreakers for Alaska LNG projects: Report

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US weighs deal to use Russian nuclear icebreakers for Alaska LNG projects: Report

Possible energy deal on the table at high-stakes meeting.

From handshake to 3-on-3: How the Trump-Putin Alaska meeting changed shape before it began

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From handshake to 3-on-3: How the Trump-Putin Alaska meeting changed shape before it began

The Alaska summit just rewired the room. Here’s why the format changed, who’s in, and how it alters the leverage, optics, and outcome.

Inside the security fortress around Trump-Putin Alaska summit and the secret spy war behind it

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Inside the security fortress around Trump-Putin Alaska summit and the secret spy war behind it

While both sides are cooperating on physical safety, intelligence officials say there is “zero trust” between services.

Inside the Trump–Putin Alaska Summit: Who wants what in the Ukraine endgame | Explainer

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Inside the Trump–Putin Alaska Summit: Who wants what in the Ukraine endgame | Explainer

For Putin, who has faced years of Western isolation, the summit is a chance to reiterate Moscow’s hardline demands.

‘High Stakes!’: Trump heads to Alaska for Putin meeting that could reshape the Ukraine war and global markets

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‘High Stakes!’: Trump heads to Alaska for Putin meeting that could reshape the Ukraine war and global markets

Talks in Anchorage expected to focus on ceasefire, security guarantees, and possible economic incentives.

Trump-Putin Alaska meeting: Time, location, agenda and where to watch in India

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Trump-Putin Alaska meeting: Time, location, agenda and where to watch in India

From the exact meeting schedule to the high-stakes agenda, here’s everything you need to know about the first US-Russia summit in four years.

Pakistan: Monsoon havoc kills 117 in last 24 hours, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa worst affected

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Pakistan: Monsoon havoc kills 117 in last 24 hours, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa worst affected

The majority of the deaths, 110, were recorded in mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the province's Disaster Management Authority.

IDF says senior Hamas figure eliminated in southern Gaza strike

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IDF says senior Hamas figure eliminated in southern Gaza strike

According to the IDF, Moussa was in charge of Hamas’s military control department, responsible for training the brigade’s fighters and preparing them for attacks on Israeli forces and civilians

BLA rejects US ‘terrorist’ label, calls it endorsement of Pakistan’s ‘colonial narrative’

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BLA rejects US ‘terrorist’ label, calls it endorsement of Pakistan’s ‘colonial narrative’

According to the statement, the group’s operations target only “the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, intelligence networks, so-called death squads, and their collaborator gangs” inside Balochistan.

Why Toronto’s film festival reversed course on screening an Israeli Oct 7 attack documentary

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Why Toronto’s film festival reversed course on screening an Israeli Oct 7 attack documentary

Festival organizers cite resolution to safety and legal concerns after backlash over initial cancellation.

Why a $2.4 billion Cape Cod bridge project is forcing homeowners in the US to give up their properties 

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Why a $2.4 billion Cape Cod bridge project is forcing homeowners in the US to give up their properties 

Residents say state blindsided them as $2.4 billion Sagamore Bridge project moves forward. 

Why Trump’s $1 billion pro bono deals with elite law firms are delivering far less than promised

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Why Trump’s $1 billion pro bono deals with elite law firms are delivering far less than promised

Elite firms reinterpret pledges, delay work, or recast existing projects as fulfilling White House agreements.

Why Trump’s Alaska summit with Putin could reshape — or undermine — the West’s Ukraine strategy

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Why Trump’s Alaska summit with Putin could reshape — or undermine — the West’s Ukraine strategy

High-stakes meeting comes as Ukraine and NATO worry about potential concessions and loss of leverage.

Scott Bessent tells Europe to ‘put up or shut up’ over Russia sanctions, threatens India with more tariffs

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Scott Bessent tells Europe to ‘put up or shut up’ over Russia sanctions, threatens India with more tariffs

Bessent accused European states of continuing to purchase refined fuel from Indian refineries that process Russian crude -- a move he says undermines the so-called “united front” against Moscow.

Why US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s church opposes women voting: Understanding CREC’s controversial teachings

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Why US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s church opposes women voting: Understanding CREC’s controversial teachings

Hegseth, one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet appointees, made headlines recently when he shared on social media a CNN video about CREC.

First Trump-Putin meeting since 2018: Why Alaska summit could be a gamechanger for India | Explained

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First Trump-Putin meeting since 2018: Why Alaska summit could be a gamechanger for India | Explained

As India celebrates its Independence Day, the summit in America’s “Last Frontier State” could have far-reaching consequences for New Delhi’s diplomacy, economy, and strategic balance.

Trump hosts Putin in Alaska: Historic land once claimed by Russia becomes stage for high-stakes summit

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Trump hosts Putin in Alaska: Historic land once claimed by Russia becomes stage for high-stakes summit

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet at Elmendorf Air Force Base, which goes by the motto "Top Cover for North America."

Trump says 25% chance Alaska meeting with Putin could fail, plays down breakthrough hopes from Friday summit

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Trump says 25% chance Alaska meeting with Putin could fail, plays down breakthrough hopes from Friday summit

Trump said any deal on ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine would come at a second, three-way meeting involving Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.

Putin praises Trump’s ‘energetic’ push to end Ukraine war, signals possible nuclear arms deal at Alaska summit

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Putin praises Trump’s ‘energetic’ push to end Ukraine war, signals possible nuclear arms deal at Alaska summit

Talks set to focus on Ukraine and US–Russia ties; European allies and Kyiv sidelined, raising fears over potential concessions.

September 2025 US Visa Bulletin: US may halt most work visas, keep family visas for Green Card holders open

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September 2025 US Visa Bulletin: US may halt most work visas, keep family visas for Green Card holders open

The monthly visa bulletin remains a critical guide for immigrants, outlining when priority dates become current and determining when applicants can move forward in their Green Card process.

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