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Putin says he discussed peace in Ukraine with Trump on a “fair basis”

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that he had spoken with US President Donald Trump about possible ways to end the war in Ukraine “on a fair basis” during their meeting in Alaska. The talks took place in Anchorage, the largest city in the state, and were described by Putin......

Car bomb explosion reported in Damascus with no casualties

A car bomb detonated on Saturday evening in the Syrian capital, Damascus, but caused no injuries or fatalities, according to state media reports. The official news agency SANA said that “an explosion was heard in the Mazzé district,” an upscale neighborhood that hosts several embassies......

US suspends humanitarian visas for Palestinians from Gaza

The United States has announced the suspension of humanitarian and medical visas for Palestinians from Gaza, citing the need for a review of current procedures. The decision, made public on Saturday by the State Department under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, comes amid growing pressure from far-right......

Foreign fighters petition for Syrian citizenship amid post-war uncertainty

A group of foreign fighters who participated in Syria’s civil war has petitioned the new Islamist-led government in Damascus to grant them Syrian citizenship, arguing that their contributions during the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad last December justify the request. The petition, submitted to......

Zelenskyy to meet Trump after Alaska summit briefing with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington on Monday to meet Donald Trump following a detailed briefing on the recent Alaska summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This marks Zelenskyy’s first return to the White House since a tense confrontation with Trump......

Debate rises over banning child-free hotels and resorts in France

A heated debate is emerging in France over child-free resorts and adult-only hotels, as Socialist Senator Laurence Rossignol and other officials argue these establishments risk fostering intolerance and discrimination. Rossignol stated that society should not organize itself by separating children,......

Violent clashes escalate during anti-government protests in Serbia

Anti-government protests across Serbia intensified on Friday night, marking the fourth consecutive day of unrest in cities including the capital, Belgrade. Police were accused of using excessive force, firing teargas at demonstrators and clashing with rival groups. Dozens of injuries were reported and......

Pakistan hit by deadly monsoon floods as death toll surpasses 340 in 48 hours

Rescue teams in northern Pakistan are racing against time after catastrophic monsoon rains killed at least 344 people in just two days. The province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, located in the mountainous north, has been the hardest hit, with more than 300 deaths recorded since Thursday, according to the provincial......

Rain and storms to drench Australia’s east coast throughout next week

Australia’s east coast is bracing for yet another week of persistent rainfall and storms, with meteorologists warning that there is little sign of relief in sight. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, showers and thunderstorms are expected every day next week, stretching from Illawarra and......

Spain battles devastating wildfires amid relentless heatwave

Spain is entering its third week under an intense heatwave while firefighters and military units continue to battle devastating wildfires sweeping across the northwest and west of the country. The regions of Castile and León, Galicia, Asturias, and Extremadura have become the epicenters of the......

Palestinian refugees urge comprehensive dialogue with Lebanese government

Beirut, August 16, 2025 – Palestinian refugees in Lebanon have urged the Lebanese government to engage in a comprehensive dialogue aimed at addressing political, social, and security concerns. Ra’fat Mara, media officer of the Hamas movement in Lebanon, stated that the refugees are committed......

European leaders divided over Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine

The summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska has drawn mixed reactions across Europe. While some leaders welcomed the meeting as a potential opening toward peace, others highlighted the lack of concrete results and the continued violence in Ukraine. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban,......

Mali arrests generals and French national over alleged coup attempt

Mali’s transitional authorities have announced the arrest of several military officers and civilians accused of plotting to destabilize the country. Among those detained are two Malian generals and a French national identified as Yann Vezilier. Security Minister Gen. Daouda Aly Mohammedine confirmed......