Keywords: Alaska


Zuckerberg’s yacht reportedly did not respond to a distress call off Alaska

A yacht associated with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly did not respond to a request for assistance from a small motorboat that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, according to reports by the Alaska Beacon. The incident occurred in waters between Petersburg and Juneau, where the boat’s......

Republican opposition to Todd Blanche grows ahead of attorney general confirmation vote

President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. attorney general, Todd Blanche, has encountered another setback after Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski announced she would vote against his confirmation, adding to growing signs of resistance within the president's own party. The decision raises fresh......

US appeals court overturns class action status in Boeing 737 MAX 9 shareholder lawsuit

A U.S. federal appeals court has overturned the class-action certification in a shareholder lawsuit against Boeing, dealing a procedural victory to the aircraft manufacturer in litigation stemming from the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 mid-air cabin panel blowout. The ruling, issued by the 4th U.S. Circuit......

Putin secures advantage at Alaska summit as Ukraine ceasefire stalls

Russian President Vladimir Putin emerged from the Alaska summit with U.S. President Donald Trump having achieved his primary objective: buying time for Russia’s military operations in Ukraine without conceding ground in negotiations. Despite President Trump’s earlier warnings of “severe......

In Alaska, Trump hands Putin a “message of peace” from Melania

During his ceremonial welcome of Vladimir Putin in Alaska, US President Donald Trump delivered to the Russian leader what he described as a “message of peace” written by First Lady Melania Trump, according to Fox News. The letter, highlighted by the conservative network and later reposted......

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......

Trump warns Putin of severe consequences over Alaska summit on Ukraine ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has issued a stern ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of their high-stakes summit in Anchorage, Alaska, warning of "very severe consequences" if Moscow refuses to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. The meeting, set for Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson,......

Why Vladimir Putin won’t be arrested during the Alaska summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin, under an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant since 2023, will meet former U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska on August 15 to discuss Ukraine’s future. Despite being charged with war crimes, including the alleged unlawful deportation of Ukrainian......

Alaska Airlines halts all flights due to major IT failure

Alaska Airlines suspended all flights on Sunday evening following a serious IT outage that disrupted its systems, affecting both its main operations and those of its regional branch, Horizon Air. The airline, based in Seattle, issued a statement confirming the incident, stating that it had "requested......