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Volume 1 • Issue No. 228 • Updated Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 08:06 AM UTC

Trump-Putin meeting ends without agreement on Ukraine war

The high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Alaska concluded without a deal to end the Ukraine war, leaving the conflict unresolved.

Sources: AP News


Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to meet Trump after Russia summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump following Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid ongoing tensions in Ukraine.

Sources: AP News


Israeli leaders support mass relocation of Palestinians from Gaza

Israeli officials have voiced support for the mass relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, a move that has sparked international controversy and debate over human rights and sovereignty.

Sources: AP News


Heat and thirst in Gaza lead to consumption of unsafe water

Families in Gaza are forced to drink contaminated water due to extreme heat and scarcity, leading to health crises amid ongoing regional conflicts.

Sources: AP News


Trump administration's push to take over DC policing could extend to other cities

The Trump administration's aggressive approach to assuming control over Washington, D.C.'s police force may serve as a model for similar actions in other U.S. cities, raising concerns over federal overreach.

Sources: AP News


Tristan Rogers, 'General Hospital' star, dies at 79

Tristan Rogers, renowned for his role as super spy Robert Scorpio on 'General Hospital,' has passed away, leaving behind a legacy in daytime television.

Sources: AP News


Air Canada suspends operations as flight attendants strike

Air Canada has halted operations nationwide as flight attendants go on strike, disrupting travel plans for thousands and highlighting labor disputes in the aviation industry.

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell indicted over alleged relationship cover-up

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell faces indictment over accusations of attempting to conceal a relationship with her bodyguard, marking a significant scandal in local politics.

Sources: AP News


Pakistan floods leave 220 dead amid rescue efforts

Devastating floods in Pakistan have resulted in 220 fatalities, with rescue teams recovering 63 more bodies from landslides, as the country grapples with natural disaster aftermath.

Sources: AP News


Pope Leo XIV's first 100 days highlight a calm, controversy-free papacy

Pope Leo XIV's initial 100 days in office have been marked by a focus on unity and avoidance of polemics, signaling a potentially transformative era for the Catholic Church.

Sources: AP News