Dec 22 Zelenskyy says progress in U.S.-led peace talks is 'quite solid' By Samya Kullab, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Continue reading
Dec 22 Intelligence agencies suspect Russia is developing anti-satellite weapon to target Starlink service By John Leicester, Associated Press Starlink's services are used by Ukraine. Russia views the constellation as a threat. The intelligence findings say the destructive pellets could be small enough to evade detection. Continue reading
Dec 22 Trump's envoy appointment sparks new tension with leaders of Greenland and Denmark By Geir Moulson, Associated Press The leaders of Denmark and Greenland are insisting that the U.S. won’t take over Greenland after President Donald Trump announced the appointment of a special envoy to the semi-autonomous territory. Continue reading
Dec 22 Trump says he's appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as U.S. special envoy to Greenland By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Trump has repeatedly called for U.S. jurisdiction over Greenland, and would not rule out military force to take control of the mineral-rich, strategically located Arctic island. Continue reading
Dec 22 Australian police release documents showing Bondi Beach shooting suspect conducted firearms training with his father By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press The two men recorded footage justifying the meticulously planned attack, documents revealed. Continue reading
Dec 22 Car bomb kills Russian general in Moscow By Associated Press Since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine nearly four years ago, Russian authorities have blamed Ukraine for several assassinations of military officers and public figures in Russia. Continue reading
Dec 21 Watch 5:39 U.S. Coast Guard ramps up oil tanker interceptions off Venezuelan coast By John Yang, Andrew Corkery Trump’s pressure on Venezuelan President Maduro mounted Sunday as the Coast Guard went after another oil tanker that U.S. officials accused of helping Venezuela circumvent sanctions. Last week, Trump announced a “total and complete blockade of all sanctioned tankers heading… Continue watching
Dec 21 Watch 3:22 A look at Christmas festivities and traditions around the world By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin From twinkling Christmas markets across Europe to vibrant displays of poinsettia in Mexico City, the Christmas spirit takes many forms. John Yang takes a look at how Christians around the world are celebrating the season. Continue watching
Dec 21 Coast Guard pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt oil sanctions, U.S. official says By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday was pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea as the Trump administration appeared to be intensifying its targeting of such vessels connected to Venezuelan government. Continue reading
Dec 21 Russia says U.S. peace plan talks for Ukraine 'are proceeding constructively' By Associated Press A Kremlin envoy said peace talks on a U.S.-proposed plan to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were pressing on “constructively” in Florida, while the Ukrainian president said they were moving “quickly.”… Continue reading