Aug 18 WATCH: Zelenskyy arrives at White House to meet with Trump on ending Russia’s war By Josh Boak, Samya Kullab, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived at the White House for critical talks with President Donald Trump and key European leaders as the U.S. leader presses for a quick end to the brutal Russia-Ukraine war. Continue reading
Aug 18 Bolivia heads to a runoff election after upset ends decades of ruling party dominance By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Sen. Rodrigo Paz will face off against former President Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga. Continue reading
Aug 18 Zelenskyy and Trump’s meeting could be pivotal. Here’s what to know By Barry Hatton, Associated Press The presence of several European leaders at the talks in Washington shows how central the conflict is to wider security questions on the continent. Continue reading
Aug 18 Over 150 people are still missing after devastating flash floods in northwest Pakistan By Riaz Khan, Associated Press A changing climate has made residents of northern Pakistan's river-carved mountainous areas more vulnerable to sudden, heavy rains. Continue reading
Aug 18 Hamas agrees to Arab ceasefire proposal as Gaza death toll passes 62,000 By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Victoria Eastwood, Associated Press Hamas says it has accepted a new proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in Gaza that would still need Israel’s approval. Continue reading
Aug 17 Watch 5:43 What to expect from Zelenskyy’s next meeting with Trump, backed by European leaders By John Yang, Zoie Lambert When Zelenskyy returns to the Oval Office on Monday, at least a half-dozen European leaders will join him in a high-profile display of unity. After meeting with Putin on Friday, Trump aligned himself with Russian positions, triggering fears that Ukraine… Continue watching
Aug 17 Bolivia votes in general election expected to empower right-wing party for first time in decades By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press The vote, which could spell the end of the Andean nation’s long-dominant leftist party, is one of the most consequential for Bolivia in recent times — and one of the most unpredictable. Continue reading
Aug 17 Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants defy return-to-work order By Rob Gillies, Associated Press The Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered airline staff back to work by 2 p.m. Sunday after the government intervened and Air Canada said it planned to resume flights Sunday evening. Continue reading
Aug 17 Protests explode across Israel amid growing frustration over the war in Gaza By Sam Metz, Natalie Melzer, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Israeli police blasted crowds with water cannons and made dozens of arrests on Sunday as thousands of protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza aimed to shut down the country with a one-day strike that blocked roads and closed businesses. Continue reading
Aug 17 Putin agreed to let U.S., Europe offer Ukraine NATO-like security protections, Trump envoy says By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Russia's Vladimir Putin agreed at his summit with President Donald Trump to allow the United States and its European allies to offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO’s collective defense mandate as part of an eventual deal to end the 3 1/2-year war in Ukraine, special U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff… Continue reading