Jun 14 Putin offers cease-fire if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv calls proposal ‘absurd’ By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press Putin's remarks came as leaders of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations met in Italy and as Switzerland prepared to host scores of world leaders -- but not Russia -- this weekend to try to map out first steps… Continue reading
Jun 14 U.S.-built pier in Gaza is facing its latest challenge — whether UN will keep delivering aid By Ellen Knickmeyer, Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The U.N. has paused its work with the pier since June 8, when an operation by Israeli security forces rescued four Israeli hostages and killed more than 270 Palestinians. Continue reading
Jun 14 Pope Francis becomes first pontiff to address G7 summit, pushes for stronger guardrails on AI By Nicole Winfield, Kelvin Chan, Associated Press The Argentine pope used his annual peace message this year to call for an international treaty to ensure AI is developed and used ethically. Continue reading
Jun 13 Watch 6:12 News Wrap: Gershkovich will stand trial in Russia on espionage charges In our news wrap Thursday, Evan Gershkovich will stand trial in the Russian city where he was arrested more than a year ago, the Justice Department found a pattern of civil rights abuse at the Phoenix police department, the FAA… Continue watching
Jun 13 Watch 8:40 Biden, Zelenskyy sign security pact as G7 backs using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi President Biden signed a defense pact with Ukraine on the sidelines of the G7 meeting in Italy. The major industrialized powers also agreed on a plan to take Russian assets held in Europe and use that money to aid Ukraine… Continue watching
Jun 13 New $50 billion loan to Ukraine is backed by frozen Russian assets. Here’s how it will work By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed to engineer a $50 billion loan to help Ukraine in its fight for survival. Interest earned on profits from Russia’s frozen central bank assets would be used as collateral. Continue reading
Jun 13 Biden: No Gaza cease-fire deal soon By Associated Press Earlier Thursday, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan pushed back against assertions that Israel isn’t fully committed to the cease-fire proposal with Hamas. Continue reading
Jun 13 Argentina’s Senate passes Milei’s plan to slash spending as protesters clash with police By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Argentina’s Senate has narrowly approved President Javier Milei’s sweeping proposals to slash state spending and boost his own powers. Continue reading
Jun 13 Cease-fire proposal leaves Israelis and Palestinians hopeful but cautious By Tia Goldenberg, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press The deal is the latest serious attempt to wind down the war, and while it still faces significant hurdles, negotiations meant to bring it to fruition are ongoing. Continue reading
Jun 13 U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich, jailed in Russia for over a year, to stand trial for espionage, officials say By Associated Press Russia's Prosecutor General's office said Thursday an indictment of the Wall Street Journal reporter has been finalized and his case was filed to a regional court. Continue reading