Russian forces claimed to have captured two more villages—Kolodyazi in Donetsk Oblast and Vorone in Dnipropetrovsk region—as fighting escalated in eastern Ukraine. These gains are reported to be the most significant territorial advances by Russia in the region since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022. The announcement came just hours after a high-profile summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
Former diplomat Veena Sikri on Saturday condemned Pakistani government officials for "paying homage" to top terrorists during their Independence Day celebrations, calling it further proof of Islamabad's long-standing support for terror groups.
While meteorologists have expressed confidence that Erin will remain well off the U.S. coastline, they said the storm could still cause dangerous waves and erosion in places such as North Carolina
A Queens couple, Nicole and Richard Uraga, celebrated their wedding at the New York Public Library amidst a large anti-Israel protest. Despite the demonstrators chanting and creating a disturbance outside the library, the couple proceed ...more
Five rounds of talks have already taken place, with the sixth round originally planned from 25 to 29 August. However, according to media reports, an official source familiar with the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity, said, “This visit is likely to be rescheduled.”
She writes in the Observer that the group is more than "a regular protest group known for occasional stunts".
18-year-old LA student Benjamin Marcelo Guerrero-Cruz was detained by ICE while walking his dog. His family launched a GoFundMe, raising $47K for legal fees.
Russia's foreign ministry shores up the beleaguered president, saying it won't 'remain unresponsive' to Serbia's protests.
US President Donald Trump served as the messenger to convey Russia's proposal to Zelenskyy during a private briefing held after he met with Putin in Alaska on Friday
Bright green streak illuminated the night skies over parts of Midwest. Many shared videos of the phenomenon, which they believe was a meteor.
In Monrovia, California, Roberto Carlos Montoya Valdés, 52, died after fleeing an immigration raid at a Home Depot. Pursued by ICE agents, Montoya ran onto the 210 Freeway and was struck by a vehicle. While ICE denies direct pursuit, t ...more
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit Sulawesi, Indonesia, with no casualties or damage reported. Earlier, West Papua experienced a 6.3 quake on August 12.
In a heartfelt message addressed to the Russian president, the first lady opened with a universal reflection on childhood.
A leaked document revealed quirky details of the planned Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska, including a bald eagle statue gift and pronunciation guides. While a filet mignon lunch was scrapped, the summit shifted focus from a ceasefire to a ...more
Before the high-stakes meeting in Alaska, securing an immediate halt to hostilities had been a key objective for Trump, who had earlier warned of "severe consequences" for Russia, as well as for European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is set to visit Washington on Monday.
Sarah Shaw, a New Zealand citizen living in the U.S., and her son were detained for over three weeks due to a travel permit error after a trip to Canada. Despite her work permit renewal, Shaw mistakenly believed her travel authorization ...more
The US president will meet Ukraine's president in Washington on Monday in the wake of his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.
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