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Putin to Offer U.S. Economic Incentives at Alaska Summit as Trump Rules Out Territorial Bargain
President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, with both leaders entering the summit with sharply different priorities on Ukraine. Putin, according to Kremlin aides, plans to appeal to Trump's business instincts by highlighting "huge untapped potential" in U.S.-Russia economic cooperation, while Trump has told allies his top goal is securing a ceasefire. 
President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, with both leaders entering the summit with sharply different priorities on Ukraine. Putin, according to Kremlin aides, plans to appeal to Trump's business instincts by highlighting "huge untapped potential" in U.S.-Russia economic cooperation, while Trump has told allies his top goal is securing a ceasefire. -
Israeli Gunfire Kills 25 Aid Seekers as Netanyahu Signals Palestinians Could “Exit” Gaza Ahead of Offensive
Israeli gunfire killed at least 25 Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza on Wednesday, according to local health officials and witnesses, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would "allow" civilians to leave during a planned military offensive in some of the territory's most densely populated areas. 
Israeli gunfire killed at least 25 Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza on Wednesday, according to local health officials and witnesses, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would "allow" civilians to leave during a planned military offensive in some of the territory's most densely populated areas. -
Russia Pushes Deep Into Donetsk Days Before Trump-Putin Summit
Russian forces have made one of their most significant advances in eastern Ukraine in the past year, pushing up to 10 miles into the Donetsk region just days before U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. 
Russian forces have made one of their most significant advances in eastern Ukraine in the past year, pushing up to 10 miles into the Donetsk region just days before U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. -
Pakistan’s Army Chief Issues Nuclear Threat to India During U.S. Visit, India Vows to Stand Firm
Pakistan's army chief used a visit to the United States to issue a stark nuclear warning to India, prompting a sharp rebuttal from New Delhi that accused Islamabad of "nuclear blackmail" and "sabre-rattling." 
Pakistan's army chief used a visit to the United States to issue a stark nuclear warning to India, prompting a sharp rebuttal from New Delhi that accused Islamabad of "nuclear blackmail" and "sabre-rattling." -
Mexico Rejects Trump’s Reported Military Directive Against Cartels, Vows ‘No Invasion’ Amid Cross-Border Crackdown
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday that U.S. troops will not enter Mexico, rejecting reports that President Donald Trump has authorized the Pentagon to use military force against Latin American drug cartels. "There will be no invasion-that is rejected, absolutely rejected," Sheinbaum told reporters in Mexico City. "The United States is not going to come to Mexico with troops." 
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday that U.S. troops will not enter Mexico, rejecting reports that President Donald Trump has authorized the Pentagon to use military force against Latin American drug cartels. "There will be no invasion-that is rejected, absolutely rejected," Sheinbaum told reporters in Mexico City. "The United States is not going to come to Mexico with troops." -
Zelensky Rejects Trump’s ‘Territory Swap’ Plan Ahead of Alaska Meeting With Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday dismissed the idea of ceding land to Russia as part of a ceasefire deal, directly rebuffing U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that a "swapping" of territories could end the war. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday dismissed the idea of ceding land to Russia as part of a ceasefire deal, directly rebuffing U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that a "swapping" of territories could end the war. -
Germany Freezes Arms Shipments That Could Be Used in Gaza as Netanyahu Plans Expanded Offensive
Germany will suspend exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip "until further notice," Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, marking a significant policy shift from one of Israel's staunchest allies in response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to take over Gaza City. 
Germany will suspend exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip "until further notice," Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, marking a significant policy shift from one of Israel's staunchest allies in response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to take over Gaza City. -
Israel Approves Gaza City Takeover Plan, Drawing Global Condemnation and Hostage Fears
Israel's security cabinet on Friday approved a plan to seize Gaza City, signaling a potential escalation in the nearly two-year war with Hamas that has already killed tens of thousands, displaced most of Gaza's population, and driven the territory toward famine. 
Israel's security cabinet on Friday approved a plan to seize Gaza City, signaling a potential escalation in the nearly two-year war with Hamas that has already killed tens of thousands, displaced most of Gaza's population, and driven the territory toward famine. -
Netanyahu Warns of Full Gaza Takeover, Fueling Fears of Long-Term Occupation and Humanitarian Collapse
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel intends to take full military control of the Gaza Strip, describing the move as essential to removing Hamas and safeguarding Israel's security. The declaration came during an interview with Fox News and ahead of a high-level Israeli security cabinet meeting expected to weigh final approval of the expanded operation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel intends to take full military control of the Gaza Strip, describing the move as essential to removing Hamas and safeguarding Israel's security. The declaration came during an interview with Fox News and ahead of a high-level Israeli security cabinet meeting expected to weigh final approval of the expanded operation. -
Japan Secures $6.5 Billion Australian Warship Deal as Tokyo Expands Defense Export Footprint
Japan has secured its largest-ever defense export deal, winning a A$10 billion ($6.5 billion) contract to supply the Australian Navy with 11 Mogami-class multi-role frigates, a move seen as a strategic push to deepen military ties between the two U.S. allies amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. 
Japan has secured its largest-ever defense export deal, winning a A$10 billion ($6.5 billion) contract to supply the Australian Navy with 11 Mogami-class multi-role frigates, a move seen as a strategic push to deepen military ties between the two U.S. allies amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific.
