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Israel Launches First Stage of Gaza City Assault as 60,000 Reservists Mobilized
Israel began the first stage of a planned assault on Gaza City on Wednesday, calling up tens of thousands of reservists as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accelerated plans to seize what officials described as Hamas's last major stronghold. 
Israel began the first stage of a planned assault on Gaza City on Wednesday, calling up tens of thousands of reservists as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accelerated plans to seize what officials described as Hamas's last major stronghold. -
Poland Says Drone Likely Cause of Overnight Blast as Trump-Putin-Zelensky Talks Loom
Polish authorities said Wednesday that an unidentified object that exploded in a cornfield near the village of Osiny was most likely a military drone, the latest in a series of incidents underscoring the risks of the war in Ukraine spilling across borders. 
Polish authorities said Wednesday that an unidentified object that exploded in a cornfield near the village of Osiny was most likely a military drone, the latest in a series of incidents underscoring the risks of the war in Ukraine spilling across borders. -
Kremlin Cools Talk of Putin-Zelenskyy Summit as Trump Floats Two-Week Timeline
The Kremlin is signaling caution on U.S. President Donald Trump's push for a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, tempering expectations that the wartime leaders will meet soon despite White House assurances. 
The Kremlin is signaling caution on U.S. President Donald Trump's push for a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, tempering expectations that the wartime leaders will meet soon despite White House assurances. -
Europe Presses Trump on Ukraine Security Guarantees
European leaders are accelerating discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine after a high-profile White House meeting with President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, even as questions linger over Vladimir Putin's willingness to meet his Ukrainian counterpart. 
European leaders are accelerating discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine after a high-profile White House meeting with President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, even as questions linger over Vladimir Putin's willingness to meet his Ukrainian counterpart. -
Russia Launches 270-Drone Barrage on Ukraine as Trump, Zelenskyy and European Leaders Meet in Washington
Russia unleashed its largest August barrage against Ukraine overnight, targeting energy and industrial facilities just hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump and European leaders in Washington to discuss a potential roadmap for ending the war. 
Russia unleashed its largest August barrage against Ukraine overnight, targeting energy and industrial facilities just hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump and European leaders in Washington to discuss a potential roadmap for ending the war. -
Israel Weighs Hamas Response to U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Plan as Gaza Offensive Looms
Israel is reviewing Hamas's latest response to a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal that could establish a 60-day truce and secure the release of dozens of hostages, officials said Tuesday. The move comes as Israel prepares for a new offensive in Gaza City, raising pressure from international mediators to halt the fighting. 
Israel is reviewing Hamas's latest response to a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal that could establish a 60-day truce and secure the release of dozens of hostages, officials said Tuesday. The move comes as Israel prepares for a new offensive in Gaza City, raising pressure from international mediators to halt the fighting. -
European Leaders to Join Zelenskyy at White House as Trump Pushes Ukraine Deal
European leaders said Sunday they would join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for high-stakes talks with President Donald Trump, as the U.S. leader presses Kyiv to accept a peace deal shaped by his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 
European leaders said Sunday they would join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for high-stakes talks with President Donald Trump, as the U.S. leader presses Kyiv to accept a peace deal shaped by his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. -
Russia Plant Explosion Kills 11, Injures 130 as Ryazan Declares Day of Mourning
A fire and explosion at an industrial facility in Russia's Ryazan region killed 11 people and injured 130, according to Russian officials. The disaster struck Friday at the Elastik plant in the Shilovsky District, roughly 250 kilometers southeast of Moscow. 
A fire and explosion at an industrial facility in Russia's Ryazan region killed 11 people and injured 130, according to Russian officials. The disaster struck Friday at the Elastik plant in the Shilovsky District, roughly 250 kilometers southeast of Moscow. -
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.
