Trump rows back threat of ‘secondary tariffs’ against India and China after Putin summit US president had promised to increase economic pressure on Russia by targeting buyers of its crude oil The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Russia refusing ceasefire ‘complicates the situation’ for ending war Before Washington meeting with Donald Trump, Zelenskyy says Russia rebuffing calls for ceasefire makes it harder to achieve peace deal to end the more than three-year-old conflict. What we know on day 1,271. The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2025
Trump Gives Putin 'Peace Letter' From Wife Melania US President Donald Trump handed Vladimir Putin a special item at their Alaska summit: a letter written by his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, pleading for the Russian leader to make peace in the name of children. International Business Times · Aug 17, 2025
Trump news at a glance: Trump supports Putin plan for Ukraine peace, report says; West Virginia to send national guard to DC US president reportedly backs plan for Ukraine to cede unoccupied territory to Russia; West Virginia to deploy up to 400 troops to national capital – key US politics stories from Saturday 16 August at a glance The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2025
US state department stops issuing visas for Gaza’s children to get medical care after far-right campaign Program providing key aid halted after complaints from Laura Loomer, the far-right influencer close to Trump The Guardian - US · Aug 16, 2025
Laura Loomer takes victory lap after State Department halts visitor visas for Gaza ‘There are doctors in other countries. The US is not the world’s hospital!’ the far-right activist said The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025
PM to speak with allies, amid reports Trump mulling Russian land grab in Ukraine The Prime Minister, France’s Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s Friedrich Merz will host the coalition of the willing on Sunday afternoon. The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025
Appeal for 100th birthday cards for Second World War veteran Dougie Shelley, who joined the Royal Navy aged 17, served as a seaman gunner and said earlier this year: ‘There’s not many of us left.’ The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could be struck down as soon as this month—and the administration is warning of economic apocalypse “In short, the economic consequences would be ruinous, instead of unprecedented success.” Fortune · Aug 16, 2025
Three states to deploy hundreds of national guard troops to Washington DC South Carolina and Ohio join West Virginia in pledging troops, fueling protests over ‘political policing mission’ The Guardian - US · Aug 16, 2025
“What’s Up With Them?”: Putin’s Twitching Leg In Alaska Meeting With Trump Sparks Exoskeleton Rumors “The corpse of Russian President Vladimir Putin is still in the freezer at his residence in Valdai." Bored Panda · Aug 16, 2025
Putin ‘immediately’ read Melania Trump’s letter in front of delegates at Alaska summit, report claims The first lady’s letter addressed the “plight of children in Ukraine and Russia” The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025
UFC 319 live: Chimaev vs Du Plessis updates and results as dominant Russian seizes middleweight title Re-live the action after Khamzat Chimaev tore the middleweight belt away from Dricus Du Plessis The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025
ESPN will not air Spike Lee’s docuseries on quarterback Colin Kaepernick Multi-part series on ex-NFL player who protested racial injustice will not continue over ‘creative differences’ The Guardian - US · Aug 16, 2025
International Business Times · Aug 16, 2025 Brazil's Bolsonaro Leaves House Arrest For Medical Exams Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro left his home where he is under house arrest to undergo medical exams on Saturday, weeks before the Supreme Court rules whether he is guilty of plotting a coup.
International Business Times · Aug 16, 2025 US Suspends Visas For Gazans After Far-right Influencer Posts The US government said Saturday it is suspending visitor visas for Gazans after a far-right influencer with the ear of President Donald Trump complained that wounded Palestinians had been allowed to seek medical treatment in the United States.
GOBankingRates · Aug 16, 2025 How To Stockpile for Inflation Without Wasting Money While stockpiling purchases can be a good cost-saving strategy, it can also backfire if you don't shop carefully.
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025 Is Zelensky about to walk into another White House ambush after Trump’s Putin meeting? ANALYSIS : Trump’s problem with Zelensky is personal but, as World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley explains, he may finally understand that Ukraine cannot be handed to Putin
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025 State department papers left behind on Alaska hotel printer reveal sensitive Trump-Putin summit details Pages found at Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage before high-stakes meeting between two global leaders
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025 National Guard to carry weapons in D.C. as 400 additional troops brought in at Trump’s request The West Virginia National Guard will send up to 400 ‘skilled personnel’ to Washington, D.C. – as reports emerge that troops will be now carrying weapons
Benzinga · Aug 16, 2025 Along With $100 Billion U.S. Manufacturing Commitment, Apple's Tim Cook Gifted Trump A Glass 'Made In USA' Plaque On 24-Karat Gold Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook earned the title of "tech’s Trump whisperer" in the president’s first term, and he just may have shown why.
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025 Starmer to speak with coalition of the willing ahead of Zelensky-Trump meeting The Prime Minister, France’s Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s Friedrich Merz will host the meeting of the coalition of the willing on Sunday afternoon.
Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2025 Starmer to speak with European leaders ahead of Zelensky-Trump meeting The Prime Minister, France’s Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s Friedrich Merz will host the meeting of the coalition of the willing on Sunday afternoon.
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025 Florida continues capital punishment record with execution date for triple murderer The execution would mark the 12th scheduled in Florida this year
Fortune · Aug 16, 2025 Airfares are surging again after a months-long slump as carriers trim flights to ease a capacity glut The latest consumer price index report showed airfares jumped 4% in July from June, marking the first monthly increase since January.