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Trump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war and US-Russia ties restored, Kremlin claims

The weekend diplomacy did not appear to produce an immediate public breakthrough, though it raised the possibility that talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States could resume.

US President Trump meets with Russian President Putin in Alaska, August 15, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, as U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stands nearby during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, September 5, 2026.

Kremlin-Washington talks conclude after reportedly productive meeting between US, Russian diplomats

US Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg.

White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say

An artist rendering of US President Donald Trump's planned Triumphal Arch.

Trump administration to break ground on 250-foot Washington arch despite legal challenges


Spokane wildfires destroy over 700 structures as 64,000 flee fast-moving Washington blazes

The Spokane-area fires have scorched more than 8,000 acres since erupting on Saturday in and around suburbs on the northern fringe of the city, home to about 230,000 residents.

A burned car sits among an incinerated neighbourhood in the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington.

Voices from the Arab press: The Red Sea, redrawing the war map

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

SATELLITE VIEW shows vehicles at an entrance to Pickaxe Mountain tunnels, near Natanz nuclear facility, in Iran, June 21.

Washington fires burn 250,000 acres, triggering evacuations and power outages in region

"When the sun sets, and the sun rises in the morning, I think we're going to be in shock to see some of the scenes that emerge out there," said Major General Gent Welsh of the National Guard.

Greek firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire in the area of Porto Germeno, some 70 kilometres (45 miles) northwest of Athens in the region of Viotia, on August 1, 2026. Hundreds of firefighters in Greece battle to save a popular coastal resort northwest of Athens among violent winds.

Pro-Palestine activists protest Netanyahu's Washington visit, demand US enforces ICC arrest warrant

"Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal, the place he belongs is locked up with the ICC and there's a criminal warrant out for it, and I don't want my tax dollars going to defend someone like that."

A protestor waves the Palestinian flag near the White House on July 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Netanyahu says Trump is in full control of Iran war, denies influencing strikes after DC meeting

Netanyahu denied pressuring Trump to enter or escalate the Iran war, saying the US president is the "senior partner" as the two leaders discussed the Hormuz blockade and further military action.

U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President JD Vance meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 4, 2025.

Netanyahu meets with Evangelical community leaders to discuss Iran war, standing up to hatred

Both the Evangelical leaders and Netanyahu emphasized the importance of unity and support between the two communities.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu meeting with Evangelical community leaders in Washington DC

Saudi defense minister meets with Vance in Washington following joint attack on Iraq - report

Sources told CNN that Saudi Arabia believes Iran is seeking to generate leverage through regional escalation, with attacks from its proxies expected to continue.

Saudi Minister of Defense Khalid bin Salman attends a meeting with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on February 24, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.

Lebanese lawyers seek probe of banker over co-hosting dinner attended by Netanyahu

A group of Lebanese lawyers accused banker Antoun Sehnaoui of "communicating with the Israeli enemy" for co-hosting a memorial dinner in honor of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.

Sara Netanyahu sits across from Lebanese banker Antoun Sehnaoui at a memorial dinner for late US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in Washington, DC, US, July 27, 2026.

Lapid asks US Democratic senators not to 'give up' on Israel at Washington meeting

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also in the US, having attended the wake of senator Lindsey Graham and met with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid meets with senior US Democratic senators in Washington, July 29, 2026.

Fearing an Iranian attack, Netanyahu discreetly departed for the US from Air Force base - report

According to N12, Israeli security forces recommended that Netanyahu's flight leave under secretive conditions after reports that Iran was escalating its efforts to attack Israeli officials.

 Illustrative: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara seen boarding the Wing of Zion ahead of a trip to the United States, July 6, 2025