White House Summit: Trump Pledges U.S. Security Guarantees to Ukraine Amid Unclear Commitments

In a landmark meeting at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that the United States would help guarantee Ukraine’s security as part of any peace deal ending the war with Russia. However, the specifics of what that aid would entail remain undefined. Summit Dynamics and Key Players The summit […]

Zelenskyy to Meet Trump in Washington Following U.S.–Russia Summit

Zelenskyy to Meet Trump in Washington Following U.S.–Russia Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington, D.C. on Monday for a high-level meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, both leaders confirmed on Friday. The announcement comes just one day after Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, where the two leaders discussed efforts to broker a resolution to the ongoing […]

Trump Putin Leave Alaska Summit Without Ukraine Deal: Zelensky Talks in the Works

Trump, Putin Leave Alaska Summit Without Ukraine Deal: Zelensky Talks in the Works

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their high-stakes meeting in Alaska on Friday without securing a concrete agreement on ending the war in Ukraine, though both leaders signaled progress toward future negotiations. “There’s no deal until there’s a deal,” President Trump said during a post-summit statement, adding that further discussions would […]

Trump Paves Way for Putin–Zelenskyy Peace Talks Tomorrow

Trump Paves Way for Putin–Zelenskyy Peace Talks Tomorrow

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a major diplomatic development, stating that he is actively working to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the table for direct peace talks scheduled for tomorrow. Speaking at the Trump-Putin Summit in Alaska, President Trump expressed optimism that progress can be made in resolving […]

U.S. Tightens Visa Rules for Transgender Athletes Competing in Women’s Sports

U.S. Tightens Visa Rules for Transgender Athletes Competing in Women’s Sports

August 14, 2025 – The United States government has formally updated its visa eligibility standards to restrict transgender biological males from receiving certain visa classifications if they intend to compete in women’s sports, in line with President Donald Trump’s executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.” A new policy alert issued by U.S. […]

South Korea, Japan Leaders to Meet Ahead of Trump Talks to Align Regional Strategy

South Korea, Japan Leaders to Meet Ahead of Trump Talks to Align Regional Strategy

The leaders of South Korea and Japan are set to hold a high-level bilateral meeting this week, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s expected visit to the region. The talks are aimed at reinforcing trilateral cooperation and ensuring both countries present a united front on key regional security and diplomatic issues. South Korean President Lee […]

President Trump Backs Nationwide Ban on “No Cash Bail” Policy

President Trump Backs Nationwide Ban on “No Cash Bail” Policy

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to work with Congress to ban “no cash bail” policies nationwide, calling the practice a threat to public safety and a failed criminal justice experiment. The announcement came as House Republicans moved quickly to support Trump’s push, particularly targeting Washington, D.C.’s local leadership, which has defended the bail […]

EU Prepares 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit

EU Prepares 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit

The European Union is preparing its 19th package of sanctions against Russia, according to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, as pressure mounts ahead of a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, set for August 15 in Alaska. Speaking after an online meeting of EU foreign ministers, […]

President Trump Extends U.S.–China Tariff Truce for 90 More Days

President Trump Extends U.S.–China Tariff Truce for 90 More Days

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day extension of the tariff truce with China, pushing the deadline to November 10, in an effort to ease tensions and allow space for renewed trade negotiations between the world’s two largest economies. The move comes amid growing concern over the escalating U.S.–China trade dispute, which recently saw […]

Kremlin Says Russia-U.S. Relations Will Take Time to Improve

Kremlin Says Russia-U.S. Relations Will Take Time to Improve

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov cites “inertia” in stalled diplomatic ties amid absence of Putin-Trump talks.  Improving diplomatic relations between Russia and the United States will be a slow and gradual process, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in an interview published Wednesday by Russia’s TASS state news agency. “There is, of course, inertia in this process,” […]