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A delegation led by Steve Witkoff—envoy for Donald Trump—is headed to Moscow to meet Vladimir Putin. The goal: to discuss a U.S.-backed 19-point peace proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The outcome could reshape the region, but Russia’s stance remains uncertain.
The White House confirmed that a high-ranking Navy admiral ordered a second strike on a Venezuelan vessel suspected of drug smuggling. This follow-up attack reportedly killed survivors of an earlier strike. Officials say the move was lawful and meant to neutralize a threat.
As Sri Lanka faces a devastating cyclone that has claimed hundreds of lives, nations around the world are stepping in with emergency relief and support. International agencies are coordinating rescue efforts, supplies, and long-term assistance to help communities recover and rebuild after the widespread destruction.
According to Pope Leo XIV, creating a Palestinian state alongside Israel is the sole realistic way to end decades of conflict and bring justice to both peoples. He urged renewed dialogue and mediation efforts, emphasizing that lasting peace cannot be achieved without mutual recognition and co-existence.
Escaping Sudan’s escalating violence, survivors describe a horrifying journey where vehicles sped through streets filled with wounded civilians. Their only focus was survival as conflict closed in from all sides. The harrowing scenes reflect the desperate reality faced by those fleeing the unrest.
