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US President Donald Trump greets Russian President Vladimir Putin on the tarmac after they arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

Made-for-TV Pageantry As Donald Trump Brings Vladimir Putin In From Cold

Stepping foot on Western soil for the first time since he ordered the invasion of Ukraine, Putin basked in choreographed pageantry courtesy of Trump -- but awkwardness was not far away.

Ukrainians See 'Nothing' Good From Trump-Putin Meeting
Pavlo Nebroev stayed up until the middle of the night in Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv to wait for a press conference between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin thousands of kilometres away.
US Retail Sales Rise Amid Limited Consumer Tariff Hit So Far
US retail sales rose moderately in July, according to data released Friday, as markets monitor tariffs that do not so far appear to have significantly battered consumers.
Facing US Tariffs, India's Modi Vows Self-reliance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday that India is seeking self-reliance in energy independence and the development of its own powerful defence systems, vowing to defend his country's interests "like a wall".
National Guard Deploys 800 Personnel For DC Mission, Says Pentagon
All 800 National Guard troops who were ordered to the US capital Washington to aid law enforcement personnel by President Donald Trump have now been mobilized, the Pentagon said Thursday.
South Korea President Vows To Build 'Military Trust' With North
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed Friday to "respect" North Korea's political system and build "military trust", a day after Pyongyang said it had no interest in improving relations with Seoul.
Zelensky In London To Meet PM Ahead Of US-Russia Summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with ally UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Thursday ahead of a key US-Russia summit in Alaska.
Asian Markets Mixed As Bitcoin Surges To New High
Bitcoin hit a new peak during early Asian trading on Thursday, as the yen surged after the US Treasury Secretary said he expects Japan to hike interest rates.
Trump Orders Space Regulations Eased In Win For Musk
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday easing regulations for the private space industry, including eliminating some environmental reviews, in a move likely to please his erstwhile advisor Elon Musk.

Air Canada Flight Attendants Strike Over Pay, Shutting Down Service

Air Canada's flight attendants went on strike Saturday, as the airline announced a complete shutdown of operations, creating summer travel chaos for its 130,000 daily passengers.

Economy in Focus

Soft US Inflation Boosts Asia Markets
Japan's Nikkei hit a second record high in as many days Wednesday, as hopes of US interest rate cuts following soft inflation data cheered equity investors across Asia.
Most Markets Rise As China-US Truce Extended, Inflation In Focus
Trump Administration's Tariff Strategy Turns Into Geopolitical Pressure On India And Brazil

War in Ukraine

Zelensky Says US Summit In Alaska A 'Personal Victory' For Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had scored a "personal victory" by getting invited to talks with Donald Trump on US soil, and that the meeting further delayed sanctions on Moscow.
Ukraine Says Fighting 'Difficult' After Reports Of Russia's Rapid Gains
Ukraine said Tuesday it was engaged in "difficult" battles with Russian forces after Moscow had made rapid advances in a narrow but important section of the front line in the country's east.
Moscow Strikes Kill Six In Ukraine; Refineries Hit In Russia
A new round of Moscow's shelling and drone attacks killed six people and wounded dozens in Ukraine Sunday, authorities said, while Kyiv hit two oil refineries deep inside Russia.
'Back Home': Family Who Fled Front Buried After Kyiv Strike
College sweethearts Mykyta and Sofia Lamekhov had simple dreams: safety for their family and a fresh start at life, away from the war they thought they had left behind in east Ukraine.

Crypto Group Reportedly Says It Planned Sex Toy Tosses At WNBA Games

A cryptocurrency group has said it organized a spate of "stunts" in which sex toys were tossed on courts at WNBA games, US media reported on Thursday.

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B2i Technologies Celebrates 25-Year Milestone of Building Dynamic Digital Solutions for Corporate and Investor Websites
Originally founded in 2000 by a Wall Street analyst with an aim to bridge a gap across small-cap companies and potential investors, today, the company has grown exponentially, aligning its services with the ever-evolving investor website industry.
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Carbliss: Building a Clean and Flavorful Wellness Cocktail Enterprise
Carbliss is a clean, full-flavor cocktail brand based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, and its low calorie concepts are gaining national attention.

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