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Russia’s Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15
By The Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed restarting direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, “without preconditions,” an offer that came in response to Ukraine and its allies urging Moscow to commit to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire or face additional sanctions. Putin referenced the unsuccessful 2022 peace talks that took place…
El Salvador’s president proposes swapping US-deported Venezuelans with Maduro’s ‘political prisoners’
Venezuela’s chief prosecutor hits back at ‘cynical’ offer by ‘neofascist’ Salvadoran leader and demands rights for Venezuelan prisoners El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has proposed sending 252 Venezuelans deported from the US and imprisoned in his country to Venezuela, in exchange for “political prisoners” held by Venezuela. On Sunday, Bukele asked that the Venezuelan president,…
As Noem Proposes Cutting FEMA, Disaster Response Will Fall to Local, State Authorities
Disaster Officials Are Facing ‘a World without FEMA’ Revelations that Trump’s Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem plans to abolish or shrink the Federal Emergency Management Agency sent shock waves through state and local emergency responders By Thomas Frank, Andres Picon & E&E News Members of the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force search a…
Israel Halts Aid to Gaza and Proposes New Cease-Fire Framework
Middle East Tensions Israel has called for Hamas to accept a temporary extension of the existing cease-fire deal, and to release more hostages. By Isabel Kershner Reporting from Jerusalem Israel announced on Sunday that it was immediately halting the entry of all goods and humanitarian assistance into Gaza, trying to force Hamas into accepting a…
Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza and Says Palestinians Should Move
Trump Administration The president met with the Israeli prime minister at the White House, meeting in person with another world leader for the first time since returning to power. By Michael D. ShearPeter Baker and Isabel Kershner Peter Baker and Michael D. Shear reported from Washington, and Isabel Kershner from Jerusalem. Follow reactions to President…