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US ready to be part of security guarantees for Ukraine, Germany's Merz says
ZURICH, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The United States is ready to be part of security guarantees for Ukraine, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday after a summit in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.Merz was speaking to German public broadcaster ZDF ...Reuters
Sat, Aug 16
Motorcycling-Marc Marquez wins Austrian Grand Prix sprint from second row
Marc Marquez wins 12th sprint in 13 roundsMoves 123 points clear of brother AlexAcosta third for KTM on home circuit Aug 16 (Reuters) - Ducati's Marc Marquez conquered his Austrian Grand Prix jinx in style by charging from fourth on the grid to claim victory in Saturday's sprint race ...Reuters
Sat, Aug 16
Putin told Trump he could relax some territorial claims in exchange for Donetsk region, FT reports
Aug 16 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded that Ukraine withdraw from the eastern Donetsk region as a condition for ending Russia's war but told U.S. President Donald Trump he could freeze the rest of the frontline if his core demands were met, the Financial Times reported ...Reuters
Sat, Aug 16
US stops visitor visas for people from Gaza
WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department on Saturday said it was halting all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza while it conducts "a full and thorough review of the process and procedures used to issue a small number of temporary medical-humanitarian visas in recent days....Reuters
Sat, Aug 16
European leaders invited to join Trump's meeting with Zelenskiy at White House, New York Times reports
WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - European leaders are invited to attend a Monday meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the White House, the New York Times reported on Saturday, citing two senior European officials.The meeting follows a summit between T...Reuters
Sat, Aug 16
'Coalition of the willing' leaders to meet on Sunday, French president's office says
PARIS, Aug 16 (Reuters) - "Coalition of the Willing" leaders will meet via video conference on Sunday afternoon ahead of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's visit to Washington on Monday, the French presidency office said on Saturday. The meeting will be co-presided by French President Emman...Reuters
Sat, Aug 16
World leaders react to Trump-Putin summit reaching no deal on Ukraine
Aug 16 (Reuters) - Following are reactions from world leaders on Saturday to the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which did not resolve Moscow's war in Ukraine. UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY ON X: "We support President Trump’s...Reuters
Sat, Aug 16
West must be united during decisive phase for Ukraine, says Poland's Tusk
WARSAW, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The West must remain united as it enters a decisive moment for Ukraine's future and European security, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Saturday after a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska."The game for Ukraine's fut...Reuters
Sat, Aug 16
Air Canada And Air Canada Rouge Action Lockout Of Flight Attendants In Response To CUPE Strike
Aug 16 (Reuters) - Air Canada AC.TO:AIR CANADA AND AIR CANADA ROUGE ACTION LOCKOUT OF FLIGHT ATTENDANTS IN RESPONSE TO CUPE STRIKEAIR CANADA - INITIATES LOCKOUT OF 10,000 FLIGHT ATTENDANTSAIR CANADA: LOCKOUT TOOK EFFECT AT 1:30 AM EASTERN TIME ON AUGUST 16, 2025AIR CANADA - REDUCING FLIGHT SCHEDULES...Reuters
Sat, Aug 16
ADVISORY-Alert on U.S. State Dept approving MC-55A sale for Australia was based on old information and is withdrawn
Aug 16 (Reuters) - The alert on the U.S. State Department approving the sale of MC-55A aircraft-related equipment for Australia for $404 million was based on old information and published in error. The news was first released by the Pentagon on August 6. No replacement will be issued. STORY_NUMBER:S...Reuters
Sat, Aug 16
German chancellor Merz welcomes Trump's efforts to end Ukraine war
BERLIN, Aug 16 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday he welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine and achieve a lasting peace following a summit in Alaska between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin."Ukraine can count on our unwav...Reuters
Sat, Aug 16
Soccer-Atletico's Simeone not worried about proposed LaLiga match in Miami
Aug 16 (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone dismissed concerns about a proposed LaLiga match in the United States featuring Barcelona, saying it was too early to worry about its potential impact.Real Madrid have opposed the proposal to move the December clash between Villarreal and Barc...Reuters
Sat, Aug 16
Melania Trump sends letter to Putin about abducted children
By Steve Holland ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump, raised the plight of children in Ukraine and Russia in a personal letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, two White House officials said on Friday.President Trump hand-delivered the l...Reuters
Sat, Aug 16
URGENT-India welcomes Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska, foreign ministry spokesperson says
Aug 16 (Reuters) - India welcomes the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska and appreciates the progress made in the meeting, a spokesperson for India's foreign ministry said on Saturday."The way forward can only be through dialogue and diplomac...Reuters
Sat, Aug 16
QUOTES-World leaders react to Trump-Putin summit reaching no deal on Ukraine
Aug 16 (Reuters) - Following are reactions from world leaders on Saturday to the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which did not resolve Moscow's war in Ukraine. UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY ON X: "We support President...Reuters
Sat, Aug 16
EU's chief diplomat Kallas says Trump's resolve vital in Ukraine war
BRUSSELS, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in a statement on Saturday that Russia has no intention to end its war in Ukraine "anytime soon" but the United States holds the power to force serious negotiations. "President (Donald) Trump’s re...Reuters
Sat, Aug 16
Italy's PM: Putin, Trump discussed security guarantees for Ukraine
VATICAN CITY, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday said U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin discussed security guarantees for Ukraine during their summit a day earlier in Alaska."The crucial point remains security guarantees to prevent ne...Reuters
Sat, Aug 16
Ukraine needs peace not pause between Russian invasions, Zelenskiy says
KYIV, Aug 16 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Ukraine needed a real, long-lasting peace and not "just another pause" between Russian invasions. "Security must be guaranteed reliably and in the long term, with the involvement of both Europe and the U.S.,"...Reuters
Sat, Aug 16
European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine after Trump-Putin talks
BERLIN, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Several European leaders on Saturday jointly pledged to continue support for Ukraine and maintain pressure on Russia until the war in Ukraine ends, after a summit in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.The joint statement fro...Reuters
Sat, Aug 16
Trump, European leaders discussed 'Article 5' style guarantee for Ukraine outside NATO, sources say
KYIV, Aug 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders discussed possible security guarantees for Ukraine outside NATO but similar to the Alliance's "Article 5" during their call on Saturday, two people familiar with the matter said. One of the people, who requested an...Reuters
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