Trump said he would meet with the Russian leader in Alaska on Aug. 15, following Putin’s proposal. Hours later, Ukraine’s Zelensky ruled out giving up land.

The Aug. 15 summit will mark the first time the U.S. and Russia leaders will be together in person during President Trump's second term.

Israel’s security cabinet has voted to expand the war in Gaza, marking a major escalation at a time when it is under intense domestic and international pressure to end the conflict.

International condemnation grew Saturday over Israel's decision for a military takeover of Gaza City, while little appeared to change immediately on the ground in the territory shattered by 22 months of war.

The decision has been criticised by world leaders, the United Nations and even the country’s own military leadership. In conversations recorded over the past week, we hear from people in Israel including 18-year-old David,