Russia’s top economic envoy to visit Washington as Trump-Putin diplomacy accelerates
A senior Russian official is expected to arrive in Washington this week for direct talks with the Trump administration, a source familiar with the plan confirmed.
The U.S. Deep South is facing a powerful winter storm, causing heavy snow, freezing rain, and widespread disruptions. At least 9 deaths have been reported, along with flight cancellations, highway closures, and power outages.
A rare winter storm is wreaking havoc across the U.S. Deep South, bringing snow, freezing rain, and arctic temperatures to Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding states.
At least 9 deaths have been reported due to the cold, including four from cold exposure—two in Texas and two in Georgia and Milwaukee. The storm has caused widespread disruptions, including highway closures, flight cancellations, and power outages.
More than 2 thousand flights were canceled on Tuesday, with 3,000 more delayed, according to FlightAware, flight tracker. Airports in Houston and Tallahassee have been shut down, and Port Houston closed its facilities as the storm continues.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for sharp temperature drops, especially overnight, which could worsen power outages and further disrupt travel.
States such as Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida are experiencing up to 25 centimeters of snow, with record snowfall reported in Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida. Northern parts of New York state are also affected, receiving up to 45 centimeters of snow.
The storm is expected to continue impacting the region, causing significant travel and infrastructure challenges.
Aid groups in Myanmar’s worst-hit areas urgently need shelter, food, and water after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed over 2,700 people. Rescue efforts face challenges due to ongoing civil war, damaged infrastructure, and restricted aid access, with the toll expected to rise.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was banned from running for public office for five years after being convicted of embezzlement, ruling her out of the 2027 presidential race. She received a four-year prison sentence, with two years suspended, and a €100,000 fine. Le Pen plans to appeal.
Apple marked its 49th anniversary by reaching a market capitalization of $3.3 trillion. Despite recent tech stock volatility, Apple's shares surged 28% in 2024.
The Armenian armed forces attempted three reconnaissance drone flights over Azerbaijan Army positions near Gerenzur, but all were successfully intercepted. Meanwhile, Armenian units repeatedly fired on Azerbaijani positions from multiple regions, escalating tensions in the area.
Taiwan has reported a sharp increase in Chinese military activity as Beijing concluded two days of war games around the island, intensifying tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
Hunter Biden has voluntarily surrendered his license to practice law in Washington, D.C., following criminal convictions that raised questions about his professional eligibility.
Within hours of Trump’s “Liberation Day” speech, a chorus of global voices began responding — some cautiously, others furiously. While the U.S. president promised to rebalance what he called “decades of economic exploitation,” world capitals began drawing their own red lines.
Standing in the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump declared what he called “Liberation Day”, announcing a raft of tariffs on U.S. trading partners — the most expansive use of trade powers in modern American history.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has firmly pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in acquiring Greenland, declaring that the Arctic island “belongs to the Greenlanders.”
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