Summary of Today’s Top News Headlines:
- Russia-Ukraine War: a significant diplomatic meeting took place in Kyiv between U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, aimed at addressing the Russia-Ukraine war. The discussions, described as “detailed and productive,” covered prisoners of war, security guarantees, and the battlefield situation. However, a planned joint press conference was unexpectedly canceled at the U.S.’s request, amplifying tensions amid recent disputes between Trump and Zelenskyy. This event reflects broader U.S. strategies to negotiate peace, reestablish ties with Russia, and explore Ukraine’s mineral resources, raising questions about future American support for Ukraine.
- Tariff: Trump said a new trade deal with China is “possible,” even after imposing 10% tariffs on all Chinese imports and threatening 25% duties on cars, chips, and pharmaceuticals.
- Gaza: Hamas returned the bodies of Israeli hostages Shiri Bibas, her 2 children, and Oded Lifshitz, all killed in Gaza.
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