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In Kyiv, Ukraine, President Trump's envoy praised President Zelenskyy as a courageous leader amid the war with Russia, following positive discussions. European governments supported Zelenskyy and planned to send aid, while Russia continued its attacks despite ongoing talks with the U.S., sparking a public quarrel between Trump and Zelenskyy over Ukraine's role in the conflict. Full Article

Assistant to the President and Special Presidential Envoy for Russia and Ukraine Keith Kellogg praised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a "courageous leader" in a tweet following President Donald Trump's criticism of Zelenskyy as a "Dictator without Elections." Kellogg, who met with Zelenskyy this week, described their discussions as extensive and positive, emphasizing Zelenskyy's leadership during a time of war. Trump's comments on Truth Social accused Zelenskyy of failing to protect his country, while Kellogg...

New York Yankees players will now be allowed to wear beards after the team announced the elimination of their long-standing grooming policy, deemed outdated and unreasonable by managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner. The decision comes after years of discussions with former and current players, with Vice President JD Vance's facial hair playing a role in the change. The policy, dating back to 1973, initially targeted famous players like Sparky Lyle and Thurman Munson, and has...

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss a possible deal to end the conflict in Ukraine, with notable absence of any Ukrainian official. This marks a significant shift in the US stance on the conflict, as President Trump referred to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as a dictator and falsely claimed he started the war. Many fear Trump's eagerness...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin distributed welfare aid and inaugurated infrastructure projects worth ₹1,476 crore in Cuddalore on Friday. He inaugurated 602 completed projects, including a drinking water initiative benefiting 6.8 lakh people and handed over 550 tenements. Additionally, he announced plans for developing Wellington Lake and allocated funds for Veeranam Lake and road widening projects in the district. Full Article

The Edmonton Police Commission has named Deputy Chief Devin Laforce and Deputy Chief Warren Driechel as interim co-chiefs following the retirement of former Chief Dale McFee. Both will rotate in the role until a permanent chief is selected, bringing over 50 years of combined experience with the EPS. McFee will transition to the role of Alberta's top civil servant as deputy minister of executive council. Full Article