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Ukraine peace talks achieve little beyond prisoner swap pledge

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators agree to a prisoner swap but made no major breakthroughs in Istanbul ceasefire talks.

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan is on leave amid a sexual misconduct investigation

Facing allegations of sexual misconduct, Karim Khan has temporarily stepped aside as a U.N. investigation enters its final stage, the International Criminal Court announced Friday.

Tough Choices for New Parents in Ukraine’s beleaguered East

Determination and New Life in a Besieged Ukrainian City – a visit to a maternity ward in Slovyansk, a city that’s endured over a decade of Russian assault and oppression.

Here are 5 takeaways from Trump’s first major foreign trip to the Middle East

President Trump was greeted like royalty during his four-day trip to the Middle East, his first major foreign trip of this second term, where it was all about business deals and not moral leadership.

Yuval Raphael, a Hamas attack survivor, is representing Israel at Eurovision

The 24-year-old survived the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on the Nova festival, and will perform a pop ballad, “New Day Will Rise.” Israel’s Eurovision participation has sparked protest due to the Gaza war.

Bikes and bakeries are back: War-torn Khartoum struggles to rebuild

Government forces retook the capital city from rebel troops in April. Now comes the task of rebuilding what was once a bustling metropolis on the Nile.

Construction magnate surrenders to police over Bangkok tower collapse in earthquake

Ninety-two people were confirmed dead in the rubble of the building. The building was the only one in Thailand to collapse in the earthquake that was centered in neighboring Myanmar.

In Abu Dhabi, Trump makes first visit to a mosque as president

While it’s common for U.S. presidents to visit churches, only a few have made official visits to mosques.

Greetings from Dharamshala, India, where these Tibetan kids were having the best time

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international correspondents share snapshots capturing moments from their lives and work in places around the world.

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Trump to meet with Syria’s president in Saudi Arabia, representatives from Russia and Ukraine to gather in Turkey for negotiations, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to defend HHS overhaul on Capitol Hill.

President Trump’s Trip to the Middle East

President Trump’s first major overseas trip of his second term is to the same place as his first term, the Middle East. Trump is visiting the Gulf States of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. And he is scheduled to meet with Syria’s new president for the first time. We’ll hear about the significance of that meeting and the deals between the U.S. and Gulf countries being announced. We’ll also hear about the personal relationships and family business deals Trump has with various Gulf Arab rulers.

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