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State Department says life-saving wheat headed for Yemen won’t go to waste and US may redirect ship after CNN reporting

State Department says life-saving wheat headed for Yemen won’t go to waste and US may redirect ship after CNN reporting

State Department says life-saving wheat headed for Yemen won’t go to waste and US may redirect ship after CNN reporting
Africa|Americas|Asia|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump administration looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates

Trump administration looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates

Trump administration looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

See the moment Russian-American Ksenia Karelina arrives in the US

Ksenia Karelina, a Russian-American woman who was serving 12-year prison sentence for treason in Russia, has landed in the United States. Her release was part of a prisoner swap in exchange for an accused smuggler held in the US.

See the moment Russian-American Ksenia Karelina arrives in the US
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Ksenia Karelina lands in US after prisoner swap with Russia

Ksenia Karelina lands in US after prisoner swap with Russia

Ksenia Karelina lands in US after prisoner swap with Russia
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USAID reverses course and restores some humanitarian aid contracts after WFP warning of possible deadly consequences

USAID reverses course and restores some humanitarian aid contracts after WFP warning of possible deadly consequences

USAID reverses course and restores some humanitarian aid contracts after WFP warning of possible deadly consequences
MidEast|Political|US

Trump says US has begun direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program

Trump says US has begun direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program

Trump says US has begun direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program
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Putin envoy on why Americans should believe there will be an outcome in war

CNN's Phil Mattingly sits down with senior Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, who traveled to Washington, DC, for talks on strengthening relations between Russia and Ukraine as they seek to end the war. Dmitriev's visit marks the first time a senior Russian official has visited Washington, DC, for talks since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 and marks a further step in the marked warming in relations between the two countries since President Donald Trump returned to office in January.

Putin envoy on why Americans should believe there will be an outcome in war
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Top Russian negotiator says US businesses would be welcome in Russia if sanctions were lifted

Top Russian negotiator says US businesses would be welcome in Russia if sanctions were lifted

Top Russian negotiator says US businesses would be welcome in Russia if sanctions were lifted
Europe|Political|US|World

Hegseth expected to skip key meeting with allies on Ukraine support

Hegseth expected to skip key meeting with allies on Ukraine support

Hegseth expected to skip key meeting with allies on Ukraine support
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

Amid USAID chaos, some humanitarian aid groups still aren’t getting paid for lifesaving programs

Amid USAID chaos, some humanitarian aid groups still aren’t getting paid for lifesaving programs

Amid USAID chaos, some humanitarian aid groups still aren’t getting paid for lifesaving programs
Europe|Political|US|World

Senior Russian official visits Washington for talks with Trump administration

Senior Russian official visits Washington for talks with Trump administration

Senior Russian official visits Washington for talks with Trump administration
Political|US|World

State Department formally notifies Congress it is effectively dissolving USAID

State Department formally notifies Congress it is effectively dissolving USAID

State Department formally notifies Congress it is effectively dissolving USAID
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump admin temporarily restores funding to initiative tracking Russian war crimes

Trump admin temporarily restores funding to initiative tracking Russian war crimes

Trump admin temporarily restores funding to initiative tracking Russian war crimes
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump admin has terminated majority of its funding for key Syrian humanitarian organization

Trump admin has terminated majority of its funding for key Syrian humanitarian organization

Trump admin has terminated majority of its funding for key Syrian humanitarian organization
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat

‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat

‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Researchers have lost access to evidence of alleged Russian war crimes following Trump admin funding cut

Researchers have lost access to evidence of alleged Russian war crimes following Trump admin funding cut

Researchers have lost access to evidence of alleged Russian war crimes following Trump admin funding cut
Political|US

Judge declines to block DOGE takeover of US Institute of Peace while legal challenge plays out

Judge declines to block DOGE takeover of US Institute of Peace while legal challenge plays out

Judge declines to block DOGE takeover of US Institute of Peace while legal challenge plays out
Europe|Political|World

CNN speaks to Russian philosopher referred to as ‘Putin’s brain’ on day of Trump-Putin call

Prominent Russian philosopher and political theorist Alexander Dugin has told CNN that he believes President Trump is closer ideologically to President Putin than to Washington’s Western allies. The Russian scholar has often been referred to as "Putin's brain" or "Putin's philosopher" and is considered by many to be the ideological architect of the Kremlin chief’s invasion of Ukraine. CNN’s Fred Pleitgen spoke to him in Moscow.

CNN speaks to Russian philosopher referred to as ‘Putin’s brain’ on day of Trump-Putin call
Political|US|World

Hear McMaster's prediction about Trump and Putin's negotiations

As President Donald Trump speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, Former Trump National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster tells CNN how he expects Trump to handle Putin's demands.

Hear McMaster's prediction about Trump and Putin's negotiations
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

After call with Trump, Putin agrees to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure targets

After call with Trump, Putin agrees to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure targets

After call with Trump, Putin agrees to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure targets
Crime|Political|US

DOGE gains access to US Institute of Peace after Trump administration overhauls board

DOGE gains access to US Institute of Peace after Trump administration overhauls board

DOGE gains access to US Institute of Peace after Trump administration overhauls board

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