(2025-08-16). Putin, Trump conclude one-on-one talks. eng.belta.by The meeting between the two leaders lasted approximately three hours. Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are expected to hold a joint press conference to summarize the outcomes of their discussions.
(2025-08-16). Ushakov unsure of timing for next Putin-Trump meeting. eng.belta.by Responding to the question, the Russian President's aide said: "I don't know yet". "The U.S. president said he would call his counterparts and discuss the results of these talks with them," Yury Ushakov said. "Then we'll decide how to proceed."
(2025-08-16). Why Did Trump-Putin Talks Skip Ukraine's Ceasefire? thinktank.pk In the crisp, sub-Arctic air of Anchorage, Alaska — a place once sold by Russia to the United States in 1867 for a mere $7.2 million — two world leaders met on August 15, 2025, aiming to thaw the icy conflict in Ukraine. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shook hands on a …
(2025-08-16). Trump holds lengthy call with Zelensky following Putin meeting. eng.belta.by The briefing note specified that Trump remained aboard Air Force One upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington as he continued these diplomatic consultations.
(2025-08-16). Putin-Trump meeting in Alaska brings new hope for global security. infobrics.org By restoring Russian-American ties, the summit effectively made the world safer.
(2025-08-16). Putin-Trump meeting extends beyond two hours. eng.belta.by The discussions are being held in a "three-on-three" format, but the two presidents began their dialogue earlier on the tarmac after arriving in Alaska.
(2025-08-16). Israel vs Iran: On the Brink of War? Can Trump Bring Peace with Russia? scheerpost.com By Jackson Hinkle Tensions are escalating in the Middle East as Israel and Iran stand on the edge of another possible war. Veteran journalist Joe Lauria joins Jackson Hinkle to explore whether Donald Trump can secure peace with Russia and prevent a catastrophic conflict between Israel and Iran. From secret diplomatic moves to high-stakes military …
(2025-08-16). WION: Trump-Putin Meet: Trump Puts Pressure on Zelensky, Europe. gilbertdoctorow.com This morning's interview with India's largest global broadcaster in English, WION, has received a significant number of views. I found it interesting to peruse the Comments section, which indicates a shift in Indian public opinion away from pro-US to more balanced praise for both Russia and the US compared to Comments in my earlier appearances …
(2025-08-16). Trump vs. Goldman Sachs: Could presidential attacks silence wall street analysts. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Investors and professors are worried that Wall Street experts may start lowering their reports because U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized Goldman Sachs' economic research on tariff risks. This could mean that markets don't get correct and independent information.Big banks like Goldman Sachs do a lot of research that helps institutional investors like hedge funds and asset managers decide how to put their money to work. But Trump said that Goldman Sachs, its economic team, and CEO David Solomon were giving "false forecasts," which started an argument about what this meant for the ethics of…
(2025-08-16). La guerra delle tariffe spinge l'India verso una ridefinizione della propria autonomia strategica. strategic-culture.su L'aumento punitivo dei dazi USA contro l'India ha acceso una crisi commerciale che si è subito riflessa in tensioni diplomatiche tra le due parti. Nuova Delhi risponde riaffermando autonomia strategica e cercando alleanze economiche e politiche alternative. | Segue nostro La decisione dell'amministrazione statunitense guidata da Donald Trump di aumentare progressivamente i dazi sulle importazioni indiane — fino a raggiungere, co…
(2025-08-16). 'Stepping from yesterday into tomorrow': Key outcomes of Putin-Trump Alaska summit. eng.belta.by The high-stakes meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump took place in Anchorage, Alaska, with the Ukrainian crisis dominating negotiations.
(2025-08-16). Trump Fires Official Behind Monthly Jobs Report After Weak Data, Nominates Controversial Heritage Foundation Economist. moguldom.com President Donald Trump fired the head of the government agency that produces monthly jobs reports on August 1 after disappointing employment data, then nominated Heritage Foundation economist E.J. Antoni to replace her, sparking unprecedented criticism from economists across the political spectrum. The dramatic move came after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released data showing the …
(2025-08-16). Federal Workers Protest Social Security Cutbacks – Privatization. indybay.org In recognition of the 90th birthday of the Social Security Act, on August 14, workers who administrate benefits that 70 million Americans receive through the Act, gathered at the US Federal Building to protest the DOGE staff cuts and Trump administration's move towards privatization. The workers said that staff cuts have resulted in their having to serve more people than ever while "experiencing one of the lowest staffing levels in 60 years." In addition, beneficiaries are experiencing degraded services "combined with chaotic and confusing policy changes."
(2025-08-16). Trump and Putin make no meaningful announcements at Alaska summit. wsws.org US President Donald Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska Friday, in the first visit by the Russian leader to the United States since 2015.
(2025-08-16). Some Thoughts On The Trump-Putin Summit. popularresistance.org After reading some 20+ pieces about the upcoming Trump-Putin talks I still have no idea of what the outcome might be. Trump's uttering about the talks and Ukraine are, as usually, all over the place. | There seems to be some agreements already between the parties. If it were not so there would be no summit. | The Russian side is aiming at much more than Ukraine. The size and high ranks of its delegation is otherwise unexplained: | The Kremlin aide noted the very high level of the Russian delegation, which he said would include Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Ushakov himself, Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, Fina…
(2025-08-16). Deal or no deal? Alaska summit ends with vague hints at something. responsiblestatecraft.org The
(2025-08-16). Community unites for Trinity River clean-up as flows are threatened by Trump biological opinion. indybay.org The event centered Indigenous leadership and stewardship, bringing youth and families together to care for the river while educating participants on the deep cultural and ecological significance of the Trinity River, along with current threats to the river's flows from the Trump administration, according to SCS.
(2025-08-16). ICE raids intensify in San Diego as Democrats, trade unions do nothing. wsws.org With its standing as one of the nation's prominent urban military hubs and its close proximity to the Mexican border, the coastal city of San Diego in California has been a target of particular significance in the Trump administration's nationwide deportation campaign.
(2025-08-16). Zhang Yongle: Reconfiguring Hegemony. newleftreview.org A view from China of the battle for America's ideological soul, pitting Trump, home-grown nemesis of Western liberal democracy, against Francis Fukuyama, subtlest philosopher of its world-historical triumph. Are these contrasted figures two manifestations of the same hegemonic principle?
(2025-08-16). The Heat: Trump-Putin Summit. america.cgtn.com 
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska. Engaging face-to-face for the first time in six years, the leaders met for nearly three hours. | Can they make progress on a ceasefire in Ukraine and work towards an eventual end to the conflict? | Joining the discussion: | Anton Fedyashin is a professor of history at American University. | William Lawrence is…
(2025-08-16). Trump speaks with Zelensky, NATO leaders after summit with Putin. newarab.com 
Donald Trump held a lengthy phone call with Ukrainian President Trump held the calls on his way back to Washington, landing in the early hours of Saturday morning. | European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was among those on the call, in which Trump…
(2025-08-16). Trump on Summit with Putin: We Made Great Progress Today. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Kyle Anzalone / Following a three-hour meeting…
(2025-08-16). Continuing Biden's policy, Trump Labor Department rejects Will Lehman's UAW election complaint. wsws.org The decision comes amid a major crisis within the UAW bureaucracy, with union president Shawn Fain being drawn up on charges by another section of the apparatus.
(2025-08-16). Trump administration reopens $5B EV charging program after losses in court. grist.org 
(2025-08-16). Deal reached after US capital sues Trump over police takeover. geo.tv 
An US Capitol Police office enters his car parked on the side walk near the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on August 8, 2025. — AFPThe Justice Department reached an agreement on Friday with Washington authorities over control of the US capital's police department after President…
(2025-08-16). Trump expresses desire for another meeting with Putin. eng.belta.by Donald Trump said he plans to meet with Vladimir Putin again following their 15 August talks in Alaska, citing significant potential for cooperation between Moscow and Washington.
(2025-08-16). Trump's Venezuela Drug War Gambit and the Militarization Playbook at Home. orinocotribune.com 
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(2025-08-16). Trump admin backs off Washington, DC police takeover after striking deal. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump had placed Washington's police department under federal control earlier this week.
(2025-08-16). Trump says he had "very productive meeting" with Putin, but no deal reached. independent.co.ug 
ANCHORAGE, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he had a "very productive meeting" with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, but the summit ended without a deal on the Ukraine crisis. The two presidents held a joint press conference after concluding their talks at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in …
(2025-08-16). Zelensky to meet Trump in Washington on 18 August. eng.belta.by Zelensky noted that their conversation lasted an hour and a half and was substantive. According to him, Trump outlined key points from his negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2025-08-16). Social Security is under a brutal assault on 90th anniversary. indybay.org Tomorrow at 1-2pm on Saturday August 16, at the Social Security office at 2045 Allston Way, in Berkeley, there will be a "Protect Our Checks Rally" to help save Social Security from the convicted felon President Trump, DOGE, and the greedy Wall Street billionaires!
(2025-08-16). Russian US summit in Anchorage : Over 2 5 hours — longest meeting. thinktank.pk Donald Trump thanked Vladimir Putin and his entire team during a joint press briefing in Anchorage, following their longest-ever bilateral meeting lasting over 2.5 hours. Trump joked that some members of Putin's team are "almost as famous as the boss" and recalled "good, productive meetings" they've had in the past. The talks focused on Ukraine …
(2025-08-16). Coinciding with Alaska Summit, Militarily, Russia has the Upper Hand. Destruction of HIMARS Rocket System and 'Sapsan' Missile Program. globalresearch.ca Introductory Note: | While seemingly constructive negotiations were unfolding in Alaska, developments in the Ukraine war theater present a different picture. | Does President Trump realize that from a military standpoint Russia has the Upper Hand. | The carefully documented article of military …
(2025-08-16). Melania Trump sends letter to Putin about abducted children. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with US first lady Melania Trump during a meeting on the sidelines.— Reuers/File US President Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump, raised the plight of children in Ukraine and Russia in a personal letter to Russian President…
(2025-08-16). Trump signals he may walk out of Alaska summit with Putin. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – On Friday, a U.S. source told CNN that President Donald Trump is ready to back out of his planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska if he thinks Putin is not serious about coming to a deal. The source made it clear that "all options are still on the table," which means that Trump could leave the meeting early.In comments to reporters on Thursday, Trump himself tipped his hat to the idea, saying that he would quickly figure out how the talks were going. He said, "I'll know in the first two, three, four, or five minutes whether the meeting is good or bad." "It will end very quickly…
(2025-08-16). Trump praises significant progress on Ukraine agreements. eng.belta.by The U.S leader described great progress achieved during talks with his Russian counterpart, noting Vladimir Putin appears equally committed to ending the Ukraine conflict.
(2025-08-16). Why is South Africa's army chief under fire for backing Iran? aljazeera.com General Rudzani Maphwanya's comments in Iran come as South Africa is trying to negotiate tariff relief with Trump.
(2025-08-16). Ukraine targets Russian oil refinery ahead of Putin-Trump summit. newarab.com 
(2025-08-16). Two wounded in shooting near mosque in Sweden. newarab.com 
Two people were wounded Friday in a shooting near a mosque in the Local media quoted witnesses as saying at least one person was shot as he left the Police provided no details about the circumstances of the shooti…
(2025-08-16). Don't Single Out Military Deportations, Dismantle The Deportation Machine. popularresistance.org One Purple Heart veteran is in deportation proceedings. Another has self-deportedin anticipation of being detained. The father of three Marines is beaten and arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at work. The wife of a Marine languishes in a Louisiana immigration detention center, apprehended at her green card interview. | Amid a brutal escalation of immigrant deportations in 2025, a spate of news stories including those above highlights a convergence of the U.S. military and immigration system. Immigrants have always served in the U.S. military, and their veteran status does not protect th…
(2025-08-15). Trump's Takeover of DC Police Department Faces New Lawsuit amid Crackdown. globalresearch.ca The United States capital, Washington, DC, has challenged President Donald Trump's takeover of its police department in court, hours after his administration
(2025-08-15). In run-up to Trump-Putin talks, Russian offensive encircles Ukrainian units in Pokrovsk. wsws.org Despite the talks, there will be no lasting diplomatic resolution of the NATO-Russia conflict, which can only be ended on a progressive basis by an anti-war movement of the working class.
(2025-08-15). Belarus government contacts with White House, U.S. Department of State in spotlight. eng.belta.by After talking to the Belarus president the U.S. president made a post on the social network Truth Social. Among other things Donald Trump wrote that "we are also discussing the release of 1,300 additional prisoners". Valentin Rybakov was asked to explain the manner of the conversation about the matter.
(2025-08-15). What Lies Behind Trump's Attacks Against Venezuela? dissidentvoice.org 
As if President Trump intended to meet professional US mercenary Erik Prince halfway, US Attorney General Pam Bondi increased the existing US bounty on President Maduro—originally set at $15 million—from $25 million to $50 million for anyone providing "information leading to his arrest or conviction." In late 2024, Prince, a professional mercenary, alongside Venezuela's far …
(2025-08-15). Putin-Trump talks begin in three-on-three format. eng.belta.by The meeting is taking place in a room at premises of the U.S. military base Elmendorf-Richardson. The room is decorated with a Russian flag and a U.S. flag.
(2025-08-15). Trump and Putin Meeting in Alaska: 'Chess With the Bear'. bylinetimes.com 
(2025-08-15). Afghans In US Face Uncertainty After The Cancellation Of Their Humanitarian Relief. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Thousands of Afghans living in the United States face an uncertain future after a federal appeals court ruled on July 21, 2025, that the Trump administration can end a …
(2025-08-15). Trump orders Pentagon to use military force against Latin American drug cartels. wsws.org A US invasion of Mexico would rupture relations between the two countries, blow apart the USMCA trade agreement, and lead to another forever war.
(2025-08-15). Washington DC Wakes Up Packed With Federal Agents and National Guards. orinocotribune.com Previously, Trump declared a 'Public Safety Emergency' in this city, something local authorities dispute. | Since Wednesday night, hundreds of federal agents and National Guard members have been patrolling the streets of Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump placed the city's police under federal control. | The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) set up checkpoints in several areas of the city and increased patrols in shifts covering 24 hours a day. | On Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt s…
(2025-08-15). Putin, Trump begin summit with one-on-one talks in U.S. president's limo. eng.belta.by After a photo shoot on the tarmac of the U.S. military base Elmendorf-Richardson Donald Trump invited Vladimir Putin to travel to the negotiation venue in his armored limousine Cadillac One. This is how the leaders started confidential talks even on the way to the negotiation venue.
(2025-08-15). Putin's aircraft lands in Anchorage. eng.belta.by It is the first meeting of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump after the Republican president returned to the White House in January 2025. Apart from that, it is the first visit of a Russian leader to Alaska ever, including the time of the Russian Empire and the USSR.
(2025-08-15). Lukashenko talks to U.S. president's representative John Coale over phone. eng.belta.by The phone call took place in continuation of the head of state's conversation with President of the United States of America Donald Trump. Upon Donald Trump's instructions John Coale called the Belarusian leader.
(2025-08-15). US Economy Tariffs, Deficit Spending and Debt. Helena Glass. globalresearch.ca Two US chip makers, Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, have made a deal with President Trump; for every authorized advanced AI chip they sell to China, the US government gets 15% of the revenue. | Effectively nationalizing public corporations while opening …
(2025-08-15). Trump's tariffs: A war against the working class. wsws.org A central aim of Trump's tariffs is to provide revenue to the administration to pay for the handouts to the ultra-wealthy and the corporations.
(2025-08-15). Sanctuary Cities In The US Were Born In The 1980S As Central American Refugees Fled Civil Wars. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Sanctuary cities in the United States, which limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement , have drawn the ire of President Donald Trump during both of …
(2025-08-15). Putin, Trump meet on runway in Anchorage. eng.belta.by Donald Trump greeted the guest right on a runway of the U.S. joint military base Elmendorf-Richardson. The American leader was clapping hands as he welcomed his guest, who was walking along a red carpet strip. The politicians had a firm handshake.
(2025-08-15). What Trump Isn't Telling You About BRICS. fpif.org
(2025-08-15). Trump in Anchorage to meet with Putin. eng.belta.by The White House press pool clarified that the aircraft landed at 10: 20 local time (21: 20 Minsk time).
(2025-08-15). The Trump administration's assault on science feels eerily Soviet. grist.org 
(2025-08-15). Selected Articles: Will the Trump-Putin Meeting be Held in Alaska at a U.S. Military Base? Or in the "Neutral Zone" of the Diomede Islands in the Bering Strait? globalresearch.ca 
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(2025-08-15). Afghans in US mark Taliban Kabul takeover amid Trump immigration crackdown. aljazeera.com Advocates say Trump policies add fear to four years of uncertainty for Afghans seeking safety in US after Taliban rise.
(2025-08-15). IAM bureaucracy appeals to fascist Senator Hawley to intervene in Boeing strike. wsws.org Boeing machinists should set up rank-and-file committees to mobilize other sections of workers behind them, their real allies in this fight, and prepare for a break with the IAM apparatus and political struggle against both big business parties.
(2025-08-15). Finally, Two Presidents Will Meet. moderndiplomacy.eu The world looks forward to witnessing an upcoming summit between two presidents who represent two different characters. This summit comes after a period of great tension between America and Russia, and the aftermath of moving two American submarines near the Russian shores due to the threatening statements launched by Dmitry Medvedev, the Russian Deputy Chairman …