Russia plays down swift progress in talks after Trump envoy optimism
The Kremlin signaled limited expectations after Steve Witkoff voiced optimism for real progress toward a Black Sea ceasefire during US Russia talks in Riyadh focusing on 30 day monitoring. Moscow reiterated many unsettled issues, citing past Black Sea grain initiative failures and insisting on conditions for a broader ceasefire.
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U.N to cut Gaza staff after compound strike
The United Nations plans to reduce its footprint in Gaza by about a third of its roughly 100 international staff after an Israeli tank strike hit a UN compound, killing one Bulgarian staffer and wounding five others. The UN says it is not leaving Gaza and will maintain about 13,000 national staff, mainly for UNRWA, amid ongoing humanitarian crises and renewed Israeli bombardment.
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Usha Vance to visit Greenland this week
Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland this week with a small U S delegation to observe historic sites and Greenlandic heritage. The trip coincides with ongoing debate over U S interest in Greenland and its strategic importance amid Danish sovereignty.
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Portraits of Trump and Obama to be taken down in Colorado Capitol
A Trump painting among presidential portraits in the Colorado Capitol Rotunda in Denver will be removed after Trump claimed it is distorted. Senate Republican leaders asked for removal, funded by a GoFundMe that raised over ten thousand dollars to commission the 2019 portrait. Democrats say the move is GOP driven, while initial objections praised the artist’s nonconfrontational depiction.
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DeJoy resigns as Postmaster General amid protests
Postmaster Louis DeJoy steps down after nearly five years, with Deputy Doug Tulino to lead until a permanent replacement is named. He faced weekend worker protests over proposed 10 000 job cuts and budget reductions tied to the Department of Government Efficiency.
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