August 18 Trump on what it will take to bring Israeli hostages home: Hamas must be 'confronted and destroyed' President Donald Trump said the remaining hostages will only return once Hamas is "confronted and destroyed" as Israel plans to expand its Gaza offensive.
August 18 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's wardrobe choice for his high-stakes meeting with Trump Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived to the White House for his high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump wearing more formal attire than his typical relaxed wardrobe.
August 18 EU preparing 19th round of Russia sanctions as Zelenskyy meets Trump EU maintains economic pressure on Russia with upcoming sanctions package while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy seeks Western support for Ukraine at White House meeting.
August 18 US-backed Gaza aid group launches reservation system after Trump calls for innovation in warzone deliveries The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation launched a new pilot program aiming to bring more "dignity and order" to aid distribution by reserving parcels in advance.
August 18 US envoy nears Lebanon-Israel ceasefire that would disarm Hezbollah terror group U.S. special envoy to Lebanon to discuss potential ceasefire agreement with Israel after Beirut endorses plan to disarm Hezbollah terrorist group.
August 18 Back from Alaska, Trump starts week with crucial foreign policy talks over Ukraine war Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's White House meeting with Trump could set stage for trilateral summit as Ukraine rejects any peace deal undermining its sovereignty with Russia.
August 18 Trump's AI plan is a bulwark against the rising threat from China President Trump launches bold artificial intelligence strategy to counter Chinese technological dominance and secure America's economic future.
August 18 Trump blasts 'lightweight' Dem senator who criticized Putin summit in Alaska: 'Stupid' President Trump blasted Democrat Sen. Chris Murphy, of Connecticut, as a "lightweight," calling the lawmaker "unattractive" and "stupid," after he criticized the Trump-Putin summit.
August 18 Zelenskyy heads into crucial Trump meeting as US weighs security guarantees for Kyiv Ukraine's Zelenskyy rejects proposals related to territorial concessions to Russia ahead of crucial White House meeting with President Donald Trump and key European allies.
August 18 Gal Gadot blames anti-Israel pressure on Hollywood for Snow White flop Actress Gal Gadot insinuated that the Snow White live-action remake failed at the box office amid controversies over anti-Israel sentiment.