Trump sets two weeks deadline for Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has two weeks to agree to peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, warning that he will decide on the next course of action if Moscow continues to stall. Speaking in an interview with CNN, Trump said he would “know in two weeks what I’m going to do” after …
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Israel’s defense minister warns Gaza City could be destroyed
Israel’s defense minister warned on Friday that Gaza City could be destroyed unless Hamas accepts Israel’s terms, as the country prepares for an expanded offensive in the area.
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Teen Pilot Byron Waller lands in Colombo on World Tour
Byron Waller, a fifteen-year-old Australian and the youngest pilot currently undertaking a worldwide tour, arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday, August 17, and reached Ahmedabad, India, today, August 20, 2025, landing at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. His aim is to set a world record as the youngest pilot to fly around the world. His flight, launched under the campaign …
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“I want to try and get to heaven”: Trump on solving Russian-Ukraine war
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a Ukraine peace deal could boost his chances of getting to heaven — joking that his odds of making it through the pearly gates are currently low.
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U.S. cancels 6,000+ student visas in broad crackdown,
The Trump administration has revoked more than 6,000 visas as part of a sweeping immigration crackdown, a move that has already sparked controversy both domestically and abroad. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) linked the decision to a recent fatal crash in Florida involving an undocumented immigrant truck driver. According to DHS, around 4,000 visas were cancelled for individuals accused …
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The wildfire in Utah,U.S. has burned more than 400 acres
The massive wildfire that hit Utah County, U.S., which started on August 17, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., has now burned more than 400 acres. According to international news reports, it spread rapidly due to the dry grass and brush. An earlier report stated that the burned area was 250 acres, but it has since grown larger. At the moment, …
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Zelensky visit follows Trump-Putin summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he will meet President Trump at the White House on Monday to discuss all of the details regarding ending the killing and the war. Trump has indicated that if the visit goes well, he would schedule another meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting follows a Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, where Trump shifted his …
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Heavy rainfall hits Delhi
Delhi experienced heavy rainfall this morning, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert, warning of continued showers throughout the day. The downpour has already led to widespread water logging and traffic disruptions across key areas, including Ring Road, South Delhi, and arterial roads connecting central and east Delhi. Newly released video footage reveals a decades-old tree …
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Killer whale ‘attack’ fake
A video claiming that orca trainer Jessica Radcliffe was attacked by a killer whale went viral online. Fact-checkers confirmed the clip was AI-generated, and no attack actually happened. Meanwhile, a real video showed a paddler surrounded by wild orcas. The woman struggled to stay balanced while the whales swam nearby, and her terrified screams highlighted the power of these animals. …
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Trump–Putin peace talks set for August 15 in U.S.
The world’s attention is fixed on the 15th of August 2025, when a highly anticipated meeting will take place in Alaska, one of the states of America. The war between Russia and Ukraine, which is still ongoing after more than three and a half years, has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in both countries. This historic …
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