Delve into the rich tapestry of arts, entertainment, and societal trends. From film reviews to cultural commentary, this category celebrates the diverse expressions of human creativity.
President Trump and Putin are meeting to discuss the end of Russia’s war in Ukraine without Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ukrainian journalist Iuliia Mendel. Source link
Vladimir Putin was once an international pariah because of Russia’s war in Ukraine, but now he’s secured a meeting with President Trump to negotiate an end to the conflict. The Kremlin is portraying it as an opportunity for economic cooperation with the U.S. Source link
Syria’s trying to emerge from a multi-layered financial crisis since opposition fighters toppled the regime late last year and formed a government. It’s been given a boost by the US lifting most sanctions, but efforts are hampered by a lack of liquidity. Source link
President Trump to meet with Russia’s Putin on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defends plan to take over Gaza City, Trump promises crackdown on crime and homelessness in Washington, D.C. Source link
World August 9, 20255:27 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Emily Kwong , Geoff Brumfiel , Sacha Pfeiffer 80 years after the Hiroshima bombing, how is nuclear war depicted in film? Listen · 11:48 11:48 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src=”https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5484299/nx-s1-9406159″ width=”100%” height=”290″ frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no” title=”NPR embedded audio player”> Facebook Flipboard … Read more
A view of the ancient site of Gobekli Tepe, known as the world’s oldest temple, in Sanliurfa, Turkey, on Feb. 17. Mustafa Hatipoglu/Anadolu via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mustafa Hatipoglu/Anadolu via Getty Images GOBEKLI TEPE, Turkey — Tour guide Sabahattin Alkan herds curious tourists through the scorching afternoon heat, luring them with the … Read more
FILE – This combination of photos shows Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, in Moscow on May 9, 2025, and President Donald Trump in Washington on Aug. 1. The two are in talks to meet to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, Pool, Mark Schiefelbein, File) Alexander Zemlianichenko, Pool. Mark Schiefelbein/AP/AP hide caption toggle caption … Read more
A photo of an emaciated child in Gaza has gone viral, with many in Israel claiming it depicts false information. Our producer in Gaza meets the child and his family, we hear about how he is doing now and about the food insecurity many in Gaza are facing. (Image credit: Anas Baba) Source link
A photo of a starving child in Gaza has gone viral, with many in Israel claiming it depicts false information. Source link
Shipping containers sit stacked at the Evergreen terminal at the port of Los Angeles, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. Damian Dovarganes/ AP hide caption toggle caption Damian Dovarganes/ AP The Trump Administration’s worldwide tariff wars continue. A top priority for Trump has been resetting U.S. trade relations and earlier this year his administration had vowed “90 … Read more