• Russia-Ukraine Talks Are Resuming This Week
  • Clintons to Testify in Epstein Investigation
  • Russian Drones Kill at Least 12 in Ukraine
  • NATO's Ability to Deter Russia Takes a Hit
  • Power Outages hit Ukraine and Moldova
Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – The terms of a Russian commitment to U.S. President Donald Trump to temporarily halt its bombardment of Ukraine during one of the country’s bleakest winters in years remained unclear Friday, as Ukrainians braced for even worse conditions to come next week.

Olympic organizers invoke ancient pledge to call for suspension of all wars

ATHENS, Greece (AP) – If the rules of ancient Greece were observed today, drone and missile fire over Ukraine would stop on Friday as guns fall silent in the Olympic tradition. The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin in one week, and the United Nations and organizers are calling for a 7-week pause of all wars worldwide – as they do every time the Olympics take place.

Attempts at a ceasefire in Russia's war in Ukraine have proven futile

U.S. President Donald Trump says President Vladimir Putin has agreed to temporarily halt the targeting of the Ukrainian capital and other towns as the region suffers under bitterly cold temperatures. The Kremlin confirmed Friday it agreed to hold off striking Kyiv until Sunday, but refused to reveal any details.

Disney's first quarter powered by hits 'Zootopia 2' and 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'

Disney posted a strong first quarter, powered by box-office hits “Zootopia 2” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” But the entertainment giant cautioned that in the second quarter its Experiences division, which includes its theme parks, will likely see modest operating income growth due in part to a decline in visits from international tourists to the U.S.

Musk combines his rocket and AI businesses before expected IPO

NEW YORK (AP) – Elon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before what’s expected to be a massive initial public offering for the business later this year.

Robotaxi pioneer Waymo gets $16 billion injection to accelerate expansion

Robotaxi pioneer Waymo has raised another $16 billion to help fuel its ambition for its fleet of self-driving cars to provide rides throughout the world while other deep-pocketed rival services backed by Tesla and Amazon try to catch up.

Clintons Agree to Testify in Epstein Investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) – Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton agreed late Monday to testify in a House investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the Republican leading the probe said an agreement had not yet been finalized.

Kremlin Confirms U.S.-Brokered Russia-Ukraine Talks Are Resuming This Week

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – A new round of U.S.-brokered talks on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine is set to go ahead this week after a brief postponement, a senior Kremlin official said Monday, with negotiations taking place against a backdrop of continued front-line fighting and deadly long-range attacks on rear areas.

President Trump: The Latest Updates

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces tough days ahead trying to muscle a federal funding package to passage and prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown as debate intensifies over the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration enforcement operations.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Iran’s supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a “regional war” in the Mideast, further escalating tensions as President Donald Trump has threatened to militarily strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on recent nationwide protests.