Politics

Trump Threatens To Pull US Out of Russia-Ukraine Talks. What Happens Next

May 2, 2025

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. President Donald Trump is on the brink of exiting peace negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war, which has raised a scenario of Europe […]

Ukrainians Declare Victory in Battle of Pokrovsk

May 2, 2025

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Russia's battle for the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk is a "failure," according to the head of a Ukrainian think tank, after many […]

Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine from 8 May

May 2, 2025

Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine from 8 May 17 hours ago Share Save Thomas Mackintosh BBC News, London Vitaliy Shevchenko Russia editor, BBC Monitoring Share Save Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire for the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin said the ceasefire would run from the morning of […]

US and Ukraine sign long-awaited natural resources deal

May 2, 2025

US and Ukraine sign long-awaited natural resources deal 1 day ago Share Save Bernd Debusmann Jr BBC News, Washington DC Tom Bateman US State Department correspondent Share Save US Department of the Treasury US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (l) and Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko (r) sign the natural resources deal The US […]

First Photos Of Putin’s Alleged Secret Son Ivan Vladimirovich, 10, Leaked Online

May 2, 2025

The first images of Vladimir Putin's alleged secret 10-year-old son, Ivan, have surfaced, released by VChK-OGPU, a Russian anti-Kremlin Telegram channel with ties to law enforcement and secret services. According to the Sun, the boy, reportedly the son of Putin and his long-time partner, gymnast Alina Kabaeva, 41, has been kept hidden from the Russian […]

For Putin, ‘US is the main enemy,’ Estonian foreign minister says

May 2, 2025

TALLINN, Estonia — Estonia's top diplomat thinks Russia's war on Ukraine goes well beyond the front lines. "This is not about Europe. I think that for [Russian President Vladimir] Putin and for Russia, the U.S. is the main enemy, like historically," Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna told Fox News in an exclusive interview in Estonia's capital, […]

How BlackRock kept Bitcoin’s price afloat with $2.4bn ETF haul

May 2, 2025

BlackRock’s IBIT took in $2.4 billion during April. The entire exchange-traded fund market accounted for $3 billion. IBIT has more than 50% share of the ETF market. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF isn’t just winning the race — it’s lapping the competition. In April, BlackRock’s IBIT fund hauled $2.45 billion, capturing around 80% of the entire $3 […]

South Carolina in USA Basketball 3X Nationals for first time. These Dawn Staley players were selected

May 2, 2025

South Carolina in USA Basketball 3X Nationals for first time. These Dawn Staley players were selected COLUMBIA — Joyce Edwards, Chloe Kitts, Tessa Johnson and Maddy McDaniel will represent South Carolina women's basketball at the 2025 USA Basketball 3X Nationals from May 2-4 in Mesa, Arizona, the program announced. The event is USA Basketball’s national […]

USWNT to Host Ireland & New Zealand in Separate Series in Charlotte

May 2, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The No. 14 U.S. Women’s National Team is set to host both No. 11 Ireland and No. 10 New Zealand, in two separate series this coming June and July at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C. These international events mark USA’s first hosted series this year and are […]

Team USA Closes Preliminary Round Against Germany

May 2, 2025

The U.S. Under-18 Men’s National Team clinched the top spot in Group B after it beat Sweden, 6-3, Saturday (April 26) at the 2025 IIHF Under-18 Men's World Championship. Despite trailing 2-0 early in the first period, the U.S. responded with six of the next seven goals. Will Moore (Ithaca, N.Y.) got Team USA on […]