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Peace Talks Falter as New Strikes Shake Ukraine

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives the heads of delegations participating in the UAE hosted trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine, Director of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kirill Budanov, United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov, Chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Igor Kostyukov, and Jared Kushner at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. US‑mediated negotiations aimed at easing the war in Ukraine ended abruptly without an agreement after Russia launched a series of overnight airstrikes that hit multiple Ukrainian cities and energy facilities. The renewed bombardment intensified pressure on the talks, which had been viewed as a tentative step toward de‑escalation. Diplomats from both sides described the discussions as “constructive but inconclusive,” noting that major sticking points — in...

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Rising Tensions as Minneapolis Leaders Urge ICE to Leave After Fatal Shooting

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Public anger intensified in Minneapolis after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a man during an enforcement operation, prompting renewed calls from protesters and Democratic officials for federal agents to withdraw from the city.

Demonstrators gathered in the streets within hours of the incident, demanding accountability and questioning why federal immigration officers continue to conduct operations in Minneapolis. The shooting — the second fatal encounter involving federal immigration agents in the city in a short span — has deepened concerns about the tactics and oversight of these operations.

Local and state leaders voiced frustration, arguing that the presence of federal agents has escalated tensions rather than improved public safety. They urged the federal government to remove ICE personnel from Minnesota while investigations proceed.

Community groups say they plan to maintain pressure on city and state officials until meaningful changes are made and federal agents are no longer deployed in Minneapolis.

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