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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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Winter Storm Slams U.S., Disrupting Travel and Power Systems

    
        Workers prepare to winch an ambulance stuck in the snow on Saturday in Little Rock, Arkansas.

A sweeping winter storm has carved a path across the United States, bringing heavy snow, fierce winds, and dangerous ice that have disrupted daily life for millions. The severe weather has triggered widespread power outages, leaving households in multiple states without heat as temperatures plunge.

Air travel has been hit especially hard. Thousands of flights have been canceled as airports struggle with icy runways, reduced visibility, and staffing challenges caused by the storm. Major hubs across the Midwest and Northeast have reported significant delays, with airlines urging travelers to check updated schedules before heading to the airport.

Road conditions have also deteriorated rapidly, prompting officials to warn residents to avoid unnecessary travel. Emergency crews continue working to clear highways and restore power, but ongoing snowfall and freezing rain are slowing progress.

Forecasters expect the storm to continue affecting large portions of the country through the start of the week, with additional snowfall and hazardous conditions likely. Residents are being encouraged to stay indoors, conserve energy, and prepare for extended disruptions as the system moves eastward.


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