Zelensky Presses Trump for Security Guarantees on Ukraine Ceasefire
Ukrainian president seeks firm commitments as US-brokered peace talks with Russia stall over territory and military arrangements.
WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to press for firm security guarantees as American-brokered efforts to end the war with Russia continued to falter. The talks followed weeks of shuttle diplomacy involving European leaders. The meeting...
Senate Intelligence Panel Demands Briefings on Israeli Threats to Trump
Lawmakers question whether unverified Israeli intelligence prompted secret changes to presidential security.
Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee demanded classified briefings Tuesday over reports that US agencies could not independently corroborate Israeli...
Home Depot Q2 2026 Earnings Beat Estimates as Pro Sales Surge
The Atlanta-based retailer reports stronger-than-expected quarterly results as professional contractor sales offset softer big-ticket consumer spending.
Home Depot is expected to report second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on Tuesday that meet or exceed Wall Street consensus estimates. Steady demand from...
NASA Delays Boeing Starliner Crewed Flights to 2027, Deepening SpaceX Reliance
Continued propulsion problems force another postponement for the CST-100 Starliner, leaving NASA dependent on SpaceX for International Space Station crew rotations.
HOUSTON — NASA said Tuesday that Boeing's Starliner spacecraft would not return to crewed service before 2027, extending the agency's dependence on SpaceX's...
India Launches Youth Diabetes Screening Drive Across States
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has called for diabetes prevention to become a national priority, with health agencies planning expanded screening and lifestyle programmes for younger Indians.
India's Ministry of Science and Technology and health agencies advanced a national diabetes prevention push on Tuesday, building on Union Minister Dr...
Cubs Chase Playoffs as White Sox Rebuild in Crosstown Classic
Chicago's interleague rivals meet with contrasting seasons: the Cubs fighting for a postseason spot while the White Sox evaluate younger players.
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox met on Tuesday in a Crosstown Classic fixture, pitting a Cubs side chasing a National League postseason...
'Dhamaal 4' Crosses ₹175 Crore as Comedy Sequel Sustains Box Office Strength
Indra Kumar's ensemble comedy maintains strong midweek collections, cementing its status as one of 2026's biggest Hindi-language earners.
'Dhamaal 4', director Indra Kumar's latest instalment in the long-running Hindi comedy franchise, crossed the ₹175 crore mark at the Indian box office on...
Iowa State Fair Draws Record Crowds in Final Days Before August 23 Close
Organizers report strong attendance as the 2026 fair enters its final week, with the Butter Cow sculpture and food vendors among top attractions.
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair continued to draw large crowds on Tuesday as the annual event moved through its final week. The fair opened August 13...
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