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Trump Is Pushing India Back Toward China NYT &rt; World News Prime Minister Narendra Modi had been moving to align India with the United States and freeze out China. Now, efforts to rebuild ties between the Asian giants are gaining momentum.

Monday Briefing: A Trump-Zelensky Meeting NYT &rt; World News Plus, an A.I. stuffed animal.

Monday Briefing: A Trump-Zelensky Meeting NYT &rt; World News Plus, an A.I. stuffed animal.

Zelensky Brings Backup to the White House as Trump Aligns More Closely With Putin NYT &rt; World News European leaders are joining a trip to Washington to make sure the trans-Atlantic alliance remains intact.

Air Canada Flight Attendants Say They Will Defy Back-to-Work Order NYT &rt; World News The decision by the union representing the 10,000 workers means that travel chaos will most likely continue for at least a second day.

What to Know About Russia-U.S.-Ukraine Peace Talks NYT &rt; World News The president of Ukraine and his European allies are to visit the White House on Monday, after President Trump backed Russia’s plan to end the war.

Trump Administration Live Updates: European Leaders to Join Zelensky for White House Meeting NYT &rt; World News

Putin’s Ukraine Proposal Backed by Trump Centers on Donbas. Here’s Why. NYT &rt; World News The traditionally Russian-speaking area is at the heart of what the Russian president calls the “root causes” of the war, and taking it over is near the top of his list of territorial and political demands.

Israelis Join Nationwide Rallies to Call for Release of Hostages NYT &rt; World News It was unclear how many people would join the planned day of action, which was expected to culminate with a large evening demonstration.

What to Know About Bolivia’s Presidential Election NYT &rt; World News An economic crisis and political infighting among the country’s long-dominant socialist party could pave the way for the first right-wing president in decades.

Israel Says Iranian Agents Recruited Dozens of Its Citizens NYT &rt; World News The agents cajoled people into acts of sabotage and even assassination plots. The cases have raised questions about greed, gullibility and loyalty.

Ukrainians Fleeing Russia’s Attacks Say the Alaska Summit Was an Insult NYT &rt; World News Evacuees at a shelter in eastern Ukraine reacted angrily to talk that land that has long been theirs could be given to Russia in exchange for peace.

Putin Sees Ukraine Through a Lens of Grievance Over Lost Glory NYT &rt; World News Speaking after Friday’s summit, President Putin again implied that the war is all about Russia’s diminished status since the fall of the Soviet Union.

U.S. Pauses Visitor Visas for Gazans After Laura Loomer Posts NYT &rt; World News The move blocked a pathway for those seeking medical care in the United States, including young children, who have arrived in recent weeks with serious conditions.

Trump Backs Off Cease-Fire Demand in Ukraine War, Aligning With Putin NYT &rt; World News President Trump’s break from a strategy agreed to with European allies could give President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia an edge as talks to end the fighting continue.

Putin keeps talking about the ‘root causes’ of the war. What does he mean? NYT &rt; World News President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Moscow in 2024. Mr. Putin has repeatedly used the phrase ”root causes” to articulate Russian demands for ending the war in Ukraine.

Europe moves to back Ukraine after Trump drops cease-fire demand. NYT &rt; World News Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom, left, and President Emmanuel Macron of France were among the European leaders who released statements in support of Ukraine after President Trump’s meeting with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia on Friday.

The Power of the Trump-Putin Presidential Photo Op NYT &rt; World News At their meeting in Alaska, President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia both understood the power of the summit’s imagery, even if their goals were not accomplished.

With Putin by his side, Trump repeats his claims of a ‘Russia Hoax.’ NYT &rt; World News President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia at their news conference in Alaska on Friday.

Air Canada Strike Grounds Hundreds of Flights, Stranding Passengers NYT &rt; World News More than 100,000 travelers had their plans upended amid the busy summer season as flight attendants faced off with management over wages.