Alaska

Putin prepared to meet Zelensky but legitimacy an issue, Russian FM says

Putin has repeatedly raised doubts about Zelensky's legitimacy as his term in office was due to expire in May 2024, but the war means no new presidential election has yet been held.

 (L-R): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia's Vladimir Putin seen near the US embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine (illustrative)
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as they meet in Anchorage, Alaska, last week. The Alaska summit can be scored Putin 1, Trump 0, the writer maintains.

Trump’s next book: The art of surrender - opinion

Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton attends Donald Trump's inauguration as the next President of the United States in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, US, January 20, 2025.

Hillary Clinton: I'd nominate Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize if he secures Putin ceasefire

US President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, August 15, 2025

Coming out of the diplomatic cold? Russia celebrates Trump-Putin summit, US divided


WATCH: B-2 bomber flies over Putin's head in meeting with Trump

Trump and Putin were then seen entering the same limousine, and there did not appear to be any interpreters, as the Russian leader speaks English well enough to converse with Trump.

US President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, August 15, 2025

Trump to let Ukraine decide on territorial swaps with Russia

Half a dozen Ukrainians interviewed ahead of the Alaska summit said they worried Kyiv's interests would not be taken into account.

US President Donald Trump waves while boarding Air Force One, as he departs for Alaska to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, August 15, 2025

No Ukraine ceasefire reached in Trump's Alaska summit with Putin

Trump said that he and Putin did not reach an agreement on "probably the most significant" aspect of their meeting, but there was a very good chance of getting there.

US President Trump meets with Russian President Putin in Alaska, August 15, 2025

7.1 magnitude earthquake hits off the coast of Alaska

The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said.

An aerial view of Anchorage, Alaska.

Alaska’s Nazi Creek renamed after 80 years, following advocacy by son of WWII veteran

Following a campaign by a local advocate, the creek was given a new name in the language of the local Indigenous people, in a move supported by an Anchorage synagogue.

 Dozens of bombs fall from a U.S. bomber toward Japanese-occupied Kiska Island, Aleutian Islands on August 10, 1943.

From Alaska to Norway: Orcas offer prey to humans worldwide

Orcas may share food with humans to build relationships, scientists suggest.

 Killer whales emerging from the ice.

FAA to investigate after fire in cabin of United Airlines Boeing flight

Addtionally, a separate Boeing 737 flight turned back to Portland shortly after take-off on Tuesday after the pilot was concerned about fumes in the cabin.

 A screen displays the logo for Boeing on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, April 2, 2025.

Flight attendant punches passenger attacking woman on Alaska Airlines Flight 2221

Man began screaming uncontrollably after being restrained by crew and passengers.

 Air Alaska.

1,000-year-old cache pit unearthed in Alaska reveals ancient Dene food storage methods

The Dene people, or Athabascans, including the Dena'ina and Ahtna tribes, traditionally used these areas for summer fishing and harvesting salmon and terrestrial meat, essential for their survival.

 1,000-year-old cache pit unearthed in Alaska reveals ancient Dene food storage methods.

Alaska authorities search for missing passenger plane with 10 on board

 An illustrative image of a Cessna plane.

Akiva Tuttle: Raised in Alaska, revealed in Romania, residing in Israel

After a lifetime odyssey of traveling from Alaska to Romania, to Wisconsin to Israel, Akiva Tuttle's journey to Judaism and aliyah is one for the ages.

 Akiva Tuttle with wife, Bonnie, in Acre.