News Wrap: White House says Melania Trump brokered localized ceasefire deal in Oleshky
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The White House announces that First Lady Melania Trump has successfully brokered a localized ceasefire in Oleshky, a Ukrainian city captured by Russia. This ceasefire aims to facilitate humanitarian aid and evacuations from the area, which Mrs. Trump describes as being on the brink of disaster. Both Ukrainian and Russian officials express support for the agreement, which is set to take effect next week. President Trump highlights the First Lady's focus on saving children as a driving force behind the initiative.
In other developments, Romania's president attributes a drone strike that sank a cargo ship in the Black Sea to Russian aggression, resulting in one sailor's death and three others missing. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky raises concerns over ongoing interruptions to military access to Starlink satellite systems, despite U.S. assurances. Zelensky also announces upcoming technical talks involving the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia in Abu Dhabi.
In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders preparations for a full closure of the occupied West Bank following the fatal shooting of two Israeli soldiers by suspected Palestinian gunmen. Netanyahu vows retaliation against Hamas and outlines plans for demolishing the attackers' homes. This escalation occurs just days before Israeli elections, where Netanyahu seeks another term.
In Tibet, first responders work tirelessly to rescue survivors after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes the city of Nagchu, resulting in at least 16 fatalities and over 50 injuries. The earthquake has caused significant structural damage, complicating rescue efforts due to harsh weather conditions and aftershocks.
Show Notes
In our news wrap Friday, the White House says Melania Trump brokered a localized ceasefire deal in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky, Romania's president blamed Russia for a drone strike that sank a cargo ship in the Black Sea and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the army there to prepare for a full closure of the occupied West Bank. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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