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Ahmed Al-Sharaa · SyriaU.S. President Donald Trumpbegan a meeting with Syria's president in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, according to a Washington Post pool report, after a surprise U.S. announcement it would lift all sanctions on the Islamist-led government.See the Story
President Donald Trump meets Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first meeting between nations' leaders in 25 years
46% Center coverage: 507 sources

Ukraine War · RussiaRussian President Vladimir Putin early Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Turkey to end Europe's longest military conflict since World War II. Putin's offer came in response to requests from Kyiv and President Donald Trump for a 30-day ceasefire. The Russian president said there would be no conditions for the restart of negotiations.
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Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Turkey to end war
46% Center coverage: 179 sources

Pope Leo XIV · Vatican CityPope Leo XIV on Monday called for the release of imprisoned journalists and affirmed the 'precious gift of free speech and the press' in an audience with some of the 6,000 journalists who descended on Rome to cover his election as the first American pontiff.See the Story
Pope Leo XIV urges release of imprisoned journalists, affirms gift of free speech and press
43% Center coverage: 159 sources