Trump-Putin, Germany's Israel curb, $5 meals and Musk vs Modi

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a Ukraine ceasefire. Germany has suspended arms exports to Israel that could be used in the Gaza strip. Elon Musk’s X battles the Indian government on internet censorship. Plus, the fast food giants trying to reach low income Americans with $5 meals.

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Post from Reuters on August 09, 2025

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