News – Town Asheville

Trump hostage envoy dismisses report of Israel abandonment threat as 'fake news'
on May 20, 2025 at 10:03 am
Special envoy slams "fake news" report on President Donald Trump’s stance toward Israel, discusses progress in hostage negotiations and says of new US aid going to Gaza that "perhaps there needs to be a replacement for UNRWA."
Israeli ambassador lashes out at UN official, condemns UK, France, Canada statement on aid
on May 19, 2025 at 8:58 pm
U.K., France and Canada condemn Israel's Gaza operations, urging a ceasefire and more aid. Israeli U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon defends actions and demands hostage release.
Reagan admin official who helped America defeat communism dead at age 83
on May 19, 2025 at 8:45 pm
Michael A. Ledeen, influential in the Cold War and a proponent of nonviolent revolution in Iran, dies at 83. His work inspired dissidents worldwide.
Trump says Russia, Ukraine to start ceasefire negotiations after Putin call
on May 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for two hours in a call both called “useful," but offered no breakthrough in Russia–Ukraine peace negotiations.
Lufthansa flight flew for 10 minutes without conscious pilot, investigation reveals
on May 19, 2025 at 4:56 pm
A Lufthansa Airbus A321 flight experienced a incident on Feb. 17, 2024, when a copilot fainted alone while the captain was on a restroom break.
Trump's tough policies push UK, EU to significantly expand trade and defense
on May 19, 2025 at 4:10 pm
The U.K. and EU enhance their partnership with new trade and defense deals as President Donald Trump's tariffs challenge and defense policies impact U.S. relations with Western allies.
Iranian president calls for negotiation and dialogue as nuclear talks continue
on May 19, 2025 at 2:21 pm
As nuclear talks continue, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian seeks dialogue with the U.S., focusing on civilian nuclear rights and potential sanctions relief.