Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin, says he expects the presidents to have a positive discussion.
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US tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms leave 37 dead and ‘staggering’ damage
The weather cut a swathe of destruction across an area of the country that is home to more than 100 million people.
Fifty-three killed in US strikes on Yemen, Houthis say
The US said it launched a “decisive and powerful” wave of air strikes on Houthi targets on Saturday.
Watch: Fisherman reunites with brother after 95 days lost at sea
Maximo Napa said he had to resort to eating roaches, birds and turtles to survive.
Pope Francis says he faces ‘period of trial’ in health update
The pontiff has been recovering in hospital from pneumonia, after he was admitted last month.
Fisherman rescued after 95 days adrift eating turtles
Maximo Napa Castro set off for what should have been a two-week trip on 7 December – but was only found on Wednesday.
South Africa should not be ‘bullied’ by US in ambassador row, opposition says
The calls come after South Africa’s ambassador in Washington was given 72 hours to leave the country.
Trump moves to close down Voice of America
More than 1,300 staff placed on administrative leave as White House accuses VOA of being anti-Trump, “radical” and “leftist”.
US deports hundreds of Venezuelans despite court order
Their arrival comes less than 24 hours after a federal judge blocked a law Trump planned to use for the deportations.
Watch: Man films as tornado roars past his house
The roaring wind can be heard, as debris flies past the windows of the Mississippi property.