JUST IN: GLOBAL POLITICS & WEATHER DOMINATE TODAY’S HEADLINES

The world’s attention is fixed on two major developments this Sunday, August 17, 2025 — urgent moves in global politics and a powerful Atlantic hurricane.

🔹 Zelenskyy Heads to Washington
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to travel to Washington on Monday for a high-stakes meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump. This comes after what sources describe as a “lengthy and intense” phone conversation between the two leaders.

European heads of government, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, are also preparing to align their positions ahead of Zelenskyy’s trip. The talks are expected to focus heavily on the ongoing war with Russia, U.S. foreign policy shifts, and possible new security guarantees for Ukraine.
This meeting could shape the next chapter of the war and the balance of alliances in Europe.

🔹 Hurricane Erin Weakens, But Still Dangerous
Meanwhile, nature is making headlines in the Atlantic. Hurricane Erin, which had earlier reached Category 5 strength, has now weakened to a Category 3 storm. A tropical storm warning is currently in effect for the Turks and Caicos Islands, with heavy rainfall and strong winds expected.

Forecast models show Erin will continue moving across the Atlantic. While Florida is not in its direct path for now, forecasters warn the storm still poses significant risks and could shift unexpectedly. Coastal communities along the U.S. East Coast are being urged to stay on high alert.

🔹 U.S. State Politics: Changes in North Carolina
Back in the United States, North Carolina Auditor Dave Boliek has proposed a major shake-up in state governance — separating the Department of Motor Vehicles from the Department of Transportation to make it a standalone agency. This would be the second major structural change in the state’s executive branch in 2025, stirring debate among lawmakers and residents alike.

🌍 From global diplomacy to extreme weather, today’s headlines underline just how quickly the world is shifting — politically and environmentally.

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