- Syria issues rare confirmation of talks with Israel as US pushes to stabilize ties The Times of Israel
- Syrian foreign minister met Israeli delegation for regional stability talks - SANA Reuters
- Syria's top diplomat and an Israeli delegation meet in Paris as US pushes for normalizing ties AP News
- Dermer will reportedly meet Syrian FM, US envoy tonight in Paris The Times of Israel
- Druze leader meets with US envoy to Syria and Lebanon The Jerusalem Post
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,273
Here are the key events on day 1,273 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
White House launches official TikTok account after Trump vowed ban in 2020
US president was concerned over app’s Chinese ownership, but has softened after believing it won him 2024 election
The White House launched an official TikTok account on Tuesday, as Donald Trump continues to permit the Chinese-owned platform to operate in the US despite a law requiring its sale.
“America we are BACK! What’s up TikTok?” read a caption on the account’s first post, a 27-second clip, on the popular video-sharing app.
Continue reading...How many wars has President Trump ended? – BBC
- How many wars has President Trump ended? BBC
- Trump says he has ‘solved’ 7 conflicts. Here’s what to know about them. The Washington Post
- What six wars did Donald Trump end? See the list of conflicts he claims as settled USA Today
- Trump claims to have ended six wars – is that true? The Guardian
- Trump Says He’s Ended 6 (or 7) Wars. Here’s Some Context. The New York Times
Don’t Worry Village: The young S Koreans who left Seoul, seeking community
Disillusioned with Seoul's work-to-survive lifestyle, a group of Koreans find refuge in the rural 'Don't Worry Village'.
How was an alleged Israeli ‘child sex predator’ allowed to leave the US?
Release of senior Israeli official facing serious child sex charges in Nevada stirs controversy and raises questions.
China’s growing nuclear arsenal – Reuters
- China's growing nuclear arsenal Reuters
- How Big Is China's Navy? Here's How Many Warships It Has SlashGear
- West confused over China’s growing military might Menafn
- Implications of Chinese nuclear weapons modernisation for the United States and regional allies United States Studies Centre
- Is the Hunt Back On? Attacks on Strategic Forces Illustrate China’s Nuclear Survivability Concerns CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
At least 71 die in bus crash involving Afghans deported from Iran
Police in western Afghanistan's Herat province say the accident was due to the bus's 'excessive speed and negligence'.
Trump underwater on 2 issues voters care about most: new poll – NJ.com
- Trump underwater on 2 issues voters care about most: new poll NJ.com
- Trump approval holds at 40%, lowest level of his term, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Reuters
- Trump is wildly unpopular and losing ground fast. Why is anyone afraid of him? | Opinion USA Today
- Donald Trump’s approval near record low in Pew poll: See how other surveys compare Democrat and Chronicle
- Trump's Tariffs and 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Face More Opposition Than Support as His Job Rating Slips Pew Research Center
Security clearance revoked for dozens of current and former US officials
Some had been critical of Trump, while others were involved in investigating Russian meddling in 2020 US elections.
Mbappe scores as Real Madrid beat Osasuna in La Liga season opener
Kylian Mbappe's goal secures the nervy 1-0 home victory for Real Madrid against Osasuna at Santiago Bernabeu.
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum denies knowledge of US drug initiative
Sheinbaum's remarks come in response to the US unveiling a 'bold bilateral initiative' to combat drug trafficking.
Israel has killed nearly 19,000 children in Gaza war as strikes intensify
Israel bombards Gaza City, where many are trapped, as ceasefire deal Hamas has accepted hangs in balance.
‘The danger is not over in Pakistan’ after flash floods
Emergency teams searching for the missing are struggling through mud and debris, following flash flooding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Peru’s Constitutional Court pauses probes into President Dina Boluarte
Boluarte, Peru's first female president, has faced investigations into protest deaths and alleged illicit enrichment.
President Trump’s Talks with the Leaders of Russia and Ukraine – NPR
- President Trump’s Talks with the Leaders of Russia and Ukraine NPR
- Ukraine wants a ‘ceasefire,’ Putin and Trump want a ‘peace deal.’ Here’s the big difference CNN
- The Pernicious Spectacle of Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Diplomacy Foreign Affairs
- Can Zelensky Trust Trump? Ukraine’s Fate May Depend on the Answer. The New York Times
- The Existential Meets the Absurd in Latest Ukraine Talks Politico
Trump under pressure as obstacles to progress on Ukraine persist
Meetings in Alaska and Washington were high on pomp and low on breakthroughs, but there were two potentially significant developments.
Twitch to politics – Hasan Piker on Gaza and the US right-wing
Twitch streamer Hasan Piker tackles politics, Gaza and culture for nearly 3 million viewers.
Armenia reassures visiting Iran leader it will control Azerbaijan corridor
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says in Yerevan that 'governance in the Caucasus region must remain Caucasian'.
Sweden slowly wheels 113-year-old church across town
Engineers are relocating an historic church in Kiruna, Sweden, to make way for the expansion of an iron ore mine.