US President Donald Trump, Vice President J. D. Vance, and Republican leaders are blaming Democrats for a possible government shutdown. Democrats, in turn, believe public opinion is on their side and are seeking concessions on healthcare.
Donald Trump has proposed a 20-point peace plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, which has been approved by Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and a number of Arab countries. Hamas is studying the proposal, while Palestinian Islamic Jihad called it a "recipe for an explosion in the region."
YouTube will pay $24. 5 million to settle Donald Trump's lawsuit filed after his account was blocked in 2021. Of the total amount, $22 million will go to the Trust for the National Mall fund for furnishing the ballroom in the White House.
Gold prices rose to an all-time high due to the threat of a possible US government shutdown, which complicates the forecasting of the Fed's monetary policy. The value of bullion reached $3,839.52 per ounce, and the world's largest gold producers announced personnel changes.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza. He stated that the plan guarantees the disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarization of Gaza.
Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point peace plan to end the conflict in Gaza, which includes the release of hostages, the reconstruction of Gaza, and its demilitarization. The plan also includes the creation of an interim government and economic development of the region under international supervision.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized to his Qatari counterpart for the attack in Doha during a phone call from the White House. This call took place during Netanyahu's meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha responded to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who questioned Ukraine's sovereignty. Sybiha noted that Ukraine awaits Orban's opinion on sovereignty when he gets rid of his dependence on Russian energy carriers.
US President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. They are discussing a new peace plan that aims to end the war in Gaza.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claims that Ukraine is not sovereign because it is financed by Western countries. He stated that without Western support, Ukraine would disappear.
People's deputies registered a draft resolution on appealing to the Nobel Committee regarding the nomination of Donald Trump for the Peace Prize. Among the authors are Anna Skorokhod, Anatoliy Urbansky, and Taras Batenko.
US President Donald Trump has promised to impose 100% tariffs on foreign-made films, as he pledged in May. This could lead to serious upheaval in the entertainment industry, given the volume of media production outside the US.
Electronic Arts Inc. has agreed to sell shares to a group of private investors for $55 billion, marking the largest leveraged buyout in history. The consortium, including Silver Lake Management and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, will pay $210 per share in cash.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha discussed new packages of military aid to Ukraine with his counterparts from Germany, Poland, and France. They are united in the view that security guarantees must be effective and legally binding.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia seeks to divide allies, and a common position of the EU, NATO, and the US can deter aggression. He noted that risks remain for Moldova, Kazakhstan, and other states, despite the victory of pro-European forces in Moldova.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the words of self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenka about an alleged "peace deal beneficial for Ukraine. " He stated that Lukashenka "lives in his own world."
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump's attitude towards Ukraine's security has changed to a fair one. Ukraine must maintain this new US attitude towards the war so that it aligns with the European one.
In Warsaw, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed with his counterparts from the Weimar Triangle the situation at the front, Ukraine's military needs, and a joint response to Russia's escalation. They also discussed Ukraine's rapid accession to the EU as a security guarantee.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia will not establish Ukraine's borders, which are defined by the Constitution. He is ready for diplomatic negotiations but emphasized the inviolability of territorial integrity.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the US is considering Ukraine's request to purchase long-range Tomahawk missiles. President Trump will make the final decision on authorizing the deal.
Serhiy Leshchenko stated that the blackout in Belgorod after the attack on the thermal power plant is only the beginning. He also hinted at long-range strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation, which will be a surprise.
The European Union must radically transform due to Putin's provocations and Trump's semi-detachment. EU countries are looking for ways to counter the Kremlin's aggressive rhetoric.
Gold prices reached $3800 per ounce due to fears of a US government shutdown and expectations of interest rate cuts by the Fed. Silver and platinum also saw significant gains, supported by a weakening dollar.
In Michigan, a man crashed a car into a church, opened fire with an assault rifle, and set the building ablaze, killing at least four and injuring eight. The assailant, 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, a former Marine, died in a shootout with police.
US President Donald Trump has authorized Ukraine to launch long-range strikes on Russian territory, as announced by special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg.
US President Donald Trump decided to attend a meeting of generals in Virginia, which caused additional security measures and overshadowed the Secretary of Defense's speech. His decision was unexpected, but he will deliver an encouraging speech about the military's successes.
US President Donald Trump reported a positive reaction to his proposal for ending the war in Gaza, expressing optimism regarding support for the plan by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The 21-point plan proposed by the US envisages the return of hostages, an end to Israeli attacks on Qatar, and the resumption of dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that Russia has refused bilateral and trilateral negotiations with Ukraine. He emphasized that Moscow must face the reality on the battlefield.
Lukashenka warned that shooting down Russian planes by NATO would lead to an immediate response and a full-scale war.
Israeli armored units have deepened their incursion into areas of Gaza, placing hundreds of thousands of civilians in a critically dangerous situation. Dozens of wounded remain without assistance due to blocked humanitarian corridors.
