The Kremlin hailed Italy, France, and Germany’s apparent willingness to resume talks on Ukraine as a “significant shift,” while Britain remains skeptical. Moscow said such engagement aligns with its vision for the conflict’s evolution and ongoing peace efforts

A Seoul court convicted former president Yoon Suk Yeol of obstructing his arrest and abusing presidential authority after his failed December 2024 martial law attempt, marking the first criminal ruling linked to the crisis that shook South Korean politics

Russian President Vladimir Putin held separate calls with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, offering Moscow’s help to mediate tensions in the Middle East amid protests in Iran and ongoing regional security concerns

Defense Minister Angie Motshekga has launched an inquiry into Iran’s participation in BRICS+ naval drills, amid reports President Cyril Ramaphosa sought Tehran’s withdrawal over concerns about potential damage to ties with the United States

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced plans to reform Venezuela’s hydrocarbon law, easing foreign investment rules in untapped and underdeveloped oil fields, with revenues aimed at workers and public services under a U.S.-backed reconstruction plan

The agreement cuts tariffs, channels hundreds of billions of dollars into US technology and semiconductor production, and strengthens Washington–Taipei ties as China tensions grow and chip security becomes a top national priority

U.S. President Donald Trump said he supports a newly appointed Palestinian technocratic body to govern Gaza during a fragile ceasefire’s second phase, as mediators prepare to tackle disarmament, further Israeli withdrawal and post-war governance

Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado presented U.S. President Donald Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal during a White House meeting, seeking to influence U.S. policy as Washington reshapes Venezuela’s political and economic future

Ali Shaath, chosen to administer Gaza under a U.S.-backed plan, says war debris could be pushed into the Mediterranean to create new land and speed reconstruction. He aims to clear rubble in three years and rebuild the enclave within seven

A visibly miffed Albanian PM also joked that '...Montenegro is the greatest and biggest country in the region. They gave 50 million citizens. We are small, but Montenegro is the one', speaking at a UAE event

The U.S. will pause immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, citing risk of dependence on public benefits. Critics warn the move targets legal immigration and could bar over 300,000 potential immigrants in the coming year

Russia says it agrees with Donald Trump that Ukraine’s leader is delaying a peace deal, while also pressing Washington to respond to a proposal to extend the New START nuclear treaty, which is set to expire within weeks

Greece has advised its shipping companies to review security measures after drones struck two Greek-operated oil tankers in the Black Sea, including one chartered by Chevron. Officials urge crews to increase vigilance as war insurance costs rise

Turkey will deploy fighter jets to Estonia and Romania for NATO’s enhanced air policing missions, with rotations planned from August 2026 to March 2027. The move strengthens allied airspace security amid concerns over repeated Russian airspace violations.

U.S. Senate Republicans narrowly blocked a resolution that would have required congressional approval for further military action in Venezuela. The vote highlights divisions over Trump’s foreign policy and his continued influence over the Republican Party

Berlin will send a small reconnaissance unit to Greenland at Denmark’s request, as European allies boost their military presence amid mounting U.S. pressure and renewed debate over the Arctic island’s security and future

In an exclusive Reuters interview, Donald Trump said the Iranian opposition figure “seems very nice” but expressed doubt about his ability to rally support at home, as the U.S. president weighs Iran’s unrest alongside views on Ukraine, the Fed and Venezuela

Gerapetritis spoke during joint statements in Athens with the visiting Dutch minister of asylum & migration and foreign affairs, David van Weel, by his side.

Reuters reports that three diplomats said some personnel had been advised to leave the U.S. military’s Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening.

A darkly named check-in app has surged in popularity in China, targeting people who live alone by alerting emergency contacts if users fail to confirm they are safe