Trump has said that peace talks between Russia and Ukraine will begin “immediately” after a two-hour phone call held with Putin

Trump will speak with Putin and Zelenskyy separately as part of efforts to broker a ceasefire in the Ukraine war.

Heavy rains triggered a landslide at a gold mine in Indonesia, leaving one dead, four injured, and 19 miners missing.

Indonesia has raised the alert level for Mount Lewotobi, a volcano on Flores Island, after multiple eruptions over the weekend.

Heavy rains in southern China have killed five people and prompted disaster alerts for flooding and geological risks.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov claims France’s intelligence chief requested a ban on Romanian conservatives before the country’s elections.

Israel allows limited food into Gaza to prevent starvation after a 10-week blockade amid ongoing military operations.

Nicusor Dan wins Romania’s presidency, defeating far-right rival George Simion in a decisive runoff marked by political tension and high turnout.

Portugal’s Democratic Alliance wins snap elections but lacked a majority, as Socialist leader Santos resigned and Chega gained ground.

Negotiations continue overnight as UK pushes for youth mobility, trade access, faster travel, and reduced red tape with EU.

US Former President Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office confirmed.

Pope Leo XIV urges peace in Ukraine, calling for negotiations and condemning war during his inaugural Mass at St Peter’s Square.

Mexican forces have killed 12 cartel suspects and arrested 9 in a raid in Michoacán, targeting maritime drug traffickers.

Canadian PM Mark Carney has reaffirmed unwavering support for Ukraine in his first in-person meeting with Zelenskiy in Rome.

Hamas proposes releasing nine hostages for a 60-day truce, aid access, and Palestinian prisoner release amid escalating Israeli strikes.

A Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing two and injuring 19 during a goodwill visit to New York.

The FBI has classified the Palm Springs explosion as terrorism, investigating whether the attack was domestic or international in origin.

Direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul yielded a mutual 1000-prisoner swap, but no breakthrough was achieved on a ceasefire.

Impeached Former South Korean President Yoon has quit the ruling party days before election, urging support for conservative candidate Kim Moon-soo.

A deadly Russian strike on a passenger bus in Ukraine’s Sumy region has killed nine and injured four people