Donald Trump is lauding what he calls a “summer of power” by highlighting a crime crackdown in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, Governor Gavin Newsom inks a new redistricting plan, businesses eye AI investments, and international attention shifts to Russia’s cautious posture on Ukraine peace.

Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has refuted claims by a UN-backed agency alleging famine in Gaza City. Officials stated the report is inaccurate and stress that Gaza’s current conditions do not meet famine criteria.

Israel’s defense minister cautioned that Gaza City could face destruction, according to an Associated Press news summary. The brief article highlights the potential severity of the situation, as reported at 3:58 a.m. EDT.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised troops who died in what he calls a “heroic war” with Ukraine. In a ceremony to honor the fallen, he awarded medals to soldiers and hinted at deeper military cooperation with Moscow in the future.

Recent Alaska and White House summits have revealed the limits of President Trump’s attempts at forging peace with Russia over Ukraine. Analysts warn that unless President Putin faces greater military setbacks, he is unlikely to change course on the ongoing conflict.

Russia reportedly launched one of its largest recent air assaults on Thursday, targeting a U.S.-founded electronics manufacturer near Ukraine’s border with the European Union. Officials in Moscow accused Kyiv of hindering peace discussions, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reached out to the United States for support in renewing negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

A Ukrainian woman in Kyiv survived a terrifying nine-story fall from her home during a Russian missile attack. She believes her survival offers a symbol of hope for others facing the ongoing unrest in her country.

In a candid discussion with NPR’s Leila Fadel, Ukrainian survivor Veronika Osintseva recounts how she endured the deadliest attack on Kyiv since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Her story highlights the deeply personal challenges civilians face amid ongoing conflict and reveals a glimpse of resilience in the midst of crisis.

Ukraine is pressing its allies for swift security guarantees as it negotiates a peace deal with Russia. While officials expect rapid progress, concerns remain about one possible summit site that the United States is pursuing, which Ukraine calls “challenging.”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced a massive overnight strike by Russia, involving 40 missiles and 574 drones. Calling it “one of its crazy anti-records,” he warned of the impact on civilians, as hinted by a partial quote referencing “They hit civi…”

NATO military leaders, including the U.S., are exploring ways to protect Ukraine if Russia breaks a peace agreement. Their deliberations mirror the alliance’s commitment to ensuring regional stability in a potentially volatile situation.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence will see significant downsizing under Director Tulsi Gabbard’s leadership. Citing inefficiency in the current structure, Gabbard is slashing over $700 million from the agency’s annual budget.

A Russian state-sponsored hacking group, known as Static Tundra, is exploiting a seven-year-old flaw in Cisco IOS and Cisco IOS XE software. The FBI warns this activity could compromise essential networks in telecommunications, higher education, and manufacturing.

In “The Energy Report: War Profiteering,” Phil Flynn examines how key energy markets may be influenced by conflicts and rising global tensions. The piece focuses on Brent Oil Futures, Natural Gas Futures, Heating Oil Futures, and BP PLC ADR.

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith recently praised former President Donald Trump for his handling of Russia-Ukraine negotiations. In doing so, he positioned himself as one of the few notable figures on the left to acknowledge Trump’s diplomatic efforts.

In the months following the end of World War II, the American public learned only fragments of what truly happened in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Despite large casualty figures being shared, the severe human suffering and destruction were largely suppressed by official policies.

U.S. and NATO officials are poised to gather on Wednesday to discuss security guarantees aimed at bolstering Ukraine. Meanwhile, the White House is moving forward with plans to arrange a direct meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, facilitated by Trump.

In September 1940, as war clouds gathered over Europe, 806 passengers boarded the RMS Scythia in hopes of reaching safer shores. Their journey reflected the tension and resilience of a nation at its breaking point, with every individual drawn from a different corner of Great Britain to share one uncertain path.

Russia has returned the remains of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers in an official exchange. Ukraine, in turn, handed over 19 Russian troops’ remains. The announcement was made by Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently spoke with Norway’s prime minister and the president of the European Council in two separate calls. Their conversations focused on security assurances and other critical points as Ukraine continues to strengthen its diplomatic ties with key European partners.

Carrying 1,200 tons of vital food supplies, a ship from Cyprus nears the Israeli port of Ashdod. The humanitarian effort aims to help ease a worsening crisis in the Gaza Strip, underscoring the urgent need for additional relief measures.