A US government employee visiting China in a personal capacity has been barred from leaving the country, according to the State Department. Chinese authorities issued an exit ban on the individual, preventing their departure.
At least 40 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, including 10 family members sheltering in a tent. The strikes occurred as President Trump’s ceasefire efforts show no signs of progress.
Azerbaijan has canceled all cultural events involving Russian institutions in protest over the deaths of two Azerbaijani citizens during police raids in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Azerbaijani officials have condemned the raids, calling them targeted violence against their nationals.
President Trump announced that Iranian officials are pleading for a peace summit at the White House after “getting the hell beaten out of them.” He expressed skepticism about the timing, stating it’s “very late” for talks and highlighting a significant shift from just a week ago.
President Trump expressed surprise and disappointment as he noted that Iran has become “much more aggressive” in nuclear deal negotiations. His remarks come as the U.S. and Iran prepare for another round of talks aimed at reaching a potential agreement.
Russian officials say that Moscow is still awaiting confirmation from Kyiv on a planned exchange of 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in action. They accuse Ukraine of delaying the process.
Denmark’s Foreign Minister plans to summon the acting U.S. ambassador after reports emerged alleging that the United States has increased spying activities in Greenland.
In a decisive move, the Mexican president has turned down former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal, marking another setback for Trump. Described as a “pushy U.S. president,” Trump’s overture was met with a firm “Thanks, but no thanks.”
China’s foreign ministry has labeled Vice President JD Vance as “ignorant and impolite” following his repeated references to “Chinese peasants” during a Fox News interview. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the two nations.
