U.S. President Donald Trump (right) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at the White House in Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump (right) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at the White House in Washington.

White House Talks Between Trump, Zelensky Collapse

The anticipated critical minerals deal appears off the table for now after the U.S. president berated the Ukrainian leader.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House.

Starmer Urges Trump to Commit to U.S. Security Guarantees for Ukraine

The British prime minister has said that a British-led peacekeeping force is contingent on U.S. support.

Taiwanese Coast Guard personnel work on a vessel near the Matsu Islands.
Taiwanese Coast Guard personnel work on a vessel near the Matsu Islands.

Taiwan Condemns Chinese ‘Live-Fire’ Drills as Dangerous Provocation

Taipei also suspects a Chinese-crewed vessel of severing a vital subsea telecommunications cable.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement on defense spending in London.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement on defense spending in London.

U.K. to Increase Defense Spending, Cut Foreign Aid

The move aims to meet U.S. demand for greater burden-sharing in NATO.

U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron hold a joint press conference at the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron hold a joint press conference at the White House.

Trump, Macron Debate Path Toward Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal

The French president pushed for greater security assurances for Ukraine during his White House visit.

Posters of killed Israeli hostages are held during a tribute gathering in Paris.
Posters of killed Israeli hostages are held during a tribute gathering in Paris.

Israel Vows Revenge for Hamas Failing to Return Shiri Bibas

The hostage release incident could threaten the fragile cease-fire deal in Gaza.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks at a G-20 press conference in Johannesburg.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks at a G-20 press conference in Johannesburg.

Rubio Snubs G-20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in South Africa

The secretary of state’s absence reflects deteriorating U.S.-South Africa relations as well as the Trump administration’s disdain for global institutions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gives a press conference in Kyiv.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gives a press conference in Kyiv.

Trump, Zelensky Escalate War of Words Over Russia

The U.S. president is parroting Kremlin propaganda, signaling a major breakdown in U.S.-Ukraine relations.

Top U.S., Russian, and Saudi officials meet in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss the war in Ukraine.
Top U.S., Russian, and Saudi officials meet in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss the war in Ukraine.

U.S., Russia Meet in Riyadh to Discuss Ukraine—Without Inviting Kyiv

Kyiv’s absence has NATO members worried that Europe is being sidelined from peace talks.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

Zelensky Seeks U.S. Security Guarantees at Munich

But Vice President J.D. Vance has mixed messaging on just how far the White House is willing to go.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks after signing an executive order on reciprocal tariffs at the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks after signing an executive order on reciprocal tariffs at the White House.

Trump Unveils Plan to Levy Reciprocal Tariffs on U.S. Allies, Competitors

U.S. officials will set tariff rates in the coming months, with sweeping ramifications for global trade.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels.

Hegseth Rules Out U.S. Peacekeeping in Ukraine

The Trump administration has placed the onus of Kyiv’s security on Europe to allow Washington to shift its focus toward China.

U.S. President Donald Trump (right) meets with Jordanian King Abdullah II at the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump (right) meets with Jordanian King Abdullah II at the White House.

Jordan’s King Abdullah Talks Gaza With Trump

The king reiterated his opposition to the U.S. president’s proposal but offered vague answers on how best to help Palestinians in the territory.

Cars wait in line to enter the United States at a border crossing at the Canada-U.S. border.
Cars wait in line to enter the United States at a border crossing at the Canada-U.S. border.

Trump to Impose Sweeping Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum Imports

Further reciprocal tariffs are expected later this week.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio tours the Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio tours the Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal.

China Condemns U.S. ‘Coercion’ Over Panama Canal

Panama maintains that U.S. President Donald Trump did not push the Latin American country to leave the Belt and Road Initiative.

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