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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Iran must permanently abandon its nuclear enrichment activities to engage in fruitful negotiations with the Trump administration and avert military conflict.

Donald Trump asserts that a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine is “very close,” urging President Zelenskyy to finalise the agreement.

Global stock markets, including the Dow Jones and Nasdaq, surged by over 2% following comments from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding potential de-escalation in trade tensions with China, alleviating investor fears.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a restructuring plan to cut 15% of the State Department’s workforce by closing and consolidating over 100 offices globally.

Asian markets experienced a significant uptick as President Donald Trump declared his intention not to dismiss U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This comment has eased investor concerns around monetary policy continuity amid previous threats to replace Powell.

Russian hackers targeted a Dutch public facility’s digital control system in a thwarted attack, marking the first known assault on the Netherlands’ critical infrastructure.

Elon Musk plans to reduce his time in Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to focus more on Tesla, amidst a 71% drop in the company’s first-quarter profits and ongoing sales challenges influenced by tariffs.

The Supreme Court recently ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refer specifically to “biological woman and biological sex,” sparking protests from the trans community.

A recent meeting in Paris involved Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, and senior European officials, where they discussed the non-negotiable aspects of a potential Ukraine peace deal.

The potential candidates to succeed Pope Francis include Pietro Parolin, Matteo Zuppi, and Jose Tolentino de Mendonca, reflecting varying levels of experience and progressive views within the Vatican.