Ceasefire & Hostage Release: Immediate halt to fighting, with hostages freed within 48 hours.

Hamas Disarmament: Offensive weapons destroyed; amnesty for militants renouncing violence; safe passage abroad for others.

Humanitarian Aid & Reconstruction: US-led effort to rebuild infrastructure, hospitals, and homes; distribution managed by the UN and other neutral bodies.

Temporary Governance: Gaza run by “qualified Palestinians” with international oversight until the Palestinian Authority is reformed.

International Security Force: Arab and international troops oversee Gaza security as Israel gradually withdraws.

Prisoner Exchanges: Israel to release prisoners after hostages are freed.

Palestinian Statehood Pathway: Future talks may explore Palestinian statehood, but only after reforms and reconstruction.

Source: WaPo

Talks between Syria and Israel continue despite tensions. The reports that the deal fell through at the last minute are not true.

The Syrian government, with great courage, held talks with Israel even two days after Israel struck the Ministry of Defense building.

Syria and Israel have taken each other's intentions into account. The discussions continue.

Xi wants Washington to move from its long-standing position of “not supporting” independence to actively opposing it, a change that would weaken Taiwan’s international standing and strengthen Beijing’s leverage.

Trump has so far avoided clear commitments on defending Taiwan, delayed military aid, and even denied a visit request by Taiwan’s President.

Chinese officials believe Trump’s desire for economic cooperation could make him more receptive to Beijing’s demand. Xi plans to press the issue at upcoming meetings.

Source: WSJ

The boats carry the names of historic Palestinian towns: Gaza City, Nablus, Haifa, Jenin and Al-Khalil, honoring their enduring legacy and resilience.

"For Palestinians, drones are not just cameras. They are weapons of war, used daily to surveil, intimidate and kill. The same technology that terrorizes Gaza is now policing the Mediterranean, turning the sea into a graveyard.

We will not turn back. We continue to Gaza because this is about justice, freedom and life."

President Maia Sandu’s pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) faces challenges from the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc amid warnings of Russian meddling, cyberattacks, and potential post-election protests.

Polls suggest PAS may lose its majority, forcing possible coalition talks with opposition parties.

Turnout was about 30% by midday, with final results expected to show whether Moldova stays on a pro-European path or shifts toward Moscow.