The IAEA has been informed by the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) that the nearby Zaporizhzhya Thermal Power Plant (ZTPP) — whose switchyard helps deliver electricity to the ZNPP — has been under heavy attack this morning.

The IAEA team at the ZNPP saw light smoke coming from the direction of the ZTPP and heard the sound of military activity.

For now, the power line is still connected. ZTPP staff are currently sheltering due to the attack, according to the information.

The Chinese government drew a clear conclusion long ago on the political disturbance that took place towards the end of the 1980s.

The path of socialism with Chinese characteristics is the choice of history and of the people. It has the wholehearted support of all Chinese and is fully recognized by the international community. We will stick to this path and pursue national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization.

No country or force in the world can stop the Chinese people from folding ahead. The U.S.'s erroneous remarks constitute a distortion of historical facts, vilification of China's political system and development path, and interference in China's internal affairs. China strongly deplores and firmly opposes it.

We urge the U.S. side to act on the commitment of respecting China and Chinese people, stop inciting ideological confrontation, and stop interfering in China's internal affairs under the pretext of democracy and human rights.

Aoun revealed that yesterday’s negotiations were “very difficult” and were temporarily suspended by Lebanese delegation chief Simon Karam before resuming following the intervention of Marco Rubio.

The Lebanese president said he had been in contact with both domestic and international stakeholders since 2:00 a.m. local time to secure and preserve the ceasefire, describing the deal as “the last opportunity” and warning that “each party must bear its own responsibilities” if it collapses.

Aoun added that the new agreement differs from the November 27, 2024 arrangement because it is intended to be sustainable, stressing that Lebanon is counting on the role of President Trump and his administration in ensuring its success.

He also said Lebanon proposed that the initial pilot zone under the agreement include West Zoutar, East Zoutar, and Beaufort Castle.

One source described it as a “terrible phone call,” while another said Trump “really hammered Bibi.”

Israeli officials and Netanyahu fear that Washington may now impose much stricter conditions on future Israeli operations in Lebanon before granting its approval.

U.S. officials told Axios that Trump is seeking to bring the Iran War to a close, while Netanyahu appears more inclined to continue military pressure. “Sometimes Bibi doesn’t know when to stop,” one senior U.S. official said.

Netanyahu certainly can't afford a public rupture with Trump as Israel approaches elections in the coming months.

Von der Leyen announced that the European Commission is preparing a support package for Armenia that will include more than €50 million in immediate financial assistance, measures to facilitate trade for Armenian products—particularly agricultural goods—and support for sectors impacted by Russian restrictions, including flower exports.

She noted that a shipment of 10,000 Armenian flowers is expected to arrive in Latvia, with additional deliveries planned.

She welcomed the reopening of trade routes involving Türkiye and Georgia, saying Armenia has the potential to become a strategic hub linking Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia. The EU, she said, is prepared to support infrastructure projects and border crossings as regional connectivity improves.

To coordinate these efforts, the EU and Armenia agreed to establish a joint EU-Armenia Task Force to oversee implementation of current and future initiatives.

A ceasefire in Lebanon is a fantasy. Hezbollah will not withdraw north of the Litani River.

Hezbollah has grown stronger and stronger.

Under these circumstances, Netanyahu should have said to Trump, "Mr. President, we love you, but the answer is no. We are not going to agree to a ceasefire with an organization that endangers Israel's security."