U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll arrives in Ukraine to “discuss efforts to end the war” as reports surface of 28-point peace plan requiring Ukraine to cede territory, weapons, and significantly reduce Armed Forces.
Trump designates Saudi Arabia as major non-NATO ally during dinner for Mohammed bin Salman, opening door to further military cooperation while Trump family has business interests in the kingdom.
Ecuadorian voters reject proposals to host foreign military bases and rewrite constitution, defeating President Daniel Noboa who is closely aligned with Trump administration.
Trump administration excludes South Africa from HIV prevention drug program despite country having world’s largest HIV-positive population, citing Trump’s false claims about White Afrikaner persecution.
Trump says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman “knew nothing” about Khashoggi murder despite 2021 U.S. intelligence assessment finding he approved the operation, announces F-35 sales.
Trump approves F-35 fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia despite Pentagon intelligence warning China could acquire technology and questions over Israel’s military edge requirement.
Trump creates priority visa access for 2026 World Cup ticket holders while maintaining strict immigration restrictions for asylum seekers and family reunification applicants.
UN Security Council approves Trump’s Gaza plan creating force to disarm Hamas over group’s objections, while resolution references Palestinian statehood Israel firmly opposes.
U.S. military kills three in 21st strike on alleged drug boat since September, providing no evidence as death toll from attacks in Caribbean and Pacific exceeds 75.
Marines acknowledge they returned fire on gang members who attacked Thursday in Port-au-Prince, where gangs control 90% of city.
Brazil says 40% tariff imposed over Bolsonaro trial remains on coffee, beef, and fruit despite Trump removing April levies.
Trump announces food tariff cuts after Democratic electoral wins on affordability message last week, as Supreme Court weighs ruling against his tariff authority.
U.S. conducts 20th attack on alleged drug boat in Caribbean, killing four, with 80 dead across 20 attacks since September as officials provide no evidence vessels smuggled drugs.
Rubio designates four European Antifa groups in Germany, Italy, and Greece as global terrorists in same category as ISIS-K and al-Shabaab.
BBC director-general and news executive resign over misleading edit suggesting Trump urged January 6 violence, as broadcaster investigates second similar Trump speech edit.
Russia and China seek removal of Trump’s yet-to-be-established Board of Peace from UN Gaza stabilization force resolution, with major UAE ally refusing participation.
Trump launches Operation Southern Spear military deployment to Latin America for counter-narcotics, weighs attacks on Venezuela without congressional war declaration.
Trial begins for former NY governors’ aide accused of acting as Chinese agent who blocked Taiwan officials and accepted millions in COVID vendor kickbacks.
Justice Department drafts classified opinion granting troops immunity for boat attacks killing 76 people despite allies calling operations violations of international law.
USS Gerald R Ford arrives in Caribbean with largest US Latin America presence in decades as Trump refuses to rule out Venezuela land strikes.
Colombia orders security forces to stop sharing intelligence with US until attacks on suspected drug boats end after 75 killed since August.
Trump administration paid $7.5 million to Equatorial Guinea for deportation agreement using humanitarian aid fund intended for crises, exceeding eight years of combined foreign assistance to country where 70% live in poverty.
Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, holding no government position, meets with Netanyahu to discuss next phase of Gaza ceasefire as Israel returns 15 more Palestinian remains.
PM Viktor Orban announces that Trump promised “financial shield” protecting Hungary from currency speculation attacks after $600 million U.S. LNG purchase commitment.
Trump celebrates BBC director-general and news head resignations after allegations program edited his Jan. 6 speech, calling foreign journalists “corrupt” and accusing them of election interference.
Trump grants Hungary one-year exemption from Russian oil sanctions after Orban meeting, securing $600 million US gas purchase commitment.
Trump pardons former NYPD sergeant convicted of helping China intimidate ex-official to return home while two Chinese co-defendants remain in prison.
US-led coordination center takes control of Gaza aid from Israel’s COGAT, plans new crossings as 800 trucks enter daily.
Trump bans all US officials from G20 summit in South Africa over false white farmer genocide claims, will host 2026 summit at his Doral resort.
Trump administration skips mandatory UN human rights review, leaving US seat empty as countries urge return and reschedule for next year.
U.S. deploys attack aircraft to El Salvador including AC-130J Ghostrider gunship as part of Caribbean military buildup involving 10,000 troops.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces U.S. military killed three more people in Caribbean boat attack, bringing death toll to 70 across 18 vessels destroyed since September without publishing evidence targets posed threat.
GOP senators reject resolution that would have blocked Trump from conducting military action in Venezuela without congressional authorization.
Trump administration ends deportation protections for South Sudanese nationals one week after United Nations warned African nation is sliding into another war.
Rubio and Hegseth brief Democrats and Republicans together on boat attacks for first time in two months after Warner said someone should be fired for last week’s Republicans-only briefing.
Senate Republicans slam Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby for not informing Armed Services Committee about Romania troop withdrawal and Ukraine assistance decisions as Democrats echo frustration over being excluded.
U.S. circulates draft UN Security Council resolution authorizing international stabilization force in Gaza through 2027, requiring approval from 15-member council where China and Russia threaten veto.
Defense Secretary Hegseth announces 16th attack on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific killing 2, bringing death toll to 66 as both parties demand legal justification and evidence.
Trump threatens to invade Nigeria, world’s sixth most populous country, over alleged Christian killings as defense secretary says they’re “preparing for action.”
Trump says he doubts US will go to war with Venezuela despite ongoing attacks that have killed at least 64 people and deployment of warships and fighter jets.
Canadian PM Mark Carney apologizes to Trump for Ontario’s anti-tariff ad, but Trump refuses to resume trade negotiations or remove 10% tariff increase.
Trump to host Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at White House months after rescinding terrorist designation for al-Sharaa’s al Qaeda-linked al-Nusrah Front.
Trump orders Pentagon to plan Nigeria military action and threatens aid cutoff despite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s rejection of Christian persecution claims.
Pentagon clears Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine after stockpile assessment shows no impact on U.S. military readiness, leaving decision entirely to Trump.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk condemns Trump boat strikes killing 61 people as “unacceptable” extrajudicial killings; White House responds with “Escalator-gate” joke.
Rubio calls Miami Herald and Wall Street Journal reports on imminent Venezuela attack “fake story” as USS Gerald R. Ford carrier group deploys to Caribbean.
Trump tells reporters aboard Air Force One “you’ll find out very soon” when asked for details on resuming nuclear weapons testing after 33-year pause.
China commits to 12 million tons of US soybeans this year, significantly below historical levels, then 25 million annually starting 2026 following Trump-Xi summit.
House Democrats leave briefing on Trump’s drug boat strikes unsatisfied after Pentagon lawyers fail to appear to explain legal basis for 61 deaths.
