More than one hundred former British and French diplomats have issued an urgent call for trade bans and arms embargoes against Israel.

President Donald Trump announced he plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, coinciding with scaled-back military drills.

The US and Iran have reached an initial agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire amid ongoing military strikes across the Middle East. Mediators from Pakistan, Qatar, and Egypt are continuing efforts to establish a framework for a permanent peace agreement.

The Trump administration is pursuing private diplomatic channels with Tehran following recent military tensions while demanding public accountability for maritime attacks.

The United States has declared a previous ceasefire void following recent military strikes, yet continues indirect communications with Iran via Qatar. Qatari mediators are working to stabilize the situation as tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz persist.

Two coordinated explosions struck downtown Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The attacks occurred as the nations announced a move to restore diplomatic representation despite ongoing security concerns.