US | Elections Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin says President Donald Trump’s administration plans to deploy ICE agents at polling stations nationwide during the upcoming midterm elections, raising alarm among voting rights advocates. #USA #Elections #ICE #Politics #Breaking

Russia and Ukraine have begun their third round of US-brokered peace talks in Geneva, even as missile strikes and heavy fighting continue. Ukraine’s delegation, led by Rustem Umerov, says Kyiv will engage “constructively”. #Ukraine #Russia #PeaceTalks #Geneva #BreakingNews

Breaking News | Iran–US | Nuclear Diplomacy Iran says it has reached a general agreement on guiding principles with the United States during the latest round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, laying a framework for continuing negotiations toward a potential deal. #Iran #USA

According to Axios, the Trump administration may be edging rapidly toward a major military conflict with Iran, warning that a full-scale operation, likely weeks long and more extensive than recent limited strikes, could begin soon if nuclear talks fail. #USA #Iran #Military

Rep. Thomas says he plans to trigger an emergency vote in Congress regarding potential military action against Iran, following reports of a growing US military buildup. Massie stated, “I will vote to put America first, which means voting against more war in the Middle East,”

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly sent a letter to UAE NSA Tahnoon bin Zayed outlining grievances over Sudan and Yemen and seeking US mediation, according to Middle East Eye. #SaudiArabia #UAE #Sudan #Yemen #BreakingNews

The EU launches a new eastern border strategy to strengthen member states near Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine, hence boosting defence systems, energy integration, infrastructure, and regional investment. Is this enough to deter future threats? #EU #Europe #Security

The UK government is reportedly considering legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, from the line of succession as investigations linked to Jeffrey Epstein continue. Should he remain in the royal line? #UK #RoyalFamily

President Donald Trump will make a three-day visit to China next month at Beijing’s invitation, the White House says. It will be his first trip there in over eight years. #USA #China

US–EU Trade Tensions Escalate. After the US imposed an additional 10% in tariffs, France said the European Union is ready to retaliate against measures introduced by President Donald Trump. Trade tensions are rising again. #USA #EU #Trade

Iran warns any US or Israeli attack will trigger a “broad, unlimited and devastating” response, saying it will treat military action as all-out war. #Iran #USA #Israel

Egypt offers to finance a dam in Kenya and calls for consensus-based cooperation on Nile water rights, rejecting unilateral actions among Nile Basin states. #Egypt #Kenya #NileBasin

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee faces backlash after saying he’d be “fine” with Israel taking most of the Middle East, later claiming his remarks were misrepresented. #USA #Israel

Calls grow to cancel 2026 World Cup matches in Mexico amid clashes between the CJNG cartel and Mexican armed forces. No official changes announced. #Mexico #WorldCup2026

Somalia is reportedly in advanced talks with Pakistan for a $900m deal to acquire 24 JF-17 fighter jets, marking its largest defence purchase in decades. #Somalia #Pakistan #Defence

Syrian sources say US forces have begun evacuating their main base in northeast Syria, signalling a possible shift in Washington’s military posture. #Syria #USA

Trump questions why Iran won’t halt enrichment despite a US military buildup, as reports say Tehran boosted weapons production and acquired advanced Chinese and Russian systems. #USA #Iran

An Urdu-language campaign video in Greater Manchester sparks backlash, with critics calling it “un-British” as a tight three-way by-election race unfolds. #UKPolitics #ByElection

Former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson has been arrested by the Metropolitan Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Further information is expected as the inquiry progresses. - CBC News #UK #PeterMandelson #Investigation #Politics

The US ambassador to France reportedly has been barred from meeting French government officials, Reuters reports, signalling possible diplomatic strain between Washington and Paris. #USA #France