Several European nations, including France, Germany, the UK, and Italy, along with other countries and organizations, have condemned Israel's plan to build 1,200 new settler homes in the E1 area of the West Bank. Critics argue the project undermines the prospects for a two-state solution and exacerbates violence.

President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran to allow for further negotiations, but Tehran swiftly rejected the move, labeling it a "trap" and expressing deep distrust. The decision also led to the postponement of JD Vance's trip to Pakistan and contributed to oil market uncertainty.

Andriy Yermak, former chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has been charged in a corruption and money laundering investigation, with prosecutors seeking his pre-trial detention. Authorities have clarified that President Zelensky is not a target of the ongoing probe.