Ukraine has agreed with European partners and the United States on a multi-tiered plan to respond militarily if Russia repeatedly breaches any future ceasefire, the Financial Times reported.
Philippine lawmakers are weighing whether to advance impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with accusations ranging from corruption to constitutional violations.
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodrguez met U.S. envoy Laura Dogu in Caracas as both sides signalled cautious progress towards restoring diplomatic and economic ties severed since 2019.
NATO secretary-general Mark Rutte said any deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine would demand difficult compromises, as the alliance continues supplying most of Kyivs air defence missiles.
U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a US$12 billion plan to stockpile critical minerals, aiming to shield US manufacturers from supply shocks and counter Chinas dominance in key raw materials.