Following the failure of peace talks in Doha, Qatar, clashes have reignited between M23 rebels and government-backed Wazalendo militias in the Bambo region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz:

We will build the Jewish Israeli state in the West Bank.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz:

Settlement expansion in the West Bank is a message to Macron and his friends that they will recognize a Palestinian state on paper.

Trump:

Two weeks ago China was in grave economic danger! High tariffs I set made it nearly impossible for China to trade with the U.S.

We went cold turkey, devastating them—factories closed, “civil unrest.” I made a FAST DEAL to save them. Things stabilized.

But now, China HAS TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US. So much for being Mr. NICE GUY!

Israel accuses Macron of being "on a crusade against the Jewish state".

Macron:

If we abandon Gaza and let Israel do what it wants, we lose all credibility.

Hamas Qassam Brigades releases a new video featuring fighters attacking undercover Israeli soldiers east of Rafah.

The West is Helping Fund Russia's War on Ukraine

Despite imposing sanctions following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Western countries continue to contribute significantly to Russia’s war financing by purchasing its fossil fuels.

Since the invasion, Russia has earned over €883 billion from fossil fuel exports — more than three times the total aid provided to Ukraine by its allies.

€228 billion of Russian fossil fuel revenue came from sanctioning countries, with €209 billion from the EU alone.

Source: BBC

US Secretary of State Rubio issued a cable to all US diplomatic missions ordering immediate additional vetting of all non-immigrant visa applicants intending to travel to Harvard University, regardless of the purpose of their visit.

Source: Reuters

NEW: German Foreign Minister Wadephul:

Germany will decide whether or not to approve new weapons shipments to Israel based on an assessment of the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Zelensky:

We appreciate all our work with Türkiye to make diplomacy work. We are grateful for the clear Turkish position - consistent and full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Pakistan will designate an ambassador to Afghanistan, the first since Kabul fell to the Taliban in 2021.

Source: Reuters

Russia's UN Envoy Nebenzya:

Russia is ready to continue and escalate military actions in Ukraine as long as necessary.

Russia's UN Envoy Nebenzya:

A simple ceasefire is not enough to end the war in Ukraine.

Russia's UN Envoy Nebenzya:

We are prepared to consider the possibility of establishing a ceasefire to pave the way for a lasting settlement of the root causes of the conflict.

During the ceasefire, Western countries must stop supplying weapons to Kyiv, and Ukraine must stop mobilization.

US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to revoke temporary protected status for 500,000 migrants.

Trump's Senior Advisor for Africa:

"We are deeply concerned about the Rapid Support Forces' bombing of the World Food Programme facility in Darfur."

Source: Al Jazeera

Macron:

China should prevent North Korea from deploying troops on European soil.

Russian Foreign Ministry:

We reject any mediation in talks with Ukraine.

The U.S. will not relinquish the role of NATO's Supreme Allied Commander when it nominates the next top U.S. general for Europe.

Trump himself communicated the decision to NATO's Secretary General Rutte.

Source: Reuters