The Kremlin denied any conspiracy between Putin, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong Un against the United States, suggesting Trump's criticism might have been sarcastic. Putin and Kim attended a massive military parade in Beijing marking 80 years since Japan's defeat in World War II.

Lavrov stresses the need to recognize the new reality on the ground for lasting peace, while Ukrainian official Andriy Yermak says Russia shows no readiness for serious negotiations. Trump expresses disappointment in Putin and warns of consequences if peace talks fail.

A massive wildfire erupted in the historic town of Chinese Camp in California, destroying thousands of acres and damaging dozens of homes, leading to immediate evacuation orders and highway closures.

The Democratic Left Federation presented proposals to the Ministry of Interior to reform the 2026 legislative elections, including rationalizing public funding, deducting 5% of funds from convicted parliamentarians, and ensuring voting and candidacy rights for Moroccans at home and abroad.

Israel launched violent airstrikes on a heavy machinery hangar in Ansariyeh, southern Lebanon, injuring 10 people and causing 5 deaths in multiple attacks across the south. UNIFIL described the drone attack near its forces as one of the most serious since the ceasefire.

The UAE has warned the US administration that Israel's annexation of the occupied West Bank could collapse the Abraham Accords and undermine President Trump's hopes to expand them. The UAE considers West Bank annexation a "red line" with serious repercussions for Israeli-Emirati relations.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed their commitment to enhance cooperation to combat drug cartels and cross-border crime, focusing on dismantling cartels, fighting fentanyl, and illegal immigration.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant dismissed Hamas' announcement as "nonsense," affirming that the Israeli army is preparing with full force. Prime Minister Netanyahu's office described Hamas' response as another attempt with nothing new, emphasizing conditions for ending the war including hostage release and disarmament of Hamas.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to visit if he is ready for a meeting, stressing the need for proper preparation for any such encounter.

Hamas responded to US President Donald Trump's call to release 20 Israeli hostages in exchange for a ceasefire in Gaza, accusing Netanyahu of being the real obstacle to prisoner exchange deals and ceasefire. Netanyahu's office emphasized conditions for ending the war, including the release of all abductees and complete disarmament of Hamas.