Trump White House tipped off Moscow ahead of strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen (which have been assisted by the Kremlin).  Trump administration takes axe to US-funded foreign broadcasters Voice of America, RFE/RL and others.

The Trump administration is brushing aside decades of precedent by ordering Columbia University to oust the leadership of an academic department. U.S. attempts to bring peace to Ukraine appears to be hitting the walls of the Kremlin 

Europeans are starting grassroots boycotts of US products that are mobilising tens of thousands of consumers. Former banker Mark Carney was sworn in (perhaps better described as a coronation) as Canada's prime minister on Friday — but he could be the country's shortest-serving leader. President Putin insisted that Ukraine order some of its forces to surrender, a striking demand made hours after President Trump said he had “very good and productive” discussions with Mr. Putin about a potential cease-fire.

China is rapidly expanding ocean exploration in waters far beyond its shores. Shipments of advanced U.S. weapons resumed to Ukraine 

Ukraine said it would support a Trump administration proposal for a 30-day cease-fire with Russia, an announcement that followed hours of meetings on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, where the United States agreed to immediately lift a pause on intelligence sharing with Kyiv and resume military assistance.

A Ukrainian delegation is to meet with America’s top diplomat in Saudi Arabia today about ending the war with Russia. Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested in Manila on ICC warrant.

Syria's interim leader has appealed for unity, as violence and revenge killings continued in areas loyal to ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad. Israel announced Sunday it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza.

Syrian security forces are alleged to have killed hundreds of civilians belonging to the Alawite religious minority in continuing violence. North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the U.S.

Two women and a man have been found guilty of spying for Russia in a huge espionage operation from a rundown former guesthouse north of London. Odesa comes under heavy fire from Russian drones hours after Trump threatened Moscow with heavy punitive measures 

Fighters linked to Syria's ousted leader Bashar al-Assad mounted a deadly attack on government forces on Thursday. U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia next week 

President Trump’s decision this week to pause military assistance and intelligence sharing with Ukraine could reorder the battlefield, either halting the fight or potentially giving Russia a decisive advantage. The Trump administration has been holding direct talks with Hamas over the release of U.S. hostages held in Gaza and the possibility of a broader deal to end the war.

President Trump on Monday temporarily suspended the delivery of all U.S. military aid to Ukraine. Washington. Punishing, blanket tariffs have been imposed by the U.S. on Canadian goods — as has a first wave of counter tariffs on some U.S. imports.

What a Difference a ‘Beautiful Ocean’ Makes: Zelensky Gets 5-Star Welcome in London, Meets King Charles, Secures UK Loan and Missiles. European Leaders Talk, Offer Ideas, Then Leave. US Halts Cyber Ops Against Russia. Gaza Crisis Worsens.

Ukraine President Zelensky arrives in London to a warm embrace. US intel shows Russia and China are attempting to recruit disgruntled federal employees

President Donald Trump ripped into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office on Friday, demanding respect and gratitude from the wartime leader in a blistering encounter that could determine whether Europe’s future is war or peace

It’s Europe week at the Trump White House, where unabated flattery and governing by press conference rules the day! First the French and British leaders - and today on a high stakes visit, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky