The U.S. federal government enters shutdown after Congress fails to pass funding—750,000 federal employees furloughed, critical services disrupted amid partisan stalemate.
Muslim-majority states cautiously back Trump’s Gaza peace plan, urging Hamas to respond while linking their support to Israeli actions and a path toward Palestinian statehood.
Trump and Netanyahu announced a U.S.-backed plan for Gaza peace, including a ceasefire, prisoner swap, Israeli withdrawal, and Hamas disarmament. Hamas has yet to sign on.
Moldova’s pro-EU ruling party PAS won a clear majority, defeating pro-Russian rivals amid Moscow’s interference attempts and securing the country’s EU course.
