Violent clashes broke out in several Syrian cities as Alawite protesters loyal to Bashar al-Assad confronted security forces, leaving at least three dead and dozens injured.
Somalia has condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, warning it threatens sovereignty and risks destabilizing the Horn of Africa.
President Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin hours before meeting Ukraine’s President Zelensky in Florida, calling the conversation productive as peace talks intensify.
President Trump says most of a Ukraine peace framework is agreed after talks with President Zelensky, though disputes over Donbas and security guarantees remain.
