Trump’s Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth:

Trump will try to end the war in Ukraine in the most beneficial way for Ukraine.

South Korea has announced its readiness to accept North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine.

North Korean soldiers are considered as South Korean citizens according to the South Korean constitution.

Source: Yonhap

Netanyahu:

I am ready for a long-term ceasefire in the Gaza Strip for the return of all prisoners.

Hamas has not yet submitted its response because Israel has not submitted maps of the areas to which it will withdraw.

Source: Reuters

The Biden administration is expected to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, according to U.S. officials speaking to Associated Press.

President Traore of Burkina Faso:

Macron should pray to Africans, because he needs to thank our ancestors that France exists today.

Israel and Hamas have agreed on ceasefire and hostage deal 'in principle'.

Source: CBS

Ceasefire agreement in Gaza will be completed this week if all goes well, CBS reports.

United States has removed Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Ukraine reportedly attacked Tambov region of Russia with drones, causing a fire in a local distillery.

US Secretary of State Blinken:

We estimate that Hamas has recruited new members in the same number as it lost in the war.

Israeli forces bombed a house in Jenin refugee camp, killing at least 6 people and injuring others.

South Korean authorities have arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law. Yoon Seok-Yoel has arrived at the anti-corruption office after being arrested by investigators at the presidential residence.

South Korean impeached President Yun Seok-yeol refuses to testify, Yonhap reports.

Fergani Space’s satellite constellation begins: 100 satellites in 5 years for Turkish GPS

Fergani Uzay, founded by Turkish aerospace company Baykar’s Chairman Selçuk Bayraktar, successfully launched Türkiye’s largest domestically developed satellite, FGN-100-d1, into orbit.

FGN-100-d1 weighs 102 kg and operates in a low Earth orbit (LEO) at an altitude of approximately 510 km. It performs 15 Earth orbits daily, moving at a speed of 7.6 km/second.

Selçuk Bayraktar:

“Today, we placed our first satellite into orbit. These satellites will serve as a low Earth orbit constellation for positioning and communication services.

In five years, we aim to develop a global positioning system named Uluğ Bey, consisting of 100 satellites, entirely with our own resources. Alongside completing our satellite constellation, we will continue developing a launch vehicle capable of lifting 1.5 tons into orbit.”

The FGN-100-d1 features advanced avionics, a green propulsion engine, and indigenous software. It is equipped with triple-redundant flight computers to ensure operational reliability.

This project is seen as a critical step in strengthening Türkiye’s space ecosystem and advancing its technological capabilities.