Conor McGregor has withdrawn from the Irish presidential race.

Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir:

I want to build a luxurious neighborhood for police officers on the seashore in the Gaza Strip – a perfect place.

Video capturing the sound of a Russian "Geran-3" kamikaze drone passing over Ukraine's Chernihiv region.

Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claims the European Union is preparing a “Serbian Maidan.”

Somalia: Jubbaland forces launched a major operation in Raaskambooni, Lower Juba, to disrupt al-Shabab and block planned attacks on bases and key sites.

Western sanctions have pushed Russia to revive barter trade, swapping goods like wheat for Chinese cars to bypass payment restrictions as banks fear secondary sanctions.

While still small compared to total trade, barter is expanding as businesses seek ways around sanctions and payment bottlenecks.

Source: Reuters

Kremlin:

There is a pause in the negotiation process on Ukraine, it is evident.

Kremlin:

NATO is de facto at war with Russia, this is obvious.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez:

As long as barbarism continues, Israel should not participate in any international competition.

Netanyahu:

America has no better ally than Israel and Israel has no better ally than America.

Marco Rubio:

Hamas can longer continue to exist as an armed element.

Marco Rubio:

We will continue with maximum pressure on Iran.

Marco Rubio:

Iran possesses long-range missiles that could threaten the stability of the region and Europe.

We encourage our European allies to impose sanctions on Iran.

Netanyahu:

Rubio's visit is a "clear message" of the US support for Israel.

Netanyahu:

Our decision to bomb Hamas leaders in Qatar was an independent Israeli decision, and we bear full responsibility for the attack.

Netanyahu:

The operation in Qatar did not fail because its goal was to convey a message that there is no safe place for terrorists.

Marco Rubio:

We warned countries trying to recognize a Palestinian state that Israel will respond to their move.

Reporter: Would you rule out further strikes on Hamas operatives in foreign sovereign countries in the region?

Netanyahu: No.