Trump has been quietly pushing for months to retake Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base from the Taliban, viewing it as critical for counterterrorism, monitoring China, and resource access.

Talks reportedly began in March, but it’s unclear if the Taliban is engaging.

Source: CNN

White House is preparing an executive order targeting political violence and hate speech, focusing on left-leaning groups after the killing of Charlie Kirk.

Source: Reuters

Macron:

Recognizing a Palestinian state is the best way to isolate Hamas.

Sudan: It is alleged that UAE-backed RSF forces retreated after a failed assault near the former UNAMID headquarters.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani met with officials from the US Treasury Department in Washington, DC, to discuss sanctions.

South Africa: President Ramaphosa met DRC’s Tshisekedi in Pretoria to boost bilateral cooperation.

Trump:

It doesn't feel like the time to ask Putin for a ceasefire.

Trump:

Starmer agrees that Europe has to stop buying oil from Russia.

An activist confronts FBI Director Kash Patel about Israel and Gaza.

"How does it feel to be Israel's b*tch?"

NEW: Trump floated the idea of revoking broadcast TV licenses for networks he claims are “against” him.

Trump said networks give him “97% negative” coverage and suggested their licenses “maybe should be taken away.”

Source: CNBC

Trump:

If Europe did something with respect to China, I think China would probably maybe force an end to the war in Ukraine.

Trump:

The relationship between Putin and Zelensky is a horrible one. They hate each other.

Trump on Starmer:

I just think he is a really fine guy. He is more liberal than me. I think he should take a very strong stand on the immigration; it's really hurting him badly.

Fox: Do you think Russian drones in Poland was by mistake?

Trump: I can't comment on that. They should not have been there. They were disabled. The great attack on a drone is disabling it.

Trump on Antifa:

They're agitators... It's a terrorist organization.

The US vetoed the UN Security Council's resolution for an immediate end to the war in Gaza.

Iranian Brigadier General Amir Pourdastan:

Witkoff called Araghchi and said, "Man, that's enough, don't strike anymore. Don't strike."

You see Trump requesting a ceasefire; this is not a sign of his power. They were scared.

Macron:

If the operation in Gaza City continues by government decision, we must discuss imposing sanctions on Israel.

Macron:

The Gaza operations have resulted in a large number of dead and wounded to an extent that damages Israel's image and credibility.