Zelensky meets Canada's Carney in Rome.

Syrian Minister of Defense Murhaf Abu Qasra:

To the free people of Syria, immediately after the liberation of Syria, we began working to integrate military units within a unified institutional framework. Today, we convey to our honorable people the news of the integration of all units into the Syrian Ministry of Defense.

Syrian Minister of Defense Murhaf Abu Qasra:

We stress the need for the remaining small military groups to join the ministry within a maximum period of 10 days.

Any delay in joining the ministry requires taking appropriate measures in accordance with the law.

Secretary Rubio on Russia-Ukraine talks:

Vatican is a place that both sides would be comfortable going.

US Secretary of State Rubio:

President Trump wants to meet with Putin as soon as possible, and the Russians have expressed their willingness to do so.

All that remains is to determine the location and timing of the Putin-Trump meeting, and to determine the topics of the meeting.

Another interesting AI video by Trump on Truth Social.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa forms the national authority for missing persons.

US Secretary of State Rubio:

Lavrov told me that Moscow will prepare a document outlining its demands for a ceasefire in Ukraine.

The Ukrainian side will work on its own proposal for a ceasefire, and we hope to present it soon.

US Secretary of State Rubio:

If the Russia and Ukraine papers include realistic ideas, we will make progress, otherwise we will have a different assessment.

There are other issues we need to pursue, and we don't want to continue endless talks on Ukraine.

US Secretary of State Rubio:

We asked the Senate to give us some time to see if we can make progress in the Ukraine talks.

Senate will move to pass Russia sanctions bill unless progress is made.

US Secretary of State Rubio:

We informed the Russians that Congress will pass sanctions legislation unless progress is made in the Ukraine talks.

Congress passing a sanctions bill on Russia is something we cannot stop or control.

Al Hadath has reported that the body of Mohammed Sinwar, a senior commander of the Qassam Brigades, was allegedly found in a tunnel beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip.

This area was targeted by Israel four days ago.

NEW: A suicide bomber detonated explosives at the Damaanyo military training camp in Mogadishu, targeting young recruits who were queuing to join the Somali National Army (SNA).

Initial reports indicate casualties, though details remain unclear.

Trump administration is considering a TV show where immigrants compete for the prize of US citizenship.

It would see contestants compete in tasks across different states and include trivia and "civic" challenges.

Source: Sky News

Putin:

"The result of the special operation should be long-term peace and protection of the interests of Russian-speaking residents of Ukraine."

Pope Leo XIV officially assumes the office of Pontiff.

Health Ministry in Gaza:

At least 96 people have been killed and more than 140 injured since Sunday morning in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip.

📸 Zelensky and JD Vance in Rome.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz:

"According to all indications - Muhammad Sinwar has been eliminated."

Romania heads to the polls today for the second round of its presidential elections, with George Simion, the anti-EU candidate who won 41% of the votes in the first round, currently polling ahead of his opponent.

Pope Leo XIV greets Zelensky before receiving him in private audience.