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.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi:

Work is underway to set a date for the next round of talks with Washington, and it will be announced soon.

Official kill mark of an Indian Rafale jet on the side of a Pakistani J-10C.

Ukrainian Military Intelligence:

Russia is preparing for a "training and combat" launch of the RS-24 intercontinental ballistic missile at night.

Zelensky spoke with JD Vance in Rome for about half an hour.

Source: AFP

Trump's envoy Witkoff;

We have succeeded in narrowing the gap between Ukraine and Russia.

Trump-Putin call scheduled for tomorrow will be very successful.

Trump's envoy Witkoff:

I think we will be meeting with the Iranians this week in Europe, and we hope it will bring some positive results.