Zelensky:

This week may bring news for all of us—and for an end to the bloodshed.

NEW: Iceland will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, joining Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands.

All five have withdrawn following the confirmed participation of Israel.

NEW: SBU Sea Baby maritime drones attacked another Russian “shadow fleet” tanker, Dashan, under the flag of the Comoros, in the Black Sea.

This is the third such tanker hit in two weeks.

The U.S. is considering a rule that would require visitors from visa-waiver countries to disclose up to five years of social media history when applying for travel authorization.

The proposal, issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, would make social media a mandatory part of the ESTA application.

Travelers may also need to submit past phone numbers, emails, biometric data, and family details.

Zelensky:

In Russian history, no one has ever surrendered sovereignty so much in favor of China or any other stronger nation, and it is phenomenal how much Putin is paying just to avoid ending this war.

Zelensky:

I expect members of parliament to propose a clear vision regarding elections in Ukraine during martial law.

We do not need Americans speculating on this issue.

Somalia: NISA says it carried out a targeted operation in Jilib, Middle Juba, against al-Shabaab commanders.

BREAKING: US forces have seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

Source: Bloomberg

Ghana: Government deported three Israelis in response to Israel’s ill-treatment and removal of three Ghanaian nationals.

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% for the third straight meeting.

Sudan’s Displacement Crisis

- UAE-backed RSF advances and shifting frontlines are driving new displacement waves.

- Around 12 million people are now displaced, with millions pushed toward cross-border flight.

- Low funding and rising needs heighten the risk of a major new exodus.

Colombian President Petro:

Maduro's government must understand that the response to an external aggression is not just military mobilization but a democratic revolution.

It is time for a general amnesty and a transitional government with the inclusion of all and everyone.

Trump:

THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT’S TRUMP GOLD CARD IS HERE TODAY!

A direct path to Citizenship for all qualified and vetted people.

BREAKING: Trump:

We have just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela.

Large tanker, largest one ever seized actually.

Trump:

Boeing gave me the award for the greatest salesman in the history of Boeing.

I think I have sold a thousand Boeing planes.

Trump:

We have a deadhead Fed hair.

Trump:

If we had Kamala, things would be worse than anything you have ever imagined.

Worse than 1929, in my opinion.

Trump:

It was seized for a very good reason.

Trump:

The European leaders want a meeting in Europe over the weekend.

We want to know some things before a meeting.

We don't want to waste time.

Trump:

Europeans want a meeting with Zelensky, and us.

Trump:

I think CNN should be sold.