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Trump launched America.gov, an AI chatbot that fact-checks and contradicts his false claims on election fraud, immigration, tariffs, inflation, and his 2025 policy law.

Donald Trump denied media reports claiming he offered Iran sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds in return for nuclear concessions.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Cuba to change course, stating Washington hopes the government chooses a different path rather than trying to wait out the Trump administration.

Ukraine expects no Black Sea ceasefire soon due to Russian rejections, leaving vital grain exports severely constrained and risking millions of tons in stranded crops.

US and Iranian officials engaged in separate mediated talks to end the seven-month war, discussing a ceasefire proposal and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

The US finalized lower vehicle fuel economy standards to boost petrol car sales, reducing initial purchase costs while increasing long-term fuel consumption and emissions.

Ukrainian President Zelensky said over 8,000 North Korean troops are in Russia, with another 10,000 preparing to deploy to aid Russia's war against Ukraine.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated that the US will be forced out of the Middle East after suffering painful blows, amid ongoing conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.

The US clarified it has no plans to sell weapons to China, following envoy David Perdue's claim that Donald Trump offered arms sales to Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Despite warm optics and panda diplomacy, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s summit drew criticism from analysts for lacking substantive progress on critical trade, tech, and security tensions.

A trade truce with the US gives Beijing valuable time to address domestic economic challenges, prepare for its next Party congress, and strengthen economic self-reliance.

The UN assembly yielded incremental talks on Iran and Ukraine and highlighted AI governance, though major breakthroughs were absent amid financial strain and leadership transitions.