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US President Donald Trump has stated that the proposed plan to end the Ukraine war is not his 'final offer' for Kyiv, with security officials scheduled to meet in Geneva to discuss the situation further. The plan reportedly includes significant concessions from Ukraine to Russia, raising concerns about its implications for Ukrainian sovereignty.

At the G20 summit in Johannesburg, Western leaders expressed that the US peace plan for Ukraine requires significant revisions, with French President Macron warning that the G20 risks losing its relevance. The plan, which includes concessions to Russia, has been met with skepticism from European leaders, highlighting the complexities of achieving peace in the region.

A Ukrainian delegation, supported by representatives from France, Germany, and the UK, is set to engage in direct talks with Washington in Switzerland, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasizes a diplomatic approach in discussions with foreign allies. This strategy aims to avoid making 'loud statements' while navigating complex geopolitical dynamics.

President Donald Trump stated that his administration's peace proposal for Ukraine and Russia is not his 'final offer,' indicating ongoing negotiations. He has set a Thanksgiving deadline for Ukraine to accept the 28-point plan aimed at resolving the conflict with Russia.

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a deal that will utilize critical components from Australia. Experts express concerns that this could implicate Australia in potential human rights violations associated with the use of these advanced military aircraft.

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican congresswoman from Georgia, announced her resignation from Congress effective January 5, 2026, citing a breakdown in loyalty with former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. She expressed her refusal to be a 'battered wife' following a public fallout with Trump, which has drawn mixed reactions from her colleagues.

US President Donald Trump has set a deadline for Ukraine to approve a new 28-point peace plan aimed at ending the ongoing war with Russia. The plan reportedly requires Ukraine to make significant territorial concessions, raising concerns about its implications for national sovereignty and security.

Donald Trump announced the immediate termination of temporary protected status for Somali immigrants in Minnesota, a move that could impact hundreds who fled civil war in Somalia. This decision is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to limit deportations and weaken immigration protections. Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the United States, many of whom sought refuge due to the ongoing conflict in their homeland.