Trump Sends Pentagon Officials to Ukraine in Effort to Restart Peace Talks

Brazilian organizers of COP30 are aiming to conclude key discussions on major climate issues two days ahead of schedule. The summit has seen significant dialogue, including China's climate envoy advocating for developed nations to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, while criticizing the absence of the U.S. in climate leadership.

The death toll from a recent Russian attack in Ternopil, Ukraine, has risen to 25, with over 70 individuals injured. Ukraine plans to address this incident at the UN Security Council. The attack is part of a broader escalation of violence in the region, prompting heightened security alerts across the country.

A recent strike in Ternopil, western Ukraine, resulted in the deaths of 25 individuals, including children. The attack targeted two residential blocks, with one building nearly destroyed. This incident marks one of the deadliest assaults in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

President Trump welcomed Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House, designating the Kingdom as a major non-NATO ally. This visit marks a significant step in strengthening U.S.-Saudi relations, emphasizing military cooperation and trade agreements.

Ukraine's national anti-corruption bureau, known as Nabu, has uncovered a high-level criminal scheme involving Energoatom, the state nuclear energy company. This scheme allegedly includes kickbacks and is situated at the core of the government, impacting the operation of three nuclear power plants that provide over half of Ukraine's electricity.

Kyiv has confirmed the use of the Atacms missile system, which relies on American intelligence for targeting, marking the first deployment since the U.S. lifted restrictions on its use. This development signifies a notable escalation in Ukraine's military capabilities amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

Nicki Minaj, the Trinidadian rapper based in the US, recently addressed the United Nations in New York, where she supported a controversial claim made by the Trump administration regarding the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Her statements, however, have been criticized for lacking substantial evidence.

President Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a recent White House visit, asserting that the Crown Prince had no knowledge of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder. This defense comes amid a low approval rating for Trump, as indicated by a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.