Former U.S. diplomat Kurt Volker on how Trump is handling Ukraine negotiations

A shooting incident occurred in Washington DC, where a lone gunman ambushed two National Guard members near the White House, resulting in both guardsmen being treated for gunshot wounds, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump advised Japan to temper its rhetoric regarding Taiwan following a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, which raised concerns in Tokyo about escalating tensions in the region. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had previously suggested a military response if China were to attack Taiwan, prompting a strong reaction from Beijing.

President Donald Trump has revoked South Africa's invitation to the upcoming G20 summit, citing allegations of human rights abuses against the Afrikaner community. This decision follows Trump's repeated claims of a supposed genocide against white South Africans, which have been widely criticized as unfounded.

Representative Eric Swalwell has filed a lawsuit against Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, alleging misuse of government databases to target Trump opponents with false mortgage fraud claims. This legal action highlights concerns over the integrity of government officials and the potential abuse of power in political contexts.

Former President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that South African officials will not be invited to the upcoming G20 summit in the U.S., making controversial claims about a supposed 'white genocide' against Afrikaners in South Africa. This statement has sparked significant backlash and concern regarding its implications for diplomatic relations.

A Georgia judge has dismissed the last remaining criminal case against former President Donald Trump related to the 2020 election interference. This decision marks a significant development in the legal challenges faced by Trump following the election.

U.S. diplomatic efforts are intensifying to negotiate an end to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, with discussions involving a revised peace plan initially drafted during the Trump administration. Recent meetings have included U.S. officials and a Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi, following significant amendments made by Ukrainian representatives to the proposed deal.

A judge in Georgia has dismissed the election interference case against Donald Trump, stating that the case is 'hereby dismissed in its entirety.' This ruling marks the conclusion of the last remaining criminal charges related to Trump's alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.