Trump order targets Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Middle East

President Donald Trump has ordered the blacklisting of certain branches of the Muslim Brotherhood, designating them as terrorist organizations due to their alleged support for Hamas and activities against U.S. interests. This decision follows an executive order that delegates the responsibility to key officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

President Donald Trump has initiated the process to designate certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations, following an executive order that tasks Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent with submitting a report on chapters in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan within 45 days.

Samir Shah, the chairman of the BBC, has expressed his commitment to remain in his position to address the criticisms surrounding the editing of a Donald Trump speech by the BBC's Panorama program. This comes amid scrutiny from various stakeholders, including a federal investigation into the matter by the FCC, led by Trump ally Brendan Carr.

The European Union (EU) and the United States (US) have resumed trade negotiations to address unresolved issues from a tariff deal reached in July. The US has urged the EU to reconsider its digital regulations to facilitate a reduction in import duties on steel and aluminum. Additionally, global discussions on wildlife protection and sustainable trade have commenced in Uzbekistan, with the EU advocating for stricter regulations on eel trade, facing opposition from Japan.

Ukraine has made significant amendments to the US-proposed peace plan aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia, removing some of the more extreme demands initially included. This development comes amid ongoing negotiations and a potential meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former US President Donald Trump, as European leaders express skepticism about the speed of reaching a deal.

Claims of systemic issues in BBC news coverage, particularly regarding Donald Trump, Gaza, and trans issues, have been contested by former adviser Caroline Daniel. This dispute follows the resignations of director general Tim Davie and head of BBC News Deborah Turness, prompted by a leaked memo from Michael Prescott, which alleged serious governance problems within the corporation.

U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has emerged as an unexpected envoy for the Trump administration's latest peace proposal aimed at ending the Russian invasion of Ukraine, presenting a plan that includes significant concessions from Kyiv. His ties to JD Vance, a Eurosceptic ally of Donald Trump, have positioned him at the forefront of this diplomatic effort, despite his lack of experience in negotiation.

The US and Ukraine are currently engaged in peace talks in Switzerland, aiming to finalize a 28-point peace plan that has faced criticism for aligning closely with Russian demands. This plan, which modifies an earlier US proposal deemed unacceptable by Kyiv and its European allies, raises concerns about potential concessions from Ukraine, including territorial cessions.