Trump says Zelensky ‘isn’t ready’ to approve US peace plan to end Russia-Ukraine war

Donald Trump is expected to deliver remarks on affordability at a rally in Pennsylvania, coinciding with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's criticism of President Joe Biden's policies. This event follows a federal judge's decision to unseal grand jury documents related to the sex-trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, after the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which Trump signed last month.

Major Australian employers are scaling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, with some even discontinuing initiatives entirely, as a response to a growing US-led backlash against such efforts, often labeled as ‘anti-woke’. This trend has been highlighted in a recent report by Pride in Diversity, which indicates that the election of Donald Trump has significantly influenced these changes.

The Trump administration has announced plans to terminate the Biden student loan repayment program known as the Save plan, which has provided assistance to over 7 million borrowers. This decision follows a settlement with several Republican-led states that criticized the program as 'illegal.'

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his readiness for elections in Ukraine, responding to increasing pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has called for a national vote amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Former President Donald Trump has criticized European nations as 'decaying' and their leaders as 'weak,' claiming they have failed to manage migration and address the ongoing Ukraine conflict. This statement follows his recent national-security strategy, which also denounces European leaders for their unrealistic expectations regarding the resolution of the war in Ukraine and calls for an end to NATO expansion.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his readiness to hold elections within the next three months, contingent on support from Ukraine's parliament and foreign allies. This statement follows criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested that Zelenskyy was using the ongoing war as a pretext to avoid elections.

The first serving member of the British armed forces has been killed in Ukraine since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion, marking a significant and tragic milestone in the ongoing conflict. This incident underscores the perilous conditions faced by foreign military personnel operating in the region, as confirmed by the Ministry of Defence.

A member of the UK armed forces has died in an accident in Ukraine, as confirmed by the Ministry of Defence. The incident occurred away from the front lines on Tuesday, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by military personnel in the region.