South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called the action by the United States regrettable on not inviting South Africa for the G20 Summit 2026 which will take place in Miami next year. He said that despite the efforts and numerous attempts by President Ramaphosa and his administration to
"The entire Israeli people are grateful to President Trump for leading a courageous deal to free the hostages. We support him and strengthen his hand in efforts to implement the steps of the plan. I expect all parties to vote in favor of the president's plan," Lapid said.
President Trump also announced that he would host the Chinese leader for a state visit in the United States later in 2026.
He said that the US' relationship with China is "extremely strong" and that that he has accepted an invitation by Xi to visit Beijing in April 2026.
Takaichi said her conversation with Trump had been on the request of the US President who briefed her on his phone conversation with Xi on Monday. However, she refrained from elaborating further, including on any discussion regarding her comments on a Taiwan contingency, the Kyodo report sai
Mamdani met President Trump at the White House in a cordial meeting but said he still believes Trump is a "fascist" and "despot". Both called the talks "productive" and discussed affordability, public safety and working together despite past clashes during the campaign.
US and Ukrainian officials held what Marco Rubio called their "most productive" talks yet in Geneva on a peace plan proposed by President Trump. Kyiv said key concerns were addressed, though divisions remain. European leaders urged more revisions as diplomatic efforts continue.
The US issued an aviation warning over Venezuelan airspace as a B-52 carried out an "attack demo." Trump kept military action against Venezuela on the table, while Maduro signalled openness to dialogue amid rising tensions and increased US operations in the Caribbean.
Greene made the announcement late on Friday through a detailed statement posted on X. She said she had grown increasingly frustrated with the political atmosphere in Washington and accused both major parties of operating what she called a "Political Industrial Complex."
New York Governor Kathy Hochul backed President Trump's "renewed commitment" after his meeting with Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani, while condemning GOP figures for "Islamophobic" attacks on him. She said she'd work with Trump when it benefits New Yorkers and "fight like hell" when state valu
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will push affordability issues in his White House meeting with President Trump, stressing he'll work with anyone to help New Yorkers. He plans to highlight cost-of-living concerns while maintaining he'll oppose any agenda that harms the city.
US President Donald Trump signed a bill ordering the Justice Department to release all Jeffrey Epstein-related files. He criticised Democrats over Epstein's past ties, while Congress passed the measure with near-unanimous support. It remains unclear how or when the files will be released.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has launched a sharp attack on the Modi government over US President Donald Trump's repeated claims that he mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not "openly say that President