In a significant development, the two-day talks between Russia and Ukraine have concluded in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, under US mediation. The US officials have stated that the talks saw a great deal of respect between the two parties, as both sides are eager to find a solution to the ongoing conflict. The officials have also announced that a further meeting will take place in Abu Dhabi next Sunday, where Ukraine will take the final steps towards a peace agreement.
According to Emirati government spokespersons, the talks involved direct communication between Russian and Ukrainian officials, focusing on the proposed US peace framework. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have both expressed their willingness to participate in the next round of talks.
The US has reaffirmed its commitment to not use its territory for any attack on Iran. The Israeli Defense Forces have stated that the remains of the Israeli hostage held in Gaza have been found, and all hostages have been safely returned.
In a separate development, US President Donald Trump has claimed that the US had used a secret weapon called “The Discombobulator” to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a raid. A total of 100 individuals have been quarantined at home, while the condition of one patient remains critical.
The US has increased its military presence in the Middle East, with US President Donald Trump announcing that a large US armada is sailing towards the Gulf, with a focus on Iran. Iranian health officials have stated that security personnel opened fire on protesters, leaving many dead, and ambulances were unable to reach the scene.
Fatima Ardeshir Larijani, the daughter of Iranian politician Ali Larijani, was an assistant professor at the University of America’s medical school. American nurse Alex Pretry was killed in a shooting incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Rameez Raja has stated that the decision to participate in the T20 World Cup will be made by Friday or Saturday. The US has reaffirmed its commitment to not use its territory for any attack on Iran.
In other news, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has sent an official letter to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, demanding the payment of federal funds as per the Constitution. Bangladesh’s BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla has stated that they had wanted Bangladesh to participate in the World Cup.
In a separate incident, the Punjab Wildlife Department has seized 57 illegally smuggled tigers and arrested eight individuals in a single day.
