Argentina’s President Javier Milei secures a major midterm victory for La Libertad Avanza, boosting his power to push forward with free-market reforms and deep spending cuts, amidst US financial support.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces a “substantial framework” for a US-China trade deal, averting Trump’s 100% tariffs and securing a final deal on TikTok and a rare earth export deferral.

Former VP Kamala Harris admits she regrets not urging Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race due to campaign endurance concerns, fueling debate over his failed re-election bid.

US beef inflation hits 16% as cattle inventory falls to a 75-year low. Trump’s call for ranchers to lower prices and his import plans face backlash from farmers who blame market consolidation.

Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro condemns the deployment of the USS Gerald R Ford to the Caribbean, calling it a move for ‘regime change,’ as US air strikes against alleged drug traffickers escalate.

U.S. President Donald Trump has shelved the proposed Budapest summit with Vladimir Putin, citing fears of a “wasted meeting” as peace talks on the Ukraine war falter and Zelensky leaves Washington without long-range missiles

Ukraine used UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles to hit a key Russian chemical plant in Bryansk. Russia retaliated with a heavy missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing six civilians, including children

U.S. envoys met Israeli PM Netanyahu to restart the Gaza ceasefire after deadly weekend violence. Trump threatened Hamas while the issue of disarming and future Gaza governance remains unresolved

A ceasefire in Gaza was severely tested after militants killed two Israeli soldiers, prompting strikes that killed 26 Palestinians. President Trump weighed in as US pressure led to the resumption of aid.

US President Donald Trump announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to halt Russian oil purchases soon. India’s government confirmed “ongoing” energy talks but prioritized consumer interests amid high US tariffs.