NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged China, Brazil, and India to pressure Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict, warning about potential severe consequences from US tariffs if they don’t act.
Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar stated that Nigeria will not yield to US pressure to accept deported Venezuelans, emphasizing that the country has enough issues to manage. Tuggar asserted, "The issue of accepting Venezuelan deportees, honestly, I don't think is something that Nigeria is in a position to work with," reflecting the complexities faced by Nigeria amid external demands.
Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas about a ceasefire have concluded without reaching an agreement, stated Palestinian sources. Tensions continue to escalate amid ongoing violence in the region.