Based on the latest reports, here are the major world news stories:
Iran Nuclear Tensions: The U.S. and Iran are holding a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week[2]. President Trump has set a deadline for Iran and warned of a “very bad day” if negotiations fail, with the U.S. carrier Gerald Ford moving into position[1]. A second aircraft carrier has also been ordered to the Middle East[4].
Gaza Peacekeeping: Indonesia has committed up to 8,000 troops for a possible humanitarian and peacekeeping mission in Gaza by June[2]. Meanwhile, Hamas representatives have returned to Cairo for talks with mediators on a U.S.-backed disarmament plan[1].
Board of Peace: The first leaders’ meeting of the new Board of Peace is scheduled for Tuesday in Washington, with Israel officially joining the board[1].
Navalny Poisoning: Five European countries have confirmed through scientific testing that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin and have blamed the Russian state[2].
Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ukrainian drone strikes hit a Russian Black Sea port ahead of U.S.-brokered peace talks[2], while drone strikes also killed individuals in both Ukraine and Russia on Saturday[2].
European Relations: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the Munich Security Conference, offering reassurance about trans-Atlantic relations despite increasing rifts between the U.S. and Europe[2].
Other Incidents: An off-trail avalanche killed two skiers and injured one on Italy’s side of Mont Blanc[2], and Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces killed more than 6,000 people in a three-day assault on el-Fasher[2].
