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US President Donald Trump said he has spoken with Vladimir Putin about arranging a possible meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, followed by a trilateral session including himself. The Kremlin called the idea “worthwhile” but gave no commitment, BBC reported.

Trump downplayed the need for a ceasefire before talks, a stance opposed by European leaders, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz insisting negotiations cannot proceed without one.

Trump also pledged US security guarantees for Ukraine, hinting at military involvement if necessary. Zelenskiy said a $90bn US arms package, including advanced systems and drone cooperation, is being discussed and could be finalized within 10 days.

According to BBC, Zelensky struck a conciliatory tone, while Europeans praised Trump’s mediation but stressed their own security concerns.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Armenia to discuss a planned transport corridor linking Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave, included in a recent US-brokered peace deal. Tehran opposes the project, fearing it could bring American influence near its borders, according to Al Jazeera.

Iranian officials stressed the corridor could shift regional geopolitics and warned they would block it if necessary, with or without Russian support. Russia has cautiously welcomed the deal, urging stability and opposing outside interference. The project follows years of conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, with Armenia recently returning villages to Azerbaijan.

Intel shares jumped after Japanese investor SoftBank announced a $2bn stake, paying $23 per share, BBC reported.

Reports suggest the Trump administration may also take a roughly 10 percent stake to support a new Ohio manufacturing hub.

The investments highlight efforts to strengthen US chip production, reduce dependence on Asia, and secure the supply chain.

According to BBC, analysts see SoftBank’s move as confidence in Intel’s turnaround, while experts caution about increased government involvement in private firms.

The US State Department has canceled over 6,000 international student visas, mostly for legal violations such as assault, DUI, burglary, and alleged support for terrorism. About 4,000 were revoked for breaking the law, with 200–300 linked to terrorism under US law, according to BBC.

Part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, the move follows tighter visa screening, including social media checks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said revocations will continue for students deemed disruptive, while Democrats criticized the policy as undermining due process. The US hosts over 1.1m international students, BBC reported.

Canada’s Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has declared Air Canada’s strike by 10,000 cabin crew members illegal after workers ignored a Sunday return-to-work order. The crew is striking over wages, citing inflation and lack of pay for ground duties like boarding assistance, Al Jazeera reported.

Mark Hancock, president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the union representing the crew, said he is willing to face jail or fines rather than end the strike. Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau said the union’s demands exceed the airline’s 40 percent offer.

Prime Minister Mark Carney urged a resolution to reduce travel disruption. Air Canada has suspended its profit forecasts, while the union continues to call for negotiations toward a “fair deal”, according to Al Jazeera.

Kim Jong Un has called for a rapid expansion of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal, condemning US-South Korea military exercises as hostile and war-provoking, Reuters reported.

The Ulchi Freedom Shield drills, which began this week, are described by Washington and Seoul as defensive, but Pyongyang sees them as invasion rehearsals. Kim said the involvement of a “nuclear element” highlights the need for stronger deterrence.

Experts estimate North Korea has material for up to 90 warheads, though around 50 are believed operational. Pyongyang also plans to add a third Choe Hyon-class destroyer by 2026 and is testing new cruise and anti-air missiles, according to Reuters.

President Donald Trump has promised that the US will help guarantee Ukraine’s security in any eventual peace deal with Russia, though the scope of support remains unclear. He made the pledge during a White House summit with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders, days after talks with Vladimir Putin, Reuters reported.

Zelenskiy welcomed the assurances as a “major step forward” and said they could be formalized within 10 days. Trump is also arranging a meeting between Putin and Zelenskiy, possibly in Hungary, which could be followed by a trilateral summit.

European leaders urged Trump to insist on a ceasefire first, but he argued that broader peace talks could move forward even as fighting continues. France and Germany warned that any deal must address wider European security, according to Reuters.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said security guarantees for Kyiv could be finalised within 10 days following talks in Washington with US President Donald Trump and European leaders. He described his meeting with Trump as the “best” so far, highlighting US willingness to take part in a framework ensuring Ukraine’s security, Reuters reported.

Zelenskiy noted that the guarantees would likely be formalised on paper soon and include a US weapons package worth around $90bn, covering aircraft and air defence systems. He added that Washington had also agreed to purchase Ukrainian drones once exports resume.

While a peace deal with Russia remains distant, Zelenskiy said Ukraine was prepared to negotiate “in any format,” with territorial issues to be addressed directly with President Vladimir Putin although no date for such talks has been set, according to Reuters.