President Donald Trump proposed paying every American adult $5,000 if his party retains control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. The announcement was made during a convention in Dallas where the president addressed the party's strategy for November. Reports indicate the proposal would cost approximately $1.35 trillion and raised immediate questions regarding its legal feasibility.
The BRICS group of eleven nations adopted a joint declaration on Saturday during their annual summit in New Delhi. The statement expresses deep concern over the war and calls for maximum restraint to avoid further aggravating the situation. Leaders emphasized resolving disputes through dialogue, consultation, and diplomacy while noting that the conflict does not serve international community interests.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated he is willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the upcoming G20 summit in Miami. The Kremlin has not yet confirmed whether Putin will attend the gathering scheduled for December 14-15. Moscow continues to demand that any talks occur with Zelensky traveling to Russia instead.
Jeremy Thomas, a British film producer known for works such as The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, has died at the age of 77. A representative stated that he passed away peacefully on Friday at his country home in Oxfordshire surrounded by family. His career spanned five decades and included collaborations with directors including David Cronenberg, Nicolas Roeg, and Bernardo Bertolucci.
England chased a target of 130 runs to secure an eight-wicket win against Pakistan at Edgbaston. Captain Joe Root remained unbeaten on 62 while Jordan Cox finished with 59 not out. The result completed a three-nil series sweep for the home team.
Investigators in northwest France are examining a fragment of rail found on the track as evidence of possible sabotage following a Friday evening derailment. The incident occurred near the town of Cleon while the train traveled between Rouen and Caen, resulting in injuries to 44 passengers and crew members. Authorities confirmed that tests for drugs and alcohol on the driver returned negative results.
Leaders from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America are gathering in India for a two-day meeting. The event takes place as regional conflicts and international relations influence the group's agenda. Reports indicate the summit is occurring while wars reshape the broader geopolitical landscape.
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels captured Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Friday, according to officials from both the internationally recognized government and local sources. This move consolidates their grip on a vital Red Sea shipping route that serves as a key corridor for global energy supplies. The advance follows reports that pro-government forces withdrew from the island after Houthi fighters also took the nearby mainland town of Dhubab.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for immediate new sanctions against Russia regarding recent deadly strikes on Ukraine. He made this request at the Yalta European Strategy forum while planning a meeting with US President Donald Trump in late September. Both leaders have noted that long-range strikes between Moscow and Kyiv have escalated as diplomatic efforts to end the war remain deadlocked.
Saima Wazed, the World Health Organization's Southeast Asia regional director and daughter of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned on Wednesday following investigations into alleged financial fraud. The UN agency stated that a committee recommended her dismissal prior to her resignation after placing her on unpaid administrative leave. Wazed has denied the accusations regarding her travel to China and the misrepresentation of her academic credentials.
