The United States has drawn up a list of potential targets in Venezuela as part of a possible military operation, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources within the White House.

Saudi Arabia has launched “King Salman Gate,” the largest urban development project in Mecca’s history. The initiative was inaugurated by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The international Middle East Peace Summit has opened in Sharm El-Sheikh, bringing together world leaders to discuss pathways toward lasting peace and stability in the region.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her “relentless efforts to promote democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and her commitment to a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.”

On October 2, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Telegram founder Pavel Durov on the sidelines of the Digital Bridge 2025 international forum in Astana.

U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order on Friday to begin the process of renaming the Department of Defense as the Department of War, U.S. media reported citing White House officials.

German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz stated that Berlin is not going to recognize Palestine's statehood either now or at the upcoming session of the UN General Assembly.

President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and key European leaders gathered at the White House to discuss prospects for ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will be the first Russian leader to visit Alaska on August 15th. The visit is timed to coincide with a meeting with US President Donald Trump, during which the parties will discuss the Ukraine issue and the development of bilateral relations.

Leaders in Washington and Moscow have signaled readiness for a potential one-on-one meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may also be part of the talks.

The U.S. has unveiled its largest sanctions package against Iran since 2018, targeting over 100 individuals, entities, and vessels involved in Iranian oil exports. In response, Tehran demanded compensation for U.S. military strikes on its nuclear sites and harshly criticized Washington’s diplomatic credibility.

US President Donald Trump stated that the deadline for Russia to resolve the conflict in Ukraine has been reduced to 10-12 days. He promised to make a final decision within the next 24 hours, emphasizing that waiting 50 days is pointless.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his country requires $65 billion annually to meet basic budgetary needs and strengthen its defense capabilities. According to him, $40 billion is needed to cover the budget deficit, while $25 billion is earmarked for the production of drones, missiles, and electronic warfare systems.

President Donald Trump has stated that the United States will not hesitate to carry out further strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites if needed. His comments came in response to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who claimed the recent damage to their nuclear facilities was "very serious."

US President Donald Trump stated that American troops will not be deployed to the war zone in Ukraine. At the same time, he confirmed new arms deliveries to Kyiv - at the expense of European countries.

Global expenditures on nuclear weapons in 2024 exceeded $100 billion for the first time, reaching a record high. This is stated in the latest report of the International Campaign for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (ICAN).

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. He made this statement during a celebratory dinner at the White House, handing Trump a copy of a letter sent to the Nobel Committee.

US President Donald Trump announced the introduction of ten percent trade duties against countries supporting the BRICS policy, which he called "anti-American." He wrote about this on his Truth Social social network.

Three years after the last personal contact, French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation. The two-hour conversation was the first since February 2022 and was described by the Kremlin as "important."

US President Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in achieving reconciliation between Israel and Iran. The corresponding letter was sent to the Nobel Committee by Republican Congressman from Georgia, Buddy Carter.