Zelenskyy says Ukraine faces impossible choices as Trump pushes forward plan to end war
Ukraine is facing great pressure, as Donald Trump is demanding that Kiev accept within days a "peace" plan that would force them to cede territory to Russia.
Zelenskyy has called this an impossible choice between preserving national dignity and the risk of losing US support.
Meanwhile, European countries oppose the plan, stressing that any agreement must be fair and respect Ukraine's sovereignty.
Six thousand years of data reveal Europe could face 42 extra days of summer by 2100
A study published in Nature Communications finds that today's heat patterns in Europe resemble those of 6,000 years ago.
According to research, the rapid warming of the Arctic is narrowing the temperature difference between the poles and the equator, which slows air circulation and prolongs summer.
If trends continue, Europe could face up to 42 additional summer days by 2100.
Trump and Mamdani form unexpected alliance at White House meeting
Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani emerged from their White House meeting with an unexpected alliance, agreeing to cooperate on issues of cost of living, housing and food prices.
Although Trump previously called Mamdan a "communist," the two stressed that they found many common ground and described the meeting as productive and friendly.
The meeting marked an early test for Mamdan in negotiations with the president, as political tensions remain over the administration's interference in elections and threats to federal funding.
Thai Foreign Minister hopes EU will help bring balance of power to ASEAN region
Thailand's Foreign Minister said that the EU's presence in the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region helps balance influence between the US and China, while EU-Indo-Pacific cooperation is deepening.
He highlighted progress in negotiations for a trade agreement with the EU and Thailand's role as an investment hub in Southeast Asia, particularly in the digital and green economy.
