Washington: The Trump administration has announced its decision to seize oil from a tanker captured off the Venezuelan coast, further escalating tensions with Caracas. The White House described the vessel as a "sanctioned shadow vessel" known for transporting black market oil to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that the move aligns with the administration's commitment to halting the illegal flow of drugs and enforcing sanctions.

According to Anadolu Agency, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated that the U.S. views a ceasefire with Russia as contingent upon the signing of a framework peace agreement. Zelenskyy noted that while Trkiye is pursuing separate energy and water truce initiatives, Russia remains firm on requiring a broader deal. He mentioned ongoing efforts by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to initiate discussions, highlighting a preference in Washington for a comprehensive agreement that would lead to a nationwide ceasefire.

The United Nations has issued a warning about severe flooding in the Gaza Strip, affecting over 760 displacement sites and threatening 40% of the region's population. UN spokesperson Farhan Haq reported that the heavy rains have exacerbated the already challenging living conditions, leading to increased health risks such as hypothermia and illnesses due to overflowing sewage. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is actively monitoring the situation.