The United States informs the United Kingdom, Poland, Lithuania, and Estonia of long delays regarding planned arms shipments to Europe, according to the Financial Times.

Poland secures U.S. commitment to maintain or increase troop levels in the country despite planned reductions in Germany. Warsaw is also moving to unlock European Union defense funds to strengthen its military posture.

Poland has received assurances from the United States that American troop levels in the country will remain stable or potentially increase, even as the U.S. reduces its military presence in Germany. Simultaneously, Warsaw is taking steps to access European Union defense funding to bolster its national military capabilities.

Ukraine reports a two-fold increase in long-range strikes against Russian logistics and air defense positions in April compared to March, according to Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reported that the number of long-range strikes at distances of 20-150 km doubled in April compared to March, following a presidential directive to increase capabilities against enemy logistics and air defense.

A gunman is shot by law enforcement near the White House shortly after the motorcade of Vice President JD Vance passed the location.

A gunman was shot near the White House shortly after the motorcade of Vice President JD Vance passed the area.

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns of a 'much worse' global economic outlook if the Middle East conflict persists into 2027, citing risks of rising inflation and oil prices hitting 125 dollars per barrel.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that the global economy faces a 'much worse outcome' if the Middle East conflict continues into 2027, potentially driving oil prices to 125 dollars per barrel and fueling inflation.