U.S. and Iran expected to sign letter of intent next week for 60 days of talks, sources tell CBS.

Lula says Brazil's record deforestation drop counters U.S. tariff threat. Amazon deforestation fell 31.4% from Aug 2025-May 2026, lowest on record. Lula: 'We want respect, equality, trade.'

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday hailed official figures showing a record drop in deforestation in the Amazon and Cerrado, and said he would use the data to counter proposed U.S. tariffs on Brazilian exports.

Italy's Meloni urges NATO to rethink defence spending as Rome lifts outlays

Italy'sGiorgia Meloni has called for NATO to rethink its defence spending strategy, as Rome increases its own military expenditures.

US Senate Armed Services Committee backs $750 million in security aid for Ukraine under NDAA, Reuters reports. The annual defense bill also sets Pentagon policy at $1.15 trillion.

The US Senate Armed Services Committee has supported defense funding legislation that includes $750 million in security assistance for Ukraine under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, Reuters reports. The draft National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) sets Pentagon policy and provides $1.15 trillion in total funding.

Iran dismisses Trump's claim a deal ending US-Israeli war on Iran could be signed this weekend, saying any decision rests with relevant authorities

Iran's Foreign Ministry said any decision on a potential deal ending the US-Israeli war on Iran rests with the country's relevant authorities, dismissing speculation about the timing and location of a possible signing ceremony after US President Donald Trump stated a deal could be signed this weekend.