Daily brief
President Donald Trump has called for a coalition of countries, including NATO allies and China, to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments. He has publicly pressured allies to contribute, suggesting he might delay a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping if no help is offered. The plan has met with significant skepticism and reluctance, with India stating it is not in bilateral discussions about a combined force for the strait.
Senior US and Chinese economic officials held trade negotiations in Paris, described by both sides as constructive and aimed at paving the way for a planned summit between Presidents Trump and Xi (ongoing coverage).
A federal judge has temporarily blocked efforts by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to overhaul U.S. childhood vaccine policy.
The BBC has asked a US court to dismiss a multi-billion dollar defamation lawsuit filed against it by Donald Trump, arguing the case should be thrown out to avoid a 'chilling effect' on journalism.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the United States and Israel have realized their aggressive actions toward Iran were a miscalculation and criticized President Trump for not clarifying his stance on resuming nuclear tests.