Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invited former U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Ukraine and warned that he could debunk Trump's claim that he could end the war between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours. Zelenskyy believes that only by visiting Ukraine can Trump understand the details of the conflict and that he is "very welcome" to do so.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected suggestions that the war with Russia has reached a stalemate, and has pleaded for the U.S. to provide more weapons. Opposition in Congress to providing more weapons appears to be rising, and Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova has said that the Ukrainian government is running very short of U.S.-provided aid. The war in the Middle East is also diverting some attention from the war in Ukraine, making the situation increasingly dire.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is set to endorse Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for president at a rally in Des Moines on Monday, giving DeSantis a major boost in his campaign to challenge former President Donald Trump for the GOP nomination. Reynolds, a close ally of DeSantis, has previously appeared at his campaign events and will also be appearing at a stop in Davenport on Tuesday morning.
Bilal Saleh, a Palestinian man, was shot and killed by an Israeli settler while collecting olives from his ancestral grove in the West Bank. His family has since set up a memorial for him in their living room, and his widow spoke to CBS News about her grief and shock. The tragedy is part of a larger conflict between Palestinians and Israelis over the West Bank, and the family hopes their story will bring attention to the ongoing violence.
Palestinian doctor Hassan Zain al-Din has been providing medical treatment to displaced patients in the Gaza Strip despite the difficult conditions caused by the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Social media users in the region have also seen a significant increase in followers, such as journalist Plestia Alaqad and Motaz Azaiza, whose Instagram account has gained over 12.5 million followers. Al-Din's resilience in the face of adversity is an inspiring example of courage.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) has endorsed former President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination for president in the upcoming election, citing his long-standing relationship with Trump and his belief that the world would be a better place with him as president. His endorsement is likely to be a major boost for Trump's campaign, and it remains to be seen if other Republicans will follow Scott's lead and unite behind Trump.
Matthew Perry, beloved actor best known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on "Friends," has passed away at the age of 54. His former co-stars have released a statement expressing their devastation at his passing, and the "Friends" community has been paying tribute to his life and legacy. An autopsy was completed on Sunday, with toxicology results pending, and Perry's death was confirmed by his representative and a law enforcement source.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned the nation of a long and difficult war ahead, as ground troops enter Gaza in response to Hamas' attack on Israel that left 1,400 dead and 200 kidnapped. Netanyahu said his goal remains to bring the hostages home and defeat Hamas, but the situation has been complicated by international pressure and the fate of the hostages. He urged the nation to remain strong and united during this difficult time.