Trump's peace plan: "This is all about blackmail":

"If he takes the step to say he is ready for a ceasefire, then it opens the way to discussing all the elements to end the war."— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the necessity of a ceasefire and the importance of Putin's participation in the talks.

The Attorney General must testify before both the House and Senate to explain why gifting Donald Trump a private jet does not violate the emoluments clause — which requires congressional approval — or any other ethics laws.— Chuck Schumer, during his remarks on the Senate floor regarding the situation with Qatar.

"The ICC lawyer said once we get proclamation papers, we will discuss how he can take oath."— Sara Duterte, daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, regarding plans for her father's inauguration as mayor.

They happen to be white, but whether they're white or black makes no difference to me, but white farmers are being brutally killed and their land is being confiscated in South Africa, and the newspapers and the media, television media doesn't even talk about it.— President Donald Trump defended his administration's decision to offer refugee status to the Afrikaners during remarks at the White House.

"We will resolutely safeguard our legitimate interests and uphold international fairness and justice."— Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said this before the trade talks.

"Anyone who, in light of the past one and a half years, consciously and intentionally contributes to the silence around Israel-related anti-Semitism does not stand by the side of Jews in Germany."— Josef Schuster, President of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, comments on the stance of the Left Party and its impact on Jewish life in Germany.

"I am saddened and ashamed that many of the refugees who are being denied entrance to the United States are brave people who worked alongside our military in Iraq and Afghanistan and now face danger at home because of their service to our country."— Reverend Sean Rowe, expressing his concerns about the preferential treatment of certain refugees over others.

"The merciless killing of innocent citizens in front of their family and their children on the basis of their religion was a very gruesome face of terror and cruelty."— PM Modi expressing sorrow over the Pahalgam terror attack, highlighting the brutality of the violence.

Because they're being killed and we don't want to see people be killed.— Donald Trump explains why he is expediting entry for Afrikaners as refugees.

"We call upon Russia to finally face up to its responsibility for this horrific act of violence and make reparations for its egregious conduct."— Penny Wong, Australia's foreign minister, in a statement following the ICAO's ruling.

"It has been painful to watch one group of refugees, selected in a highly unusual manner, receive preferential treatment over many others who have been waiting in refugee camps or dangerous conditions for years."— Episcopal Bishop Sean Rowe spoke out in a statement regarding the government's decision to assist the South African refugees.

"We now know for sure that the great fire of the Marywilska shopping centre in Warsaw was caused by arson ordered by the Russian special services."— Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk claimed on X.

"He totally fucked us."— David Plouffe reflecting on Joe Biden's decision to stay in the race too long.

The clock is ticking — we still have 12 hours until the end of this day.— Stefan Kornelius, government spokesperson, during a briefing about the ceasefire proposal.