QtrendsZelenskyy challenges Putin to face-to-face peace talks in an open letter, but Putin dismisses the overture and reaffirms war aims. Tensions escalate along the Israel-Lebanon border as Hezbollah rejects a ceasefire deal and Israel strikes southern villages. A Sherpa guide survives six days on Everest eating chocolate and ice after being given up for missing. Growing protests in Albania target a Trump-family-linked luxury resort project.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy published an open letter directly calling on Vladimir Putin to meet for face-to-face peace negotiations. Putin swiftly rejected the offer, saying there was "no point" in meeting and reiterating Russia's unchanged war objectives. The exchange underscores the continued stalemate between the two sides as the war enters its fourth year.
Hezbollah has publicly rejected a ceasefire agreement brokered between Israel and Lebanon, dealing a blow to diplomatic efforts. In response, the Israeli military carried out strikes on southern Lebanon after ordering the evacuation of nine villages. Meanwhile, Lebanese leaders have sharply criticized Iran, insisting their country must not be used as a "bargaining chip" in regional power struggles.
Dawa Sherpa, a mountain guide who went missing for nearly a week on Mount Everest, has been found alive after surviving on chocolate and melted ice. He was discovered crawling toward base camp in a miraculous rescue that has captivated the climbing community. His survival against extreme odds is being called one of the most remarkable stories in Everest history.
A proposed $1.6 billion luxury resort in Albania linked to the Trump family and Jared Kushner has sparked growing public opposition. Protestors and local politicians argue the project threatens the environment and lacks transparency. The controversy has highlighted tensions between foreign investment and local interests in the Balkan nation.