Middle East war impacts global geopolitics as Trump rejects Iran ceasefire, while EU sanctions Israeli settlers and weaponry concerns arise for Ukraine support

Trump rejected Iran's counteroffer to end the Middle East war, declaring the ceasefire on "life support" and insisting on "complete victory," while calling Iran's response "garbage" and proposing suspension of federal gasoline taxes amid soaring US fuel prices.

The European Union imposed sanctions on Israeli settlers and organizations following Hungary's withdrawal of its veto, marking a significant diplomatic move after months of deadlock over violence against Palestinians.

US weapons stockpiles depleted by weeks of war with Iran are raising European concerns about the viability of Trump's plan to arm Ukraine, with allied nations questioning their security commitments.

China's Xi Jinping prepares to host Trump this week, with Beijing projecting itself as an alternative to US volatility while Middle Powers fear potential Trump-Xi deals could compromise Asian security commitments.

India's Prime Minister Modi is embarking on a multi-nation tour amid economic strain from the Iran war, urging citizens to buy less gold and skip foreign trips as economic pressures mount across Gulf states seeking to diversify beyond oil revenue.

Ukraine appears to be stepping away from US dependence with peace talks frozen, as President Zelensky signals greater self-reliance amid uncertain American support under Trump administration policies.

Pakistan extended austerity measures through June 13 due to Middle East war fallout and faced a suicide attack attempt in Attock, while also issuing a "strong demarche" to Afghanistan over security incidents.

A US soldier participating in NATO military exercises with African countries was found dead near Morocco's coast, while journalist Mohamed Bulbul was detained and beaten by Somali police for covering alleged torture in prison.

Gang violence in Mexico has displaced hundreds of Indigenous families in Guerrero state, while a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship near Argentina has raised health security concerns with person-to-person transmission capability.

Britain faced an "Iran-backed" firebombing incident targeting a London synagogue with four vehicles set ablaze, as counter-terror police investigate anti-Semitic hate crimes amid heightened geopolitical tensions.