The White House said President Trump will announce a proposed $15 billion steel project in Iowa.

UK defense minister said the UK will stand with Ukraine until victory.

Multiple UN permanent missions told media China is weighing whether to back UNCTAD secretary-general and former Costa Rican vice‑president Rebeca Grynspan or Guyana’s UN permanent representative Carolyn Rodrigues‑Birkett in the vote for the next UN secretary‑general. Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Beijing supports, per the UN Charter, selecting a secretary‑general who upholds the Charter, is highly capable, fair and upright, and that China will participate in the selection process responsibly with relevant parties.