Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met an International Committee of the Red Cross delegation in her first confirmed outside contact in more than two years. Her son said rare photographs of the meeting gave him hope but not proof about her condition.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal order rescinding a nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” after Republican senators threatened to oppose his confirmation. The fund was part of a settlement resolving President Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department.
Japan and the United States jointly bought yen last week in their first coordinated currency intervention since 2011. Officials said they are prepared to act again after the yen’s slide to a 40-year low.
Trump said new negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he halted planned U.S. strikes. Iran has not confirmed the talks, and a semi-official Iranian outlet denied Tehran asked Washington to hold off on military action.
Police said an off-duty state trooper and an armed bystander returned fire during a shooting at a Twin Falls, Idaho, In-N-Out Burger, helping drive the gunman away. Three people were killed, seven were injured and the suspected shooter died by suicide.
An avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan killed a 10-member international expedition that included renowned climber Nirmal Purja. Rescue teams have recovered seven bodies, while three climbers remain missing, according to Al Jazeera.
Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run crash Sunday morning in Toledo. Police said two people were taken to the hospital and the investigation remains active.
Ukraine said it hit Russia’s Saratov oil refinery, Engels strategic airbase and other sites in overnight strikes, while Russian officials reported eight deaths. The attacks came as both sides intensified long-range strikes on energy, logistics and civilian infrastructure.