The United States and Iran say they have reached a tentative agreement to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt fighting in Lebanon. The deal is expected to be signed Friday in Switzerland, but nuclear issues, sanctions relief and Israel’s role remain unresolved.
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Trump said he canceled planned strikes on Iran and claimed an agreement to end the war was close, but Tehran said nothing had been finalized. The comments followed fresh U.S. and Iranian strikes and new international calls for de-escalation.
NOAA says El Niño has begun in the tropical Pacific, with a 63% chance it becomes one of the strongest events recorded since 1950. Scientists warn it could intensify global heat and disrupt weather, food supplies and economies into 2027.
Trump accused Iran of shooting down a U.S. Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz and said the United States “must” respond. Two crew members were rescued unharmed by an American sea drone, while U.S. Central Command said the crash remains under investigation.
French prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into suspected torture and war crimes after activists accused Israeli authorities of abusing Gaza flotilla detainees. Israel denies the allegations, while several allied governments have condemned the treatment of their nationals.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing to strengthen ties, sign multiple agreements, and discuss global conflicts. Energy cooperation and the Ukraine war were key topics, with no breakthrough on a major gas pipeline deal.
Israel's intensified strikes on Lebanon kill over 200, threatening the fragile US-Iran ceasefire. Global leaders call for inclusion of Lebanon in the truce as Hezbollah retaliates with rocket fire into Israel.
President Trump’s threat to destroy "a whole civilization" in Iran prompts over 70 Democrats to call for his removal from office via the 25th Amendment or impeachment. Some Republicans express concern, but most remain silent. Trump later announces a two-week ceasefire contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.