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U.S. and Iran near a temporary ceasefire framework
U.S. officials say Washington and Tehran are close to a memorandum of understanding that would pause hostilities for 60 days while nuclear talks continue. Iran has not confirmed the framework, and the text has not been finalized.
Netanyahu orders Israeli forces to seize 70% of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the army to seize 70% of the Gaza Strip, raising fears of a deepening humanitarian catastrophe. The move comes as Palestinian civilians brace for further displacement and worsening conditions.
Israel intensifies strikes in Lebanon
Israel carried out new attacks on Lebanon, including bombing Beirut for the first time in three weeks and pushing ground forces further south. The U.N. says 15 children have been killed and 62 wounded in the past week despite the ceasefire agreement Israel signed with Lebanon in April.
Russian drone strike injures civilians in Romania
Romania’s government says a Russian drone struck an apartment building in Galați, injuring two people. The incident underscores the conflict’s spillover risk for neighboring countries.
Ukraine hits Russian fuel infrastructure with drones
Ukraine launched overnight drone waves targeting Russian oil and fuel infrastructure, according to reports from Moscow and Kyiv coverage. The strikes are part of an ongoing effort to disrupt Russia’s war logistics and energy assets.
Europe faces record heat as global temperatures climb
A new U.N. and Met Office outlook projects that global temperatures will likely exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels within the next five years. Europe is already seeing falling temperature records during an intense heat wave.
Blue Origin rocket explodes during engine test in Florida
A Blue Origin rocket exploded on the pad during an engine test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, creating a large mushroom cloud. The incident is being reviewed after the dramatic test failure in Florida.
U.S. inflation rises to 3.8% in April
The Commerce Department reported that U.S. inflation increased to 3.8% in April, the fastest pace in three years. The report linked higher fuel costs to market disruptions tied to the Iran crisis.
Ebola cases climb above 1,000 in Central Africa
Broadcast reports say Ebola cases have surged above 1,000 in Central Africa, prompting an urgent public-health response. U.S. health officials are reportedly being sent to Kenya to help establish a treatment facility for exposed Americans.
U.S., Canada, and Mexico launch Ebola travel screening effort
The U.S., Canada, and Mexico announced a joint plan to screen and monitor travelers coming from Ebola-affected countries. The move comes as the outbreak spreads and World Cup preparations raise concern over cross-border transmission risks.
Trump administration deploys medical team to Kenya
The Trump administration is sending at least 30 medical personnel, including doctors and nurses, to Kenya to staff a temporary quarantine site. The deployment is meant to support Americans abroad who may have been exposed to Ebola.
Epstein files deposition raises new Justice Department scrutiny
Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi reportedly faced questions in a House Oversight deposition about redaction errors in the Epstein files. Lawmakers are pressing for more transparency over missing records and the handling of sensitive identities.