- U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapse; ceasefire status uncertain.
- Israeli and Lebanese diplomats to meet amid ongoing cross-border attacks.
- Hezbollah rally in Beirut shows public distrust of ceasefire negotiations.
- Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of violating Orthod
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