- President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, effective at 5 p.m. Eastern.
- Trump invites Israeli and Lebanese leaders to the White House; ambassadors held rare talks in Washington, D.C.
- Pakistan facilitates second round of U.S.-Iran peace talks, with ar
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