- Iran launched missile attacks toward Israel, breaking a fragile ceasefire and raising regional tensions.
- President Trump defended the slow progress in securing a peace deal with Iran, citing the complexity of 47 years of entrenched behavior.
- The Democratic Republic of Congo is se
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