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Hezbollah's leader rejected a US-mediated ceasefire with Israel, while President Trump stated he would maintain the ceasefire with Iran unless American troops are killed.
Nigeria deployed heavy security around the presidential villa ahead of a planned protest over the abduction of schoolchildren, highlighting security tensions.
The Israeli Army reported that aerial targets fell on the positions of its forces operating in southern Lebanon, indicating an ongoing attack amid cross-border hostilities with Hezbollah.
Guyana's Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha visited the Dominican Republic to strengthen bilateral agricultural cooperation and explore new opportunities.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf outlined Iran's new deterrence policy, declaring an end to 'empty threats' and direct attacks against Iran, signaling a shift in military posture following the recent conflict.
An Indian national illegally in the US, released during the Biden administration, allegedly traveled from California to Florida and attempted to defraud an elderly American of nearly $500,000.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has issued a report to member states calling on Iran to fully cooperate, explain the status of its enriched uranium following last year's bombings, and allow the resumption of full inspections, warning that lack of access raises proliferation risks.
Japan and the Philippines announced maritime boundary talks, drawing strong opposition from Beijing. Experts warn the talks could reinforce the first island chain and restrict Chinese naval access in an area vital to any potential conflict over Taiwan.
The Ukrainian 28th Mechanized Brigade announced it has established drone surveillance and control over the Russian-occupied city of Horlivka in Donetsk region, a tactical development in the ongoing war.
Sweden's migration minister called on the European Commission to tighten tourist visa rules for Russians, arguing it is 'insane' that Russians holiday in Europe while Ukrainians die in the war.
Hezbollah rejected the latest US-mediated ceasefire agreement, while Israeli airstrikes killed 4 people in southern Lebanon, continuing cross-border hostilities amid the broader Israel-Iran war.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that a ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, was Tehran's initial condition for ending the war with the United States, linking the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire to the broader US-Iran conflict.
