Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin talks to U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin talks to U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House.

Netanyahu’s Third White House Visit Brings Higher Stakes

U.S. officials are hoping to link a Gaza cease-fire deal with Israel normalizing relations in the Gulf.

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson gavels the passing of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tax bill at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson gavels the passing of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tax bill at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

U.S. House Narrowly Passes Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Despite two Republicans breaking ranks, the White House scored a major victory in the 218-214 vote.

Israeli troops deploy to the border with Gaza.
Israeli troops deploy to the border with Gaza.

Israel Agrees to U.S.-Proposed Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

But only if Hamas agrees to disband, which the militant group refuses to do.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen are compared in side-by-side photos.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen are compared in side-by-side photos.

Top Thai Court Suspends Prime Minister Pending Ethics Investigation

Paetongtarn Shinawatra is accused of violating the constitution in a phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen.

A Palestinian woman sits amid the rubble of a Gaza City school hit by overnight Israeli strikes.
A Palestinian woman sits amid the rubble of a Gaza City school hit by overnight Israeli strikes.

Deadly Israeli Strikes on Gaza Threaten Cease-Fire Talks

Top Israeli officials are in Washington to push for a U.S.-backed truce deal.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts a peace agreement signing with Congolese Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner and Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe in Washington.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts a peace agreement signing with Congolese Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner and Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe in Washington.

Rwanda, Congo Sign Historic Peace Deal

Decades of fighting have led to what the United Nations has called “one of the most protracted, complex, serious humanitarian crises on Earth.”

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in a televised message in Tehran.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in a televised message in Tehran.

Khamenei Vows to ‘Never Surrender’ to the U.S. in Defiant Speech

The Iranian leader downplayed Washington’s weekend assault and warned against further military action.

U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One to depart for the 2025 NATO summit.
U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One to depart for the 2025 NATO summit.

NATO Approves Landmark Defense Spending Increase

But Spain remains a rare holdout, angering U.S. President Donald Trump, who has painted the policy as a personal win.

U.S. President Donald Trump walks toward Marine One in Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump walks toward Marine One in Washington.

Fragile Israel-Iran Cease-Fire Holds Despite Shaky Start

After an initial tit-for-tat exchange that enraged U.S. President Donald Trump, the two sides have refrained from further strikes.

Missiles and air defense interceptors illuminate the night sky over Doha.
Missiles and air defense interceptors illuminate the night sky over Doha.

Iran Retaliates Against U.S. With Strikes on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar

The attack was reportedly telegraphed in advance, suggesting that Tehran seeks to limit U.S. blowback.

Foreign ministers from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the European Union attend a work lunch in Geneva.
Foreign ministers from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the European Union attend a work lunch in Geneva.

Europe Seeks Diplomatic Solution to Israel-Iran Conflict

But Tehran maintains that it won’t negotiate on its nuclear program while strikes continue.

A message addressed to U.S. President Donald Trump reads, “Mr. President, Finish the job,” in Tel Aviv.
A message addressed to U.S. President Donald Trump reads, “Mr. President, Finish the job,” in Tel Aviv.

Trump Weighs Direct U.S. Military Involvement Against Iran

Tehran has warned Washington that its participation would likely lead to all-out war.

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters on board Air Force One in Canada.
U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters on board Air Force One in Canada.

Trump Calls for Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’

The White House hasn’t ruled out direct U.S. military involvement in Israel’s war with Tehran, worrying lawmakers.

Smoke billows from an explosion near the Azadi Tower in Tehran.
Smoke billows from an explosion near the Azadi Tower in Tehran.

Israel Vows to Strike ‘Everywhere’ Against Iranian Regime

In response, Tehran has ruled out cease-fire negotiations until Israel stops its assault.

The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept Iranian missiles over Tel Aviv.
The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept Iranian missiles over Tel Aviv.

Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at Israel

The massive barrage is in direct response to Israeli strikes on Tehran’s nuclear infrastructure.

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