An interim agreement between Iran and the United States aimed at halting military operations has collapsed less than a month after signing, with fighting intensifying over control of shipping routes and nuclear negotiations stalled.

Wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota darkened skies across the U.S. Midwest and East Coast, creating hazardous air quality and prompting officials to urge residents to stay indoors or wear masks.

Trump’s Board of Peace has scaled back its Gaza reconstruction plan to a small pilot camp near Rafah, expected to house tens of thousands of displaced people by late 2026.

The Trump administration has proposed permanently fencing Lafayette Park near the White House, citing security concerns, though protesters and advocates worry it will restrict access to a historic demonstration site.

A fire at a Bangkok pub killed 32 people last Sunday, marking the latest deadly blaze in a city with a pattern of similar disasters despite previous safety pledges.

More than half of House Democrats voted Wednesday to cut $3.3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel, signaling shifting attitudes toward the country’s war in Gaza that has killed thousands of Palestinians.

Lebanon and Israel moved toward implementing a withdrawal agreement following U.S.-mediated talks in Rome, with both parties agreeing on the structure for pilot zones in southern Lebanon.

The House passed legislation Tuesday that would make daylight saving time permanent across the United States, with supporters arguing it provides more evening daylight for daily activities.

A new satirical play reimagines Germany’s rescue attempt of a stranded humpback whale as a passion play, exploring how the incident revealed the public’s need for hope during times of political division and economic uncertainty.