QtrendsUS and Iran inch toward a tentative nuclear deal as Trump considers final approval. A Russian drone strikes Romania, drawing sharp condemnation from NATO and the EU. Five villagers were rescued from a flooded cave in Laos after being trapped for over a week. Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon, crossing the Litani River amid ongoing ceasefire talks. A federal judge blocks Trump's $1.8 billion fund for allies.
Divers rescued five villagers who had been trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos for more than a week. The first survivor was brought out safely as rescue operations continued. The incident drew comparisons to the 2018 Thai cave rescue but ended with a far happier outcome.
Israeli troops pushed deeper into southern Lebanon, crossing the strategic Litani River as ceasefire talks continue. Five people were killed in the escalation. Israeli Prime Minister confirmed the ground offensive has expanded beyond the river.
US and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire and begin new nuclear talks. Trump met with aides to make a final determination on whether to approve the deal and claims it includes major Iranian concessions. China Daily reported the two sides are inching toward a new truce.
A US federal judge halted Trump's $1.8 billion fund described as an 'anti-weaponisation' initiative, freezing it before it could be deployed. The South China Morning Post called it a 'slush fund for allies.' The ruling deals a significant setback to Trump's foreign policy strategy.
A Russian drone crashed into a residential building in Romania, prompting strong condemnation from NATO and the European Union. NATO declared it was ready to defend 'every inch' of allied territory despite Moscow's denials of involvement. The incident marks a significant escalation near NATO's eastern flank.