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US-Iran direct military confrontation escalates as both sides strike each other's forces. Israel orders bombing of southern Beirut amid intensifying Hezbollah cross-border conflict. Trump personally sought China's help to end the Ukraine war, per exclusive reports, as China engages in multiple diplomatic channels. Colombia's presidential race heads to runoff between a leftist senator and a pro-Trump right-wing candidate. Ebola outbreak in DRC shows recovery signs with 282 confirmed cases.

Trump seeks China's help to end Ukraine war

Trump seeks China's help to end Ukraine warAn exclusive SCMP report reveals that President Trump personally called for China's assistance to help end the Ukraine war during his summit with President Xi. Russian and Chinese envoys have met in Beijing to discuss Iran, Ukraine, and Taiwan. A seasoned China expert has been selected to lead the National Committee on US-China Relations. UK Foreign Secretary is also set to visit China, underscoring intense diplomatic activity.

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Exclusive|Trump ‘personally called for China’s help’ to end Ukraine war in summit with Xi (SCMP)
Russian and Chinese envoys meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan (SCMP)
Exclusive|‘Seasoned China hand’ to lead National Committee on US-China Relations: sources (SCMP)
UK foreign secretary to visit China (China Daily)

US and Iran trade direct military strikes

US and Iran trade direct military strikesThe United States has bombed Iranian military sites, and Iran has retaliated by targeting American troops stationed in Kuwait. Kuwait was hit by drone and missile fire amid the escalating confrontations. Multiple international media outlets are covering the widening conflict, which marks a significant escalation in US-Iran tensions.

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US bombs Iranian military sites and Tehran targets American troops in Kuwait (AP News)
US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Iran targets American forces in Kuwait (BBC)
U.S. bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire (NPR)
U.S. bombs Iranian military sites as Kuwait hit by drone, missile fire (CBC)

Israel bombs Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict intensifies

Israel bombs Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict intensifiesIsrael has ordered and carried out strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in response to Hezbollah rockets hitting northern Israel. Lebanese civilians are fleeing the area as Netanyahu authorizes the bombing. The escalation threatens a fragile ceasefire and comes amid simultaneous US-Iran military clashes in the region.

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Israel orders strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs as Hezbollah rockets hit northern Israel (AP News)
Lebanese start fleeing south Beirut after Israel says will target the area (Al Jazeera)
Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates (BBC)
Netanyahu orders Israeli bombing of southern Beirut (The Guardian)
Cease-Fire Wavers as U.S. and Iran Trade Attacks and Israel Threatens Beirut (NYT)

Colombia presidential race heads to runoff

Colombia presidential race heads to runoffColombia's presidential election will go to a runoff between a leftist senator and a pro-Trump right-wing candidate who pulled ahead in the first round. The outcome could redefine Colombia's relations with the United States. The ruling party has cast doubt on the results, raising political tensions.

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Colombian presidency goes to runoff election that could redefine relations with the US (CNN)
Pro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in results (AP News)
Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival (BBC)
Right-wing candidate pulls ahead in first round of Colombia's presidential vote (NPR)
Colombia’s far-right presidential candidate De la Espriella wins first round of vote ahead of runoff (The Guardian)

Ebola outbreak in DRC shows recovery signs

Ebola outbreak in DRC shows recovery signsEbola recovery cases are bringing cautious hope in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where confirmed cases have reached 282. Suspected cases have emerged outside Africa, raising global concern. Aid cuts are hampering the frontline response, and the WHO has called for reconsidering travel bans.

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Ebola recoveries bring signs of hope in DRC as suspected cases emerge outside Africa (CNN)
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo reach 282 as survivors describe their recoveries (NPR)
How aid cuts are hampering the front-line response to the Ebola crisis (NPR)
WHO chief calls for reconsidering travel ban as DR Congo fights Ebola (China Daily)
The HeadlinesAudioInside an Ebola Ward, a Roadblock for Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund, and More10min listen (NYT)