U.S.-Iran talks set for Qatar after ceasefire breach
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend despite a standing ceasefire, but President Trump announced that both sides will meet in Qatar for new negotiations. Trump also nominated a new head of ICE amid ongoing tensions. The developments mark a volatile period in U.S.-Iran relations with diplomatic and military moves happening in parallel.
Pakistan conducted airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan that killed 36 civilians and wounded 160 others, according to Afghan officials. The strikes targeted militant groups but have failed to stop armed attacks on Pakistani soil. The raids have further strained already tense relations between the two neighboring countries.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump's appeal of the sexual abuse and defamation verdict brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, allowing the $5 million judgment to stand. The decision marks a significant legal defeat for the former president, who had asked the justices to intervene after a jury found him liable. The ruling is final and cannot be appealed further.
A shooting at a youth welfare center in Stade, northern Germany left five people dead, according to police. The attack sent shockwaves through the community and has reignited debates about gun violence and youth mental health in Germany. Authorities are investigating the shooter's motive and background.