Israel-Iran Ceasefire Holds Despite Tension; European Defense Lobby Ramps Up Efforts; At Least Eight Dead in Colombia Landslide

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President Trump's claims about Iran's nuclear capabilities have sparked controversy with intelligence agencies, while his administration simultaneously navigates Middle East ceasefire dynamics. Meanwhile, urgent humanitarian situations unfold from Mozambique's child abduction crisis to deadly landslides in Colombia. Economic pressures mount as the ongoing US-China trade war reshapes agricultural supply chains, and European defense lobbying intensifies amid regional security concerns.

Top Stories

• Trump tells Congress that Iran had nuclear weapons program, contradicting US spy agencies - Reuters'

• At least 120 children have been abducted by insurgents in Mozambique, rights group says - Associated Press

• Trump rebukes Israel and Iran hours after ceasefire - CNN

• US farmers face tough outlook as China switches suppliers amid trade war - SCMP

• Defence sector intensifies lobbying efforts in the EU Parliament, new data shows - Euro News

• At least eight dead in Colombia landslide - Le Monde

United States

• Trump tells Congress that Iran had nuclear weapons program, contradicting US spy agencies - Reuters

• How the United States Helped Create Iran’s Nuclear Program - New York Times

• Trump attends NATO summit after US strikes on Iran and a ceasefire in question - ABC

• Trump’s Iran Attack Spurs Concerns of Retaliation in the U.S. - Wall Street Journal

• Andrew Cuomo says Zohran Mamdani "won" NYC Democratic primary for mayor – live updates - CBS

Africa  

• At least 120 children have been abducted by insurgents in Mozambique, rights group says - Associated Press

• Kenyans brace for protests one year after storming parliament - Reuters

• Uganda's long-time leader Museveni seeks a seventh term - France24

• Under Trump, US strikes on Somalia have doubled since last year. Why? - Al Jazeera

• Over 40 killed in attack on Sudanese hospital: WHO Chief condemns “Appalling” strike - Africa News

Middle East

• White House rejects intelligence assessment that strikes did not destroy Iran nuclear programme - BBC

• Trump rebukes Israel and Iran hours after ceasefire - CNN

• Syria: IS splinter group behind church bombing - DW

• Israel bombs southern Lebanon amid conflict with Iran - Al Jazeera

• Iranian combat drone crashes into restaurant in Jordan’s capital, Amman - Arab News

Indo-Pacific

• Japan’s ruling party in crisis ahead of Upper House election after crushing defeat in Tokyo polls - Asia News Network

• South Korea banned dog meat. So what happens to the dogs? - BBC

• US farmers face tough outlook as China switches suppliers amid trade war - SCMP

• Thai party plans no confidence vote against embattled PM - Reuters

• How to prevent the second Korean War - Asia News Network

Europe

• Former French PM de Villepin, known for 2003 speech against Iraq war, launches political party - France 24

• Netherlands to send 175 million euros of military aid to Ukraine, expands drone cooperation - Reuters

• Defence sector intensifies lobbying efforts in the EU Parliament, new data shows - Euro News

• NATO chief praises Trump for making Europe ‘pay in a BIG way’ on defense ahead of summit - Associated Press

• Russian missile strikes kill 17 in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region - BBC

Latin America

• President Milei vetoes aid fund for flood-ravaged Bahía Blanca - Buenos Aires Times

• Brookfield's Bet on a Road Becomes a $2.7 Billion Headache in Peru - Bloomberg

• Lawyers for drug lords and sexual abuse suspects are one step away from becoming judges in Mexico - El Pais

• At least eight dead in Colombia landslide - Le Monde

• Brazilian tourist found dead after falling from an Indonesian volcano - Associated Press

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