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Israel and Lebanon Agree to 10‑Day Ceasefire as Trump Announces Breakthrough

  Israel and Lebanon Reach 10‑Day Ceasefire Following Trump Announcement Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10‑day ceasefire set to begin at 5 p.m. EST, according to U.S. President Donald Trump, who said the truce followed “excellent conversations” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.  The ceasefire comes after more than six weeks of intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran‑backed armed group operating in southern Lebanon. The conflict has resulted in over 2,000 deaths in Lebanon and displaced more than a million residents, while Israel has maintained a 10‑kilometre security zone in southern Lebanon. Trump stated that both leaders agreed to begin the truce to pursue peace, adding that he plans to invite them to the White House for the first direct talks between the two countries since 1983. Lebanese officials have welcomed the ceasefire, though Hezbollah has said its adherence depends on Israel halting all attacks....

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Elon Musk Refocuses on Tesla Amid Profit Decline

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has announced plans to dedicate more time to the electric vehicle company starting in May. This decision comes in the wake of Tesla's first-quarter financial results, which revealed a significant 71% drop in profits, amounting to $409 million, or 12 cents per share. Revenue also fell by 9% to $19.3 billion, missing Wall Street's expectations.

The disappointing financial performance has been attributed to various challenges, including declining sales and backlash over Musk's involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a federal initiative aimed at cutting government costs. Critics argue that Musk's political engagements have distracted him from his responsibilities at Tesla, leading to calls from investors for him to refocus on the company.

In response, Musk has assured shareholders that he will scale back his government-related activities and prioritize Tesla's operations. He emphasized the company's resilience, stating that Tesla has weathered tougher times in the past and remains financially stable. Musk also highlighted upcoming initiatives, such as the launch of a more affordable Model Y SUV and a driverless robotaxi service, as part of Tesla's strategy to regain momentum.

Despite the challenges, Musk remains optimistic about Tesla's future, expressing confidence in the company's ability to innovate and adapt in a competitive market.

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