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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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US–EU Seal Landmark Trade Pact with 15% Tariff Framework


In a significant step toward reshaping transatlantic commerce, Washington and the European Union have finalized a framework trade agreement that cements a 15% U.S. tariff on most EU imports, including autos, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and lumber.

Under the deal, the EU will eliminate tariffs on all American industrial goods and grant preferential market access for a range of U.S. seafood and agricultural products. In return, the U.S. has pledged to scale back its current 27.5% tariffs on European cars and parts once Brussels introduces legislation to enact its promised tariff cuts.

The agreement also outlines major economic commitments: the EU will purchase $750 billion in U.S. energy products and invest an additional $600 billion in strategic U.S. sectors by 2028. Both sides have agreed to address digital trade barriers and explore expanding the pact to cover more sectors in the future.

Leaders on both sides hailed the accord as a “historic accomplishment,” positioning it as a foundation for deeper economic cooperation and a stabilizing force in global trade.

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