New Nation to Join Abraham Accords
A new country is set to join the Abraham Accords, a series of normalization agreements with Israel, according to Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy.
Historic Transport Corridor Agreement
President Donald Trump called the recently signed transport corridor between Armenia and Azerbaijan a “historic deal” for international peace.
U.S.–Central Asia Cooperation
A new phase of cooperation between the U.S. and Central Asia was launched at the White House, focusing on mineral resources, trade, and long-term regional development.
Israel’s Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon
- Israel launched airstrikes in southern Lebanon after ordering evacuations.
- These actions respond to accusations that Hezbollah is rebuilding its forces despite a ceasefire in place for over a year.
- Lebanon and the United Nations have warned about the risk of renewed tensions along the border.
Natural Disaster in Southeast Asia
Typhoon Kalmaegi struck Southeast Asia, killing at least 188 people in the Philippines before hitting Vietnam’s central coast.
Kazakhstan and U.S. Cooperation on Critical Minerals
Kazakhstan and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding focused on cooperation in critical minerals, as announced by the Kazakh presidential press service, Akorda.
President Donald Trump declared the Armenia-Azerbaijan transport corridor agreement a “historic deal” for international peace.
Lebanon and the UN warned of renewed border tensions following Israel’s airstrikes on southern Lebanon.
Summary: A new nation is poised to join the Abraham Accords, while global cooperation and regional tensions evolve through historic agreements and security concerns.