Israel and Hezbollah Trade Strikes Further Threatening Ceasefire

New Israeli strikes in Lebanon targeting what it says is the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah are threatening the fragile ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. Leaders of Iran say Lebanon is an inseparable part of the ceasefire, which the U.S. and Israel dispute. It comes as the White House team is set to meet … Read more

In Surprise Address, Melania Trump Denies Ties to Jeffrey Epstein

In a rare public address, first lady Melania Trump denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and downplayed any personal connections to him, saying, “the lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today.” She also called on Congress to allow Epstein survivors to testify under oath. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for … Read more

Islamabad prepares to host US-Iran negotiations as Trump casts doubt on ceasefire | First Thing

Army deployed in Pakistan’s capital as negotiations set to begin. Plus, Melania Trump issues bafflingly timed denial of ties to Jeffrey Epstein Good morning. As Pakistan prepared to host negotiations between Iran and the US, the already fragile ceasefire in the conflict showed further strain as Donald Trump accused Tehran of doing “a very poor … Read more

Cuba’s President Speaks out as Tensions Rise With the US

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel is speaking out in an exclusive interview with NBC News, reacting to President Donald Trump’s threats of a potential takeover and leadership change, saying “I have no fear. I am willing to give my life for the revolution.”

Why is anyone surprised by the US and Israel’s latest war? It’s only what the world allowed them to do in Gaza | Owen Jones

The price of silence from western politicians and media outlets over Israel’s actions in Palestine is now being paid by Iranian and Lebanese civilians The president of the United States threatened this week to commit genocide against Iran. As Israel engages in continued bombing in Lebanon, killing more than 200 people in a single day, … Read more