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Trump says he called off a planned strike on Iran to allow negotiations
President Trump said he postponed an imminent U.S. attack on Iran after requests from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The move came after days of threats of new strikes, as regional leaders push for diplomacy and a possible deal .
U.S. bans entry for travelers recently in DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan amid Ebola surge
The Trump administration imposed a U.S. entry ban on foreigners who traveled in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the past three weeks. The World Health Organization says the outbreak has reached about 500 suspected cases and 130 suspected deaths, with numbers expected to rise .
Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound aid flotilla near Cyprus
Israeli forces continued seizing boats from a humanitarian flotilla headed for Gaza, intercepting 41 of more than 50 vessels, according to organizers. Three hundred thirty-seven activists were taken into custody as protests erupted in Italy and Greece over the raid .
Three people killed in shooting at San Diego Islamic Center
Two teenage attackers fatally shot three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego, including a security guard identified as Amin Abdullah. Police later said the suspects, ages 17 and 19, were found dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds near the scene .
Justice Department to create $1.776 billion fund for Trump allies
The Justice Department announced a new fund to compensate Trump supporters who say they were wrongly investigated or prosecuted by prior administrations. The fund would be overseen by five commissioners, with four appointed by the attorney general and serving at the pleasure of the president .
Ebola outbreak in Central Africa worsens as deaths rise
Health officials are racing to contain Ebola in the DRC and Uganda, where suspected cases and deaths are climbing rapidly. Coverage from Global News says the outbreak may be deadlier than previous ones in the region and that a delayed declaration may have made containment harder .
Iran ceasefire holds as talks continue over blockade and shipping route
Reporting indicates fragile ceasefire conditions remain in place while Iran keeps control of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global oil and gas flows. Trump says serious negotiations are underway, but the conflict has already strained the global economy and shipping security .
Minnesota prosecutor charges ICE officer in shooting of Venezuelan immigrant
Prosecutors in Minnesota filed criminal charges against an ICE officer accused of shooting a Venezuelan immigrant during a January immigration raid. Authorities say the officer lied about what happened, and the case has intensified scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement .
More than 100,000 children affected by parent detention under mass deportation campaign
A new report found that over 100,000 children in the U.S. have had a parent detained since the Trump administration began its mass deportation campaign. The figure is far above Trump’s first-term level and exceeds projections based on government data .
Long Island Rail Road strike ends after tentative labor agreement
The Long Island Rail Road strike ended Monday night after the MTA and five unions reached a tentative agreement. The three-day stoppage had disrupted the nation’s largest commuter rail system and forced many commuters to walk to work .
Clashes over Gaza flotilla spark protests in Europe
As Israeli forces intercepted vessels in the eastern Mediterranean, thousands protested in Italy and Greece in solidarity with the activists aboard. Organizers say the flotilla was carrying humanitarian aid and international volunteers seeking to reach Gaza .
Global leaders watch U.S.-Iran diplomacy amid regional pressure
Regional governments including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are reported to have urged the U.S. to step back from military action and give negotiations more time. The episode underscores wider concern that any escalation could destabilize shipping, energy markets, and diplomacy across the Middle East .