Struggle intensifies in Lebanon over IMF-sponsored bank reforms

Armenia and Azerbaijan’s leaders met in the UAE last month, but no breakthrough in their decades-long conflict was reached.US President Donald Trump will host Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev for peace talks, following a recent meeting in Abu Dhabi that yielded no significant progress in their long-standing conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, which reignited after Azerbaijan recaptured the territory in September 2023. Want More Context? 🔎

A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a 3-month-old baby girl was hospitalized with multiple broken bones, including an unusual broken arm. The Wellington Police’s Child Protection Team initiated the investigation after the baby's injuries were discovered upon her hospital admission on June 14. Want More Context? 🔎

The 2025 edition of The Hundred commenced at Lord’s with a nostalgic moment as former Sunrisers Hyderabad teammates David Warner and Kane Williamson walked out to bat for London Spirit, reminiscing their successful partnership. However, the Spirit faced a tough match, being bowled out for 80 runs by the defending champions Oval Invincibles, who won by six wickets. Want More Context? 🔎

LOS ANGELES (AP) Shane Tamura, 27, who killed four people at a Manhattan office tower before taking his own life, had a history of mental health issues, including depression and insomnia, and was reportedly suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). His mother had previously called 911 expressing concerns about his suicidal threats and mental state, leading to hospitalizations prior to the tragic shooting. Want More Context? 🔎

Lebanon's cabinet has tasked the army with creating a plan to disarm Hezbollah by the end of the year, following significant US pressure and a ceasefire aimed at ending recent hostilities. The decision has faced opposition from Hezbollah officials and comes amid ongoing Israeli attacks, with the group asserting it will not disarm without guarantees for its security and the reconstruction of war-affected areas. Want More Context? 🔎

The UN's World Food Programme warns that families in besieged el-Fasher, Sudan, face starvation due to over a year of failed food deliveries amid a civil war, with local reports of deaths from hunger. The RSF has cut supply lines, while humanitarian access remains blocked as the region grapples with severe malnutrition, particularly among children. Want More Context? 🔎