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President Trump is announcing a 10-day cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon. On his truth, social platform today Trump says, "The truth formally begins 5 p.m. Eastern. He adds he is inviting the leaders of Israel and Lebanon to the White House.
Their ambassadors recently held talks in Washington DC this week for the first time in decades.
Early Pakistan says it continues to work toward a second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran. Betsy Joel's reports, Pakistan's Army Chief, has visited Iran. Army Chief, awesome, atmosphere has taken a central role in this process. And his visit to Iran is expected to help smooth out sticking points, including those
related to Iran's nuclear program. Vice President J.D. Vance said before he left the first round of talks in Islamabad last weekend,
“that limiting this program is a key priority for the U.S.”
The White House has expressed optimism since then about the prospects of a deal and press Secretary Caroline Levitt said Islamabad would very likely be the venue for a second round of talks.
For NPR News, I'm Betsy Joel's and Islamabad.
As a result of a blockade and the state of Hormuz, the head of the International Energy Agency says Europe has, quote, may be six weeks or so of jet fuel left before it runs out. Here's NPR's Eleanor Beardsley. In an interview with the Associated Press, the Executive Director of the IEA Fatibirl, painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called "the largest energy
crisis we have ever faced." Birls said the longer the conflict continues and the straight of Hormuz remains closed, the worse it will be for economic growth and inflation around the world. Birls said gasoline prices will continue to climb as will the price of electricity. He said no country is immune.
“The Trump administration is anxious to end the war and is pressuring its Israeli ally to conclude”
a ceasefire in Lebanon where Israeli forces are fighting to route Iran-backed militant group as Bola, Eleanor Beardsley and PR News, Tel Aviv. Publio the 14th is strongly condemning war and prayers for it. Jesus told us, blessed are the peacemakers, but walled to those who manipulate religion in the very name of God for their own military economic or political gain, dragging that
which is sacred into darkness and filth.
Publio and Cameron today the latest stop in his tour through Africa as the first American
government selected to lead the Roman Catholic Church Pope Leo has taken a public stand against the U.S. war with Iran and as a result has drawn the iron of President Donald Trump. U.S. docks trading higher the south with the down now up more than a hundred points from Washington. This is NPR News.
Democratic former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax killed his wife then himself according to Fairfax County Police today. Police chief Devin Davis says the couple was found dead at their north of Virginia home outside Washington DC by their teenage son shortly after midnight. Davis says the couple were living together while in the process of getting divorced.
They are survived by two children. Voters in New Jersey's 11th congressional district are going to the polls today, Bruce Conviser, has the tales. The district leans blue, which means Democratic candidate Analulia Meiya is the favorite. Meiya a progressive candidate is running against Joe Hathaway, Republican Councilman from
Randolph-Countchip, and independent candidate Alan Bond. Political analyst will be watching for the margin of victory. Former Vice President Kamala Harris won the district by nine points in 2024. If Meiya expands on that margin it will be seen as an ominous sign for Republicans as they confronted disgruntled public in a midterm election year.
Early voting has ended and more than 50,000 voters have already cast their ballots. Registered Democrats were outpacing the registered Republican counterparts by a more than two to one margin. For NPR news, I'm Bruce Conviser and Greenbrook New Jersey. Recapping our top story president Trump has just announced on truth social, a 10-day ceasefire
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