Daily brief
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with the deal tied to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement, brokered by Pakistan, has been welcomed by world leaders including China and Egypt. However, confusion persists over whether the ceasefire includes Lebanon, with US officials insisting it does not, while Pakistan's Prime Minister suggested it applies everywhere. Both sides have claimed victory, and talks are set to begin in Islamabad on Friday.
President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss a potential US withdrawal from the alliance.
Bill Gates is set to testify before Congress in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, while former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for a scheduled deposition.
Republican Clay Fuller, endorsed by President Trump, won a Georgia US House runoff election for the seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene.
The Philippine Supreme Court ordered the House of Representatives to explain its impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.