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After high-stakes Situation Room talks, Donald Trump has postponed a decision on a possible U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, a move that could influence both regional stability and global oil markets as tensions continue to escalate. Meanwhile, a federal judge is scrutinizing the legality of Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, raising uncertainty about the fund's future and sparking fresh debate over political settlements in the U.S.

In the Middle East, the Israeli military has advanced beyond the Litani River into southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in cross-border hostilities and adding new urgency to diplomatic efforts. In Europe, concerts by Ye and Travis Scott in Italy were abruptly canceled over security concerns, underscoring persistent anxieties about public safety at major events. As global tensions rise, Afghan refugees face perilous conditions: a truck carrying returnees from Pakistan overturned in eastern Afghanistan, highlighting the risks linked to Pakistan’s crackdown on undocumented migrants.

Developing: The fate of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal remains uncertain as negotiations continue.