Headlines
  • Hezbollah claims that on Monday, fighters attacked Israeli forces three times within Lebanese territory.
  • Four people, including a woman, have been killed by Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon.
  • Cole Allen, who opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, is accused of trying to kill President Trump. He appeared in federal court for the first time on Monday afternoon but did not enter a plea.
  • Iran's ambassador to the UN stated on Monday that before it can guarantee security in the oil-rich Gulf, it needs assurances against another attack by the United States and Israel.
  • US president Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are met at the White House by King Charles and Queen Camilla.

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