US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire, tensions continue despite deal
The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire shortly before Donald Trump's ultimatum expired, while Tehran announced the temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Both sides presented the agreement as a victory and confirmed the launch of talks in Pakistan for a more lasting solution to the conflict, although Israel clarified that the agreement does not include clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
However, despite the announced ceasefire, tensions remained high as missile alerts and attacks continued in several countries in the region.
Oil prices fall, stocks rise after Trump announces conditional ceasefire with Iran
Oil prices fell sharply by about 15% and financial markets rose after Donald Trump announced a temporary two-week ceasefire with Iran and Tehran promised to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Following this development, global stock markets recorded strong growth and investors reacted positively, although uncertainty remains about the continuity of the agreement and the normal functioning of energy traffic.
Experts warn that the ceasefire is only a temporary solution and that the return of tensions could again affect markets and the global economy.
Artemis II crew describes 'extraordinary' emotions after flying past the moon
Astronauts on the Artemis II mission described "extraordinary" emotions during the lunar flyby, as they captured rare images such as the view of Earth appearing above the lunar horizon, a solar eclipse and previously unseen areas of the lunar surface, including giant craters and basins.
The crew also broke the record for the greatest distance ever reached by humans in space and conducted detailed scientific observations during a 40-minute communications outage on the far side of the Moon.
Now they are on their way back to Earth, with the eventual planned return to the shores of San Diego, after a mission that brought new data on the structure and composition of the Moon.
Hundreds of Cuban women hold rally against US blockade as energy crisis deepens
Hundreds of Cuban women protested in Havana against the US blockade, blaming Donald Trump's policies for worsening the country's severe energy crisis.
The fuel shortage, as Cuba produces only 40% of its needs, has paralyzed transportation, health services and the economy as a whole.
Cuban authorities describe the blockade as "collective punishment," while citizens are demanding an easing of the measures due to increasingly difficult living conditions.
