No. 01

Israel Kills Hamas Military Wing Commander in Gaza Strike

Israel carried out a strike in Gaza killing Izz al-Din al-Haddad, commander of Hamas' Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades and one of the last senior architects of the October 7, 2023 attacks. Al-Haddad's wife and daughter were also killed in the strike. Hamas confirmed his death. Israel has now eliminated much of Hamas' senior military leadership since the war began.

No. 02

Khamenei Rejects Trump's Iran Nuclear Proposal as 'Excessive'

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei dismissed Trump's 14-point nuclear proposal — delivered via Pakistani mediators — as 'excessive and outrageous,' declaring that Iran cannot trust the Americans. The U.S. proposal demanded Iran halt uranium enrichment for 12 years and surrender its stockpile of 60%-enriched uranium. Iran's foreign ministry said enrichment is a core national right that will not be negotiated away.

No. 03

Trump's China Summit Yields No Breakthroughs, Xi Conceded Little

Post-summit analyses of Trump's two-day Beijing visit show the U.S. left without substantive agreements on trade, Taiwan, or Iran. The Financial Times reported Xi 'conceded little,' while Trump touted vague business deals for American farmers and companies. China's foreign ministry called the meeting 'historical' and said Xi will visit the U.S. in the fall. The Washington Post analysis found Trump's domestic legal problems hampered his diplomatic leverage.

No. 04

Death Toll Hits 24 in Kyiv Attack; Zelensky Leads Mourning

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky led a national day of mourning after Russia's massive barrage destroyed a Kyiv apartment building, killing 24 people including teenagers and three children. Russia launched over 1,560 drones and 56 missiles in what officials called the largest aerial attack of the war. The strikes came days after a ceasefire period Trump had asked both sides to observe.

No. 05

Louisiana Senate Primary Tests Trump's Hold on the GOP

Louisiana Republicans voted Saturday in a Senate primary widely watched as a bellwether of Trump's dominance over the party. Sen. Bill Cassidy — one of seven GOP senators who voted to convict Trump after Jan. 6 — faces Trump-endorsed challenger Rep. Julia Letlow in a crowded field. If no candidate clears 50%, the top two advance to a runoff. Results are expected Saturday night.