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Trump Circulates Draft Iran Peace Deal to Israel and Key Allies According to The Washington Post, US President Trump has shared a draft Iran peace agreement with Israel and other Middle Eastern allies, signaling a potential major turning point in the months-long Iran crisis. The specific terms of the draft have not been made public, but sources indicate the framework involves restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a gradual lifting of US sanctions on Iran. In return, Iran would be required to accept international inspections and commit to halting nuclear weapons development. ...

Swiss Train Station Stabbing Leaves Three Injured A stabbing incident at a Swiss train station has left at least three people injured, BBC reported. The attacker has been arrested by police, and casualty details are being confirmed. Police have secured the scene and launched an investigation. The motive has not been disclosed. Swiss authorities said security patrols at public transport facilities will be strengthened.

A former CIA official has been charged with stealing millions of dollars worth of gold bars from government facilities, according to NPR. The theft allegedly continued over a significant period before being detected. The case is now proceeding through the judicial system.

The US-Iran conflict escalated on May 28 as Iran claimed it struck a US military base in retaliation for fresh American airstrikes on Iranian military sites. The US confirmed strikes on Iranian military targets despite an ongoing fragile ceasefire and peace negotiations. Iran subsequently claimed to have targeted a US base, though US officials have not confirmed this. International oil prices surged sharply following the attacks, with markets concerned about potential disruption to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz — a critical chokepoint for roughly one-fifth of global oil supply. ...

The Israeli military launched fresh airstrikes on southern Lebanon on May 28, declaring areas south of the Zahrani River as combat zones following evacuation orders. The operation intensifies Israel’s ongoing campaign in Lebanon. Despite repeated international calls for ceasefire, fighting in southern Lebanon has never truly stopped since Israeli forces re-entered the region in early March. The strikes coincided with escalating US-Iran tensions, with multiple fronts across the Middle East deteriorating simultaneously. ...

A severe fire at a school in Kenya has killed at least sixteen students on May 28, local police confirmed. Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, and the casualty toll is expected to rise. The fire broke out in the school’s dormitory area and spread rapidly. The tragedy has reignited concerns about fire safety in East African schools, many of which operate with aging infrastructure and lack basic fire suppression equipment. ...

Hamas has officially confirmed that its military chief Mohammed Odeh was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza City. A defiant funeral was held in Gaza City, with Hamas vowing to continue its resistance.

The Israeli military confirmed strikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, targeting Hezbollah positions. The attack follows an evacuation order issued to local residents, marking another major escalation since the Lebanon ceasefire broke down.

Russia has urged US and other foreign citizens to evacuate Kyiv, citing significant security risks. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials hinted at a battlefield shift favoring their forces, drawing international attention to potential changes in the conflict dynamics.

US President Trump said he believes Iran wants to reach a deal but the US remains unsatisfied with the current terms, indicating that negotiations have not yet reached a breakthrough.