Trump Calls Iran’s Counterproposal a ‘Piece of Garbage’

President Trump told reporters the Iran cease-fire was “on life support” on Monday after he rejected Iran’s counterproposal for a peace deal this weekend.

Former Top Zelensky Aide Is Accused in Corruption Inquiry

Ukrainian news outlets named the suspect as Andriy Yermak, who resigned last year amid a sweeping scandal.

Colombians Are Fighting Over the Fate of Escobar’s Hippos

Colombia is facing pushback over its plan to cull wild hippos, which are descendants of the drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s personal pets. The hippos, which are native to Africa, have threatened local wildlife and human populations.

Shady Shipping

The murkiness in the Strait of Hormuz reveals a darker side of global shipping: Some vessels don’t want to be found.

Nations Brace for Long-Term Economic Woes as Trump Calls Iran Truce Plan ‘Garbage’

President Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.

Israel Prepares to Prosecute First Suspects in Oct. 7 Attack Led by Hamas

Parliament passed a new law that paves the way for military trials for hundreds of Palestinians suspected of taking part in the 2023 attack that ignited the two-year war in Gaza.

Cruise Ship Hit by Hantavirus Leaves Canary Islands and Sails Toward Netherlands

The last evacuees disembarked in the Canary Islands, and a smaller crew is now en route to Rotterdam, where the ship will be disinfected, officials said.

Putin Said the War ‘Is Coming to a Close.’ But That’s Not All He Said.

The Russian leader is walking a tightrope: acknowledging public discontent while offering no indication that he might give up on his demands.

Trump Proposes Suspending Federal Gas Tax Until Prices Fall

Congress would have to agree to any suspension, and dropping federal taxes would not make up for the steep increase in prices since the war began.

U.S. Army Recovers Body of Soldier Who Went Missing During Military Exercises in Morocco

The remains of First Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. were found in Morocco after he and another soldier went missing while on a hike at a training range. The search continued for the other missing service member.