The White House struck a cautiously optimistic tone on Saturday as efforts to secure a ceasefire between Iran and Israel appeared to gain momentum. Speaking in Washington, President Donald Trump said negotiations were “moving in the right direction” and that a ceasefire was now “a lot closer than it was even a few days ago.” His remarks, delivered during a brief exchange with reporters, reflect a subtle but notable shift in US messaging after weeks of heightened regional tension.
Day: May 24, 2026
Ebola Resurfaces, Europe Responds — lessons from Covid shape the playbook
Europe is watching the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo with a mix of concern and composure. The Bundibugyo strain now circulating in eastern DRC and parts of Uganda has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, with more than 700 suspected cases and a rising death toll.


