Tensions in the Middle East have escalated as Iran and Israel exchange missile fire, threatening the fragile truce established in April despite warnings from Donald Trump. In East Jerusalem, Palestinian families face increasing evictions as Israeli authorities accelerate land takeovers for settler-led projects. Meanwhile, Peru’s presidential election remains too close to call, with conservative Keiko Fujimori and left-wing rival Pedro Castillo awaiting final results amid deep national polarization. Scientific advancements in weight loss medication continue, with the emerging drug retatrutide showing potential to burn fat alongside appetite suppression. In East Asia, Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea aims to revitalize trade, while Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared victory in an election defined by a strategic pivot toward the West despite Russian pressure. Additionally, reports indicate a significant number of African nationals are being recruited into the Russian military for the war in Ukraine.
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