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Pre-term birth complications and pneumonia were found to be the major causes of mortality among children under five

The US-mediated agreement, reached during talks at the State Department, calls for a complete halt to Hezbollah fire and the withdrawal of its operatives from areas south of the Litani River, with the Lebanese army taking control of those zones.

Health officials in Ituri province, which accounts for almost 94% of confirmed infections, were actively monitoring only 39.3% of identified contacts, the countrys National Institute of Public Health said

US has proposed that Hezbollah militant group would stop all attacks on Israel and in return Israel would refrain from escalation in Beirut

As the diplomatic exchanges continued, Israel expanded its ground assault in Lebanon, shattering a brittle truce with its northern neighbour

Trump also said it was tougher for him to negotiate with Iran with all the political commentary surrounding the conflict

Iran acknowledged launching a retaliatory strike, while Kuwait said it was intercepting incoming drone and missile fire.

Powells remarks come as the countrys highest court is deliberating the fate of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, whom President Donald Trump has sought to fire over unproven mortgage fraud allegations

The outbreaks apparent geographic footprint expanded to 22 affected health zones across three eastern provinces from 13 reported just days earlier

The Nikkei climbed 1.1% to enter the midday recess at 67,038.24, after pushing as high as 67,231.28; SoftBank jumped, jumping 10.3% to contribute 618 points of the Nikkei's total 709-point rise

Production rose for a sixth successive month, led by investment goods

Iran, meanwhile, continues to insist that its rights must be protected and that financial considerations be included in any final agreement, leaving major issues unresolved as negotiations continue

The latest draft reportedly includes a 60-day truce, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and measures addressing Irans stockpile of highly enriched uranium

The advance comes despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and ongoing direct talks between Israel and Lebanon.

The Crusader-era fortress overlooks large parts of southern Lebanon and northern Israel, making it a valuable military position.