Ukraine Peace Summit Begins in Switzerland Without Russia or China
Nearly 100 countries and organizations are attending a peace conference in Switzerland aimed at resolving the Ukraine-Russia conflict, but Moscow will not be present. Held near Lucerne, the conference features Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promoting his 10-point peace plan. US Vice President Kamala Harris will announce a $1.5 billion aid package for Ukraine. European leaders and Japan’s Prime Minister are also attending, but China is absent, insisting on both Russia and Ukraine’s participation.
Israeli Troops Launch Fireball into Lebanon with Rare 16th-Century Weapon
Israeli troops used a medieval-style trebuchet to launch fireballs into Lebanon amidst rising tensions with Hezbollah. The trebuchet, not widely used since the 16th century, was reportedly a local initiative by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). According to Israeli broadcaster Kan, the trebuchet aimed to burn shrubbery, aiding in the detection of militants near the border. A video of the catapult was posted online, with CNN geolocating it to the Israeli-Lebanese border.
