PKK Disbands, India-Pakistan Ceasefire, and Global News Updates

PKK Disarmament and Peace Deal

• 🕊️ The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has announced it is laying down its weapons and disbanding, ending one of the Middle East's longest-running insurgencies.
• 🔑 This move, aimed at achieving greater rights for Kurds within Turkey and the region, was welcomed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a step towards cementing regional security and brotherhood.

India-Pakistan Relations and Ceasefire

• ⚠️ India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a warning to Pakistan, stating India will retaliate against any further attacks, characterizing the recent ceasefire as a mere "pause."
• 🤝 Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described the weekend's truce as being "in the spirit of peace," while Pakistan denies backing militants involved in recent violence.

International Diplomacy and Conflict

• 🇺🇳 Turkey is set to host talks between Russia and Ukraine, with President Trump suggesting a possible detour from his Middle East trip to attend.
• ✈️ Ukrainian officials reported over 100 Russian drones launched overnight, resulting in at least one fatality, despite the ongoing diplomatic efforts.

US Policy and Domestic Issues

• 🇺🇸 The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of Afghans in the U.S., citing an improved security situation, a claim disputed by the United Nations.
• 🏛️ In a domestic shift, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will become the new acting Librarian of Congress, replacing Carla Hayden.
• ✈️ Newark Liberty International Airport faces continued flight disruptions due to staffing shortages, runway construction, and equipment issues, with the FAA proposing flight cuts.
• 🏠 California Governor Gavin Newsom is pressuring local governments to clear homeless encampments, offering $3.3 billion to expand housing and treatment options.

Papal Address and Global Peace

• 🎤 Pope Leo the Fourteenth, in his first address to the media, urged journalists to reject divisive language and promote peace, affirming freedom of speech and the press.
• 💬 The Pope also spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, discussing negotiations to end the war with Russia.