The World in Brief from The Economist

A ceasefire between Israel and Hizbullah began in Lebanon at 4am local time. Also, Donald Trump selected Jamieson Greer as his top trade negotiator, saying the lawyer “played a key role during my first term in imposing tariffs”.

A ceasefire between Israel and Hizbullah began in Lebanon at 4am local time.

Russia launched its biggest wave of drones at Ukraine since the beginning of its invasion, according to the Ukrainian air force

Donald Trump promised to sign an executive order on his first day in office that would impose new tariffs of 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico, and add 10% to tariffs on China. Also, China said the idea of its knowingly allowing fentanyl precursors to reach America ran “completely counter to facts and reality”.

Donald Trump promised to sign an executive order on his first day in office that would impose new tariffs of 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico, and add 10% to existing tariffs on China.

Calin Georgescu, a hard-right, Russia-friendly nationalist, won a shock victory in the first round of Romania’s presidential election, taking 23% of the vote

Calin Georgescu, a hard-right, Russia-friendly nationalist, took a shock lead in Romania’s presidential election. Hizbullah fired more than 250 rockets towards Israel on Sunday, some of which landed near Tel Aviv, wounding at least seven people.

Hizbullah fired more than 250 projectiles towards Israel, wounding at least seven people.

An attack on Israel; A ceasefire in Pakistan, and more