The World in Brief from The Economist

In a letter to Russia’s leader, Zelensky proposed a meeting in a third country, to discuss “the front line today.” Also,  Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week for the first time since 2019, Chinese state media announced.

Hizbullah rejected Israel and Lebanon’s latest ceasefire agreement.

Hizbullah rejected Israel and Lebanon’s latest ceasefire agreement. Also, Four Republicans joined Democrats to pass a war-powers resolution.

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to halt fighting between Israeli forces and Hizbullah. Also, America’s House of Representatives voted to check Donald Trump’s ability to continue his war in Iran without congressional approval.

SpaceX unveiled plans to raise $75bn in an initial public offering.

US Central Command said it struck targets on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain. Also, Sir Keir Starmer appealed for calm after violent protests in Southampton.

US Central Command said it struck targets on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain. Also, Britain’s prime minister appealed for calm after violent protests in Southampton.

Donald Trump picked Bill Pulte, a loyalist and head of a federal housing agency, to become the acting Director of National Intelligence.