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United States President Donald Trump has finally agreed to host a meeting with several European leaders before he heads to Alaska for a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. European leaders have been attempting to convince Trump to hold a meeting with them for months, which comes during a time where the American president has forgone traditional negotiations and resorted to private calls with Putin. Due to his actions, European countries – which had always been included into talks in the past – were phased out of the negotiation process, prompting them to try and force their way in. Now, Trump has finally agreed to meet virtually with the leaders of Germany, France, Italy, Finland, Poland, the EU, and the UK, along with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The move comes just before his summit in Alaska with Russian President Putin, which was decided upon several days ago. Trump and Putin will meet in-person at a US Military base in Anchorage, where they will discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War and the next steps that should be taken to avoid further escalation. Additionally, Trump is widely expected to try and cut a deal with Putin to end the war, which could likely include several details that benefit the US or do the opposite for the EU. During his term so far, Trump has taken every possible opportunity to try and grow the US economy at the expense of various others, shown by the reciprocal tariffs implemented last week. Due to this, European leaders are desperate to meet with Trump and urge him to avoid such a situation. If Trump were to agree on a deal with Putin in place of Ukraine, it could provide Russia with several benefits, which could include allowing them to maintain control over the land they have already taken– a huge loss for Ukraine. They have acknowledged, though, that their words are unlikely to have a massive impact on the decisions Trump will make during the summit with Putin, but they are hoping to limit the amount of damage that the negotiations may do. The Europeans have also added that an agreement that benefits Russia could give Putin a greater sense of confidence, possibly motivating him to attack other eastern European countries in the future. However, whether Trump can actually broker a deal is still in question. After initially showing a strong belief over his ability to persuade Putin, that strength slowly began to fade following continued Russian attacks on Ukraine. Then, in a recent deal, Trump agreed to allow several European countries to purchase over $1 billion in American-made weapons for Ukraine, showing a shift in his previously pro-Russian stance. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): Until 2016, the “Happy Birthday” song was not for public use. Meaning that prior to 2016, the song was copyrighted, and you had to pay a license to use it. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goal, you do not change your decision to get there. (Zig Ziglar) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Ramshackle (adj, RAM-shak-ul) - Ramshackle describes things that are in a very bad condition and need to be repaired, or that are carelessly or loosely constructed. In a Sentence: Toward the back of the property stood a ramshackle old shed. Image credit to Al Jazeera

The United States has agreed to extend their tariff treaty with China for another three months, with the move coming just after US President Donald Trump decided to impose a 15% tax on all Nvidia and AMD shipments to the East Asian country. The truce has been extended to allow Trump more time to negotiate a trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with the two world leaders taking time over the past few weeks to speak about an agreement to lower China's reciprocal tariffs. Earlier in the year, Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff, a 20% tariff due to the illegal Chinese fentanyl trade, and several additional tariffs on specific products. This triggered a retaliation tariff from China, which Trump also responded to. Eventually, a trade war between the two countries begun, with potential US tariffs on Chinese goods reaching as high as 145%, forcing them to agree to a temporary treaty. During that time, US tariffs on most Chinese goods have stayed stagnant around 30% – with higher levies on specific items – while Chinese tariffs on American goods were imposed at around 10%. However, that deal was set to expire at midnight last night– until President Trump's latest executive order, which was decided upon by his administration during talks with China in Sweden last month. The order states that the US will extend the treaty by 90 days, lasting until November 10, which gives the two countries more time to negotiate and finalize an agreement to lower tariffs with each other. Without the extension, US tariffs would have spiked to 54%, while China would have retaliated with an equally large increase to 34%. While Trump is confident that the current negotiations are going well, the details of their discussions are still unknown, and exactly when an agreement will be reached is also uncertain. Nevertheless, the White House has confirmed that the US faced a trade deficit of almost $300 billion with China in 2024 alone, suggesting that reducing the deficit will likely be one of the focal points of a potential deal. Additionally, several American officials have confirmed that they are looking to strengthen China's relations with the US while weakening their economic ties with Russia; Trump has taken similar action with India, who could face a 50% tariff in several weeks if they refuse to stop buying Russian oil. The deal is also expected to include details involving Chinese exports of rare earth minerals – an industry which it has a tight hold on – and recent advances in technology. Trump recently allowed major American chipmakers Nvidia and AMD to resume exports to the East Asian country, though he has also forced both companies to pay 15% of their revenues from Chinese sales to the US government. In April, Trump banned the sale of Nvidia and AMD's advanced chips to China out of fear that they had been utilizing the technology to bolster their own artificial intelligence projects, moving them ahead of the US in the global AI race. The tax has sparked serious controversy among American politicians, though, citing the fact that the US Constitution explicitly bans taxes on exports. Looking to read more into the global AI race? Check out this article on the rise of Nvidia, AI, and how the technology is impacting markets across the world from our member-exclusive Business collection, The Profit Playbook . Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): In 2007, Scotland spent £125,000 ($168,000) devising a new national slogan. The winning entry was: “Welcome to Scotland.” Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Abundance is not about having more than you need; it’s about realizing there is always enough and appreciating the blessings in your life . (Unknown) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Stipulate (verb, STIP-yuh-layt) - To stipulate is to demand or require something as part of an agreement. In a Sentence: The rules stipulate that players must wear uniforms. Image credit to Politico

At least five Al Jazeera journalists are dead after a targeted Israeli strike on their tented camp, with Israel claiming that one of the journalists was the leader of a Hamas terrorist cell. The camp was located just across the street from Gaza's al-Shifa hospital, just a few miles from the Mediterranean coast, and killed two journalists and three cameramen stationed in the area. All five – Anas al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, Ibrahim Zaher, Moamen Aliwa, and Mohammed Noufal – were employees of Al Jazeera working to provide live coverage from Gaza City, which is set to be invaded by Israeli forces in upcoming days. Of the two journalists, Israel claims that al-Sharif was the leader of a terrorist cell within the Hamas organization. In a post on X , Israel stated that "a press badge isn't a shield for terrorism," and included various documents proving his membership. They had made similar statements prior to the strike, though– in late 2024, Israel publicly declared that al-Sharif and five other Al Jazeera journalists were members of Hamas, but Al Jazeera strongly denied the accusations. Additionally, earlier this summer, al-Sharif was accused of being a Hamas leader once again, but the journalist defended himself. He argued that Israel was simply trying to defame him in an attempt to discredit the news he had been reporting, which included numerous horrors taking place in Gaza and denounced Israeli actions. Now, after Israel took action to kill al-Sharif in a targeted strike on his temporary residence, it has sparked outrage across the world. Al Jazeera condemned the assassination as an attack on global press freedom and claimed that it was part of Israel's widespread efforts to conceal their actions within Gaza. The Committee to Protect Journalists, or CPJ, blamed Israel for falsely accusing journalists of being terrorists, mentioning that Israel should be held accountable for targeting civilians and restricting press freedom. According to the CPJ, at least 186 journalists have been killed since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas War. Furthermore, the journalist's friend published on social media platform X what seems to be a message written to the world by al-Sharif around two months prior to his death. The letter began with a statement confirming that he had been killed and Israel had "silenced" his voice. Additionally, he referred to Israeli attacks on Palestinians as a "massacre," urged readers "not to let chains silence you, nor borders restrain you," and asked them to take care of his wife and children in the detailed letter to the world. Read the full post here . However, Al Jazeera and Israel have never had the best relationship. Israel has clearly voiced their beliefs that Al Jazeera, a Qatar-funded news channel, is biased against them due to their Arabic influences, especially in matters concerning Palestine and Gaza. Al Jazeera continues to deny the allegations, though. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): The human eye is so sensitive to light that if the Earth were flat and it was a dark night, a candle’s flame could be seen from 30 miles away. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Learn to do the common things uncommonly well. (George Washington Carver) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Hidebound (adj, HYDE-bound) - Someone or something described as hidebound is inflexible and unwilling to accept new or different ideas. In a Sentence: Although somewhat stuffy and strict, the professor did not so completely adhere to hidebound academic tradition that he wouldn’t teach class outside on an especially lovely day. Image credit to Sky News

Today is our 1000th blog post! Dear Reader, I started The Weekly News in February 2022 and started writing our daily updates in January 2023 before switching to Your News Hub later that year. Today's Daily Update, Sunday, August 10, is our 1000th blog post; an incredible milestone for a website that's just three years old. Whether you’ve been with us from the start or just joined the journey, we’re extremely grateful for your support and are committed to bringing you even more news that you enjoy. ​ To celebrate our 1000th blog post, we present you with a redesigned website with a smoother user experience and easier accessibility to the information you need to know. We've changed everything from the homepage to the header, and we've even included a brand-new section, Business, along with a host of fascinating Travel articles, updated Travel Rankings, and a new section with exclusive Climate articles. We have also added tags to our blog posts, allowing you to find the topics of your particular interest more easily, and our daily updates now contain headlines.  ​ We hope you enjoy our new and improved website! Please let us know what you think using the feedback form at the bottom of our homepage or the chat. As the website design is completely new, there may be certain bugs or fixes that we need to make, so please don't hesitate to let us know using the form or the chat! Once again, thank you for being a loyal reader of Your News Hub; I hope we can continue to provide you with the latest, most reliable information for years to come.  ​ Sincerely, Armaan Dhawan CEO and Founder of Your News Hub Haven't subscribed yet? Click here  to receive daily emails from us on the latest news, and download our app here ! At least 470 people have been arrested after massive pro-Palestinian protests in London that supported an activist group designated as terrorists. Local police reported that 466 people had been arrested for supporting Palestine Action, a terrorist group that is banned in the United Kingdom. Palestine Action is known for their extremist anti-Israel schemes, which often involve vandalizing public property and breaking into Israeli arms facilities to wreak havoc. After facing serious legal issues in the past, the group was eventually banned across the nation, and supporting Palestine Action is now illegal in the UK; membership or support for the group can land an individual in jail for up to 14 years. Due to this, when protestors pulled out signs expressing their support for Palestine Action during a rally yesterday, police took swift action. Anyone who willingly gave their name and information was released on the condition that they would not support Palestine Action again, but others who refused to submit to police instructions were arrested on the spot. Five additional protestors were arrested after attacking police officers, two more for public order offenses, and one for a racially aggravated public order offense. While the UK government has supported the arrests, various other groups have expressed outrage over the decision. Additionally, the protests come just after Israel announced their plans to execute a full military takeover of Gaza City, sparking anger from Palestinian supporters all over the world. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): Although GPS is free for the world to use, it costs $2 million per day to operate. The money comes from American tax revenue. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): The best time for new beginnings is now. (Unknown) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Behemoth (noun, bih-HEE-muth) - A behemoth is something of monstrous size, power, or appearance. Behemoth (usually capitalized) is also the name of a mighty animal described in the biblical book of Job. In a Sentence: The town will be voting on whether or not to let the retail behemoth build a store on the proposed site. Image credit to Sky News

Tsunami warnings went into effect across the Pacific Ocean after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia Kamchatka Peninsula yesterday. The quake struck just 74 miles away from the coastal city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, located on the east side of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in Siberia. The epicenter was around 12.8 miles deep, making it a relatively shallow quake-- while shallow earthquakes are felt over a smaller area, they do more damage in that area. Additionally, the earthquake is tied for the sixth-strongest ever recorded, with a staggering magnitude of 8.8. Tsunami warnings quickly flooded islands and coasts across the Pacific, as earthquakes can spark waves that travel hundreds of miles across oceans. Islands stretching south through Oceania were hit with warnings of incoming waves of between 3-10 feet, while coasts across the Americas and Asia -- including the US, Philippines, China, and Japan -- were impacted with advisories and warnings as well. Russia received the brunt of the impact, with the quake damaging countless buildings in Kamchatka and tsunamis of over 13 feet sweeping onto the coasts. Numerous severe aftershocks have done even more damage, with several of them exceeding a magnitude of 6. The Japanese island of Hokkaido was one of the first to report an increase in water levels, but the tsunamis averaged around one foot high. While forecasts initially expected waves of up to 10 feet, the levels stayed much lower than that, avoiding major damage. Additionally, Alaska reported minor tsunamis of a similar water level, but the Aleutian Islands, which are geographically relatively close to the epicenter, received a larger tsunami. Thankfully, the islands are mostly uninhabited, so the waves did not do much damage. However, Midway Atoll, located in the middle of the Pacific, reported waves last night of around 3 feet, suggesting a higher risk of a large tsunami in Hawaii. Warnings were issued across the island chain, and traffic piled up on highways as residents scrambled to get to higher ground. As the water began receding, concerns of a significant tsunami increased, and the islands were slammed with waves of 4-6 feet last night. Also, the tsunamis did not simply hit the state from one side; as Hawaii Governor Josh Green stated, they wrapped around the islands, flooding from all sides, and there were multiple rounds of them. Furthermore, much of the West Coast of the United States was placed under tsunami watches last night as the waves approached, with tsunamis of several feet hitting California, Oregon, and Washington. Crescent City, an area of northern California, was issued a tsunami warning due to its underwater geography, making it more susceptible to tsunamis. Waves there peaked at around 8 feet, and are expected to persist for the next 24 hours. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): The largest Japanese population outside of Japan stands at 1.6 million people who live in Brazil. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity. (Elvis Presley) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Quibble (verb, KWIB-ul) - To quibble is to argue or complain about small, unimportant things. Quibble can also mean "to evade the point of an argument by making trivial or frivolous objections." In a Sentence: Why are you quibbling over such a small amount of money?

The Federal Communications Communication (FCC) has finally approved a major merger between Paramount and Skydance, two huge players in the media industry, sparking political backlash from various politicians. The $8 billion deal will see Paramount Global, the media conglomerate that owns Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, and CBS, merge with Skydance, another media production company responsible for various movies, TV shows, video games, and sports. The merger was announced around one year ago as Paramount struggled with its relations with Trump and his administration, with Trump himself suing the corporation for editing a CBS "60 Minutes" interview he had with former Vice President Kamala Harris-- Paramount ended up paying the president $16 million to avoid the lawsuit. Bill Owens, the executive producer of "60 Minutes," and Wendy McMahon, the president of CBS News, resigned several months ago due to their opposition with the idea of settling with Trump. Furthermore, journalists at CBS confirmed that they had noticed unusually intense scrutiny over reports related to Trump or his agenda, but it is crucial to point out that Paramount never stopped any of those reports from going live. Additionally, soon after the settlement, Stephen Colbert, the host of a popular CBS show, proclaimed on air that it had been a bribe to get the Trump administration to approve the deal. Just three days later, his show, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," was canceled, sparking speculations over a possible political motive behind the cancelation. Nevertheless, those theories were dismissed by the company, with Paramount asserting that it was purely for financial reasons. Now, after careful inspection by the FCC, Skydance has promised to implement multiple new initiatives following the merger. According to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, Skydance will take action to prevent political bias within the new company, along with preventing any diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs from moving forward. However, the FCC's actions have been scrutinized by other political figures, specifically various Democrats. Paramount and CBS have maintained that it was entirely a financial decision made during times of crisis for the company, but Democrats have claimed that it is all part of Trump's scheme to attack and skew the press. They have also alleged that the agency has misused its power to thrust Trump's agenda forward, further deteriorating press freedom. Nevertheless, the FCC has argued that Americans have already lost trust in the media, and Carr stated that their actions were necessary to bring unbiased, reliable news back into the spotlight. Other changes will also arrive at Paramount Skydance after the merger, including changes to the workforce. At the top, David Ellison, son of billionaire Oracle founder Larry Ellison and current CEO of Skydance, will lead the new company, but the futures of current Paramount executives are still unclear. The longtime owners of Paramount Global, the Redstone family, will leave the board completely, selling their share in the corporation to Skydance. Meanwhile, Skydance has also confirmed that they will be aiming to cut costs, which may also lead to layoffs across the company. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): Around 40-50% of all gold ever mined on Earth came from one place: the Witwatersrand Basin in South Africa. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): The distance is nothing when one has motive. (Jane Austen) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Panacea (noun, pan-uh-SEE-uh) - A panacea is something that is regarded as a cure-all—that is, something that will make everything about a situation better. In a Sentence: The new program should help with the city’s housing crisis, but it’s no panacea .

Turkey and Cyprus are struggling to contain dozens of raging wildfires amid a blazing heatwave, with the fires destroying homes, businesses, and other infrastructure. The wildfires have been going on for over a month now, burning various areas across Turkey, but conditions have worsened within the last few days. The Turkish government announced yesterday that the western provinces of Izmir and Bilecik will be designated disaster zones due to the high level of damage that has been done, allowing additional support to be sent to the two regions. Meanwhile, further down the coast, new wildfires have popped up near the popular resort town of Antalya, and they are getting closer and closer to engulfing the city's famed resorts. Antalya consistently ranks as one of the most-visited cities in the world, reaching as high as fourth on the list in 2023, only behind Istanbul, London, and Dubai; a year where the city saw a staggering 16.5 million tourists. Many of the fires began in populated areas, leading to widespread evacuations, but nobody was killed in the tourism hub. In total, 13 people have died in the blazes, 311 homes have been destroyed or damaged over the past month, and over 25,000 firefighters and other volunteers are battling the flames. They have also deployed 27 planes, 105 helicopters, and 6,000 vehicles to assist with the efforts, according to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Further south, a massive wildfire is also raging through southern Cyprus, leading to hundreds of additional evacuations. At least two people were killed after their car caught fire, over 10 others were injured, and around 39 square miles have already been burned due to the blaze. Farms, vineyards, homes, and businesses have all been destroyed, and the heat refuses to let up. Also, to the north, Albania has also struggled with multiple wildfires, taking place in massive forests that contain huge amounts of fuel for the fires. Over 1,000 people have been deployed to handle the flames over there, but the weather conditions are not helping. The fires come as a searing heatwave scorches the region, with temperatures well past 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Temperatures in Antalya soared to a record-breaking 115 °F (46 °C) this month, with the heat continuing for weeks. In the western Turkish province of Izmir, temperatures have hovered around 105 °F (41 °C), along with the nearby region of Bilecik. Temperatures in Cyprus also hit 111 °F (44 °C), and the weather in Albania has been no better, with temperatures today still scorching the country at 106 °F (41 °C). On top of the blazing temperatures, strong winds have helped the wildfires spread across miles in just a matter of days, and dry conditions have not helped firefighters either-- Cyprus' largest reservoir, the Kouris Reservoir, reached as low as 15.5% capacity on Wednesday, displaying the severity of the drought impacting the southern Mediterranean. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): Around 75% of the world’s diet is produced from just 12 plants and five different animal species. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Politeness is the flower of humanity. (Joseph Joubert) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Sui generis (adj, soo-eye-JEN-uh-ris) - Sui generis is a formal adjective used to describe someone or something in a class or group of its own, or in other words, unlike anyone or anything else. In a Sentence: As a scholar, she is sui generis , head and shoulders above everyone else in her field.

French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed that France will begin to recognize Palestine as a state in September, joining 147 other UN members that see the region as a country. Currently, a total of 146 United Nations member countries recognize Palestine as a state, including most of South America, Africa, and Asia. However, many others, including Canada, Australia, South Korea, and most of Europe, do not see Palestine as a country due to various factors. One of the most important of these adversaries to Palestine's recognition is the United States. As a close ally of Israel, the US has historically used its veto power in the UN Security Council to prevent Palestine from gaining full membership. China and Russia are the only two permanent members that agree with recognizing Palestine-- the US, UK, and France have rejected the topic whenever it has come up. Due to this, when Macron made the decision to recognize Palestine as a state, it was taken as a major move across the world, as his actions could motivate other countries, including the United Kingdom, to follow suit. After making a visit to the Gaza border in April, Macron became motivated to recognize Palestine, and drafted a plan to get other countries involved in his idea. He talked with the UK and Canada, hoping to get them to recognize Palestine, while also communicating with several Arab countries to simultaneously improve their relations with Israel. However, despite his efforts, the plan failed, and both Canada and the UK backed out to avoid going against the United States. Nevertheless, Macron continued with his plan, and officially announced earlier this week that they would begin recognizing Palestine in September. Israel quickly denounced the statement, along with the US, but President Donald Trump brushed off Macron's actions as insignificant. Currently, most of eastern Europe still recognizes Palestine, and France's plan has increased pressure on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to follow Macron. Spain, Sweden, and Ireland have been the latest countries to recognize Palestine, making it official in 2024 as part of a coordinated effort to increase international pressure for a two-state solution. Germany and Italy, on the other hand, have both confirmed that they will only recognize Palestine once they are closer to a two-state solution with Israel, while Portugal has stated that they are open to the idea, taking a similar stance to other countries. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): The original Star Wars premiered on just 32 screens across the U.S. in 1977. This was to produce buzz as the release widened to more theaters. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): If you look to others for fulfillment, you will never be truly fulfilled. (Lao Tzu) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Embellish (verb, im-BELL-ish) - To embellish something is to make it more appealing or attractive with fanciful or decorative details. In a Sentence: The gift shop had cowboy shirts and hats embellished with beads and stitching.

The United States and the European Union have finally agreed to a trade deal, preventing an economically-devastating trade war from taking place. The agreement has been made in one of the toughest times for relations between the two superpowers, as US President Donald Trump had planned to impose a major round of new tariffs beginning on August 1. Previously, those tariffs had been set for 30% on the EU, with Trump threatening to further raise them to 50%, and he had also been considering pulling out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) altogether. However, after months of negotiations, the two have finally settled on a compromise. The EU was aware that Trump would refuse to remove the tariffs completely-- as a result, they aimed to bring them down to a widespread 10% baseline tax. While the US refused to lower them to 10%, a middle ground was reached yesterday, with both sides deciding on 15%. Nevertheless, the United States has placed some conditions on the settlement, which the EU has accepted. According to the EU, they are required to spend at least $750 billion on American energy over the next three years, and Trump has confirmed that they have also agreed to increase their investment in the US by $600 billion. Additionally, several items will have tariff exceptions as well-- aircraft and plane parts, various items in the pharmaceutical industry, semiconductors, some chemicals, and other products will see their tariffs removed completely, while steel and aluminum will still face a 50% tariff. The exact details of the agreement have not been finalized yet, but the general consensus on a fixed tariff rate has shown that the deeply-interwoven relations between the US and the EU seem to be improving, giving hope for a brighter future on the military, economic, and political fronts and diminishing the growing worries of an impending trade war. Upcoming Events: World Hepatitis Day (Monday, July 28) International Day of Friendship (Wednesday, July 30) World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (Wednesday, July 30) Tisha B'Av (Saturday, August 2 to Sunday, August 3) Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): There are only four European capitals without a McDonald's: Reykjavik, Iceland; Tirana, Albania; Vatican City; and Podgorica, Montenegro. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Worrying is like paying on a debt that may never come due. (Will Rogers) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Brouhaha (noun, BROO-hah-hah) - Brouhaha is a synonym of both uproar and hubbub that refers to great excitement or concern about something. In a Sentence: A brouhaha erupted over the bill, even though the opposing party stood to gain just as much from its passage.

Despite Thailand and Cambodia's recent ceasefire deal, conflict between the two neighbors has ramped up over the past few days, with Thailand accusing Cambodia of violating the agreement. Last week, tensions between Thailand and Cambodia reached their highest point in years, with the two fighting each other near the Ta Muen Thom temple in southern Thailand. Both countries accused each other of beginning the conflict, but it quickly escalated from just ground attacks to airstrikes and eventually major evacuations. Read more into the initial story here . After days of fighting, over 300,000 people had already been displaced, with a total of 38 fatalities. Negotiations quickly began in Malaysia, with the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia meeting to discuss the possibility of peace in the region. They quickly agreed on a deal to stop all fighting, ending the conflict by Monday morning, but Thai authorities warned evacuees to avoid returning home until later on. Additionally, US President Donald Trump swiftly claimed the credit for the ceasefire, with multiple members of his Cabinet and administration praising him later on for his global peace-related efforts. However, less than 24 hours after the deal went into effect, Thailand accused Cambodia of violating the agreement, with the Thai military reporting attacks in several locations near the border. Cambodia claims that their forces have retreated since then, but Thailand has confirmed that they did strike back after the latest Cambodian offensive. They have maintained their peaceful stance, though, with the prime ministers of both countries clearly expressing their desire to settle the conflict. Thankfully, since then, no additional fighting has been confirmed, but it is unknown how long this fragile ceasefire will last. In the meantime, residents near both sides of the border have been instructed to avoid returning home until the conflict is completely settled, but authorities are already beginning to assess the damage and evaluate the costs and timeframe of rebuilding the areas affected by the fighting. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): Since Sour Patch Kids are from the same manufacturer as Swedish Fish, red Sour Patch Kids are actually the exact same candy as Swedish Fish but with sour sugar. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): We are all bowlers trying to reach our goals, but once we’ve hit the correct pin, the rest will come tumbling down. (Unknown) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Facile (adj, FASS-ul) - Facile is a formal adjective that is used disapprovingly to describe something that is too simple, or that doesn’t show enough thought or effort. Facile can also be used for something done or achieved in a way that is considered too easy or that is easily accomplished or attained. It is sometimes used approvingly, however, for someone or something that works, moves, or performs well and very easily. In a Sentence: This problem requires more than just a facile solution.