Today’s Top Global News Stories – Gemini
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Here is a rundown of today’s top global and national news stories:
Geopolitics & International Security
North Korean Missile Barrage: North Korea fired a barrage of ballistic missiles into the sea, officially dismissing recent overtures from President Trump regarding scaled-back joint military drills with South Korea.
Kyiv Missile Strike: A massive Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv has killed at least 12 people, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Middle East Tensions: As the deadline for a U.S.-Iran peace deal expires, President Trump is reportedly expressing frustration with regional allies like Oman. Concurrently, a new U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in the Arabian Sea to replace the long-stationed USS Abraham Lincoln.
U.S. & Global Affairs
National Debt Milestone: The United States national debt has officially crossed the $40 trillion mark, reaching new record highs.
U.S.-Canada Trade: The U.S. paused 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after President Trump announced a last-minute “fair deal” with Ottawa.
Royal Relocation: Multiple outlets are reporting that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are preparing to move back to the United Kingdom with their children.
Science & Technology
Lunar Impact Sighted: A NASA lunar probe successfully captured photographs of a new crater on the Moon, which was caused by a SpaceX rocket part smashing into the lunar surface.