BREAKING: President Donald Trump says Iran will not execute 8 women after he demanded their release. The announcement follows direct diplomatic intervention by the White House regarding the status of the detainees.

UPDATE: President Donald Trump claims eight Iranian women will not be executed, while officials in Iran dispute the entire account of the situation.

President Donald Trump claims eight Iranian women will not be executed, a statement that Iran has disputed.

A Taiwan government minister visits a disputed island in the South China Sea, marking a rare trip to the contested territory. #SouthChinaSea #Taiwan

A Taiwan government minister has conducted a visit to a disputed island in the South China Sea.

BREAKING: Hungary drops veto, clearing path for $106 billion EU loan to Ukraine. The move removes the final obstacle for the financial aid package intended to support the country's economy and defense efforts. #Ukraine #EU

Hungary has withdrawn its veto, allowing the European Union to proceed with a $106 billion loan package for Ukraine.

UPDATE: Lebanon and Israel meet in Washington to discuss a one-month extension of the current ceasefire agreement. The truce is scheduled to expire within days as diplomatic efforts continue.

Lebanon and Israel are holding talks in Washington on Thursday, where Beirut intends to request a one-month extension to a ceasefire set to expire in the coming days.