Lithuania in talks with US on hosting nuclear weapons, defense minister says. 'Discussions continue,' Robertas Kaunas told Politico, as Baltic state seeks stronger deterrence amid Russia threat.

EU proposes naval mission take primary role in clearing Strait of Hormuz mines. The proposal could affect shipping through the key oil transit chokepoint.

The European Union's diplomatic arm has proposed that a naval mission take the primary role in clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz.

Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah's complete cessation of fire and withdrawal from southern Lebanon, joint statement says.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire, contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and the removal of all Hezbollah operatives from southern Lebanon, according to a joint statement released after the latest round of US-mediated talks.

Israel, Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire if Hezbollah halts hostilities, joint statement says.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire, provided that Hezbollah also stops hostilities, according to a joint statement from the two countries and the United States.

Israel and Lebanon agree to full ceasefire conditioned on Hezbollah steps, @axios reports.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a full ceasefire, contingent on steps by Hezbollah, according to a report by Axios.