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President Trump expressed confidence in the future of relations with North Korea. North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un faced embarrassment as a new naval destroyer launch failed, resulting in the ship becoming stuck and damaged. Kim blamed military officials for the incident and emphasized the importance of restoring the destroyer for the state's prestige before a scheduled meeting. Injuries and the full extent of the damage remain unclear.

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam condemns recent Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, urging international pressure on Israel to uphold November ceasefire with Hezbollah. Israeli military targeted buildings in Toul and several other towns in south Lebanon. Salam expressed concerns about safety ahead of municipal elections dominated by Hezbollah. The ceasefire agreement required Hezbollah to move north of the Litani River and Israel to withdraw all forces from Lebanon, which it partially failed to do.

An investigation is underway after a private plane crashed in San Diego, killing two and causing damage. Over 100 residents were relocated to an evacuation center at a nearby school. The crash occurred near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive airport, possibly by clipping a power line. The plane had departed from New Jersey and was owned by Daviation LLC. Injuries were reported among those fleeing and five from one family were affected by smoke inhalation. Weather conditions with fog may have contributed to the crash.

Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed after leaving a Jewish museum event, with the suspect shouting "Free, free Palestine" upon arrest. This led to increased security measures at Israeli missions. The victims, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were a couple intending to get engaged. The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, opened fire outside the museum before being arrested, sparking condemnations of the antisemitic attack and calls for its end.

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The OAS is urged to assist with gang violence in Haiti as a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenyan police faces challenges due to lack of funds and personnel. US officials emphasize the OAS's important role in addressing Haiti's security crisis. Calls for a regional mission to tackle the critical situation are made at an OAS meeting. OAS Secretary-General recognizes the struggles of the current mission and mentions the need for new initiatives. Gang violence in Haiti persists, with recent attacks leading to fatalities.

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged lists of prisoners of war (POWs) for an anticipated swap of 1,000 detainees, the largest of the war, agreed upon in Istanbul talks. Despite Ukrainian calls for a ceasefire, only the prisoner exchange was accepted by Moscow. Both sides have accused each other of delaying peace negotiations. The Kremlin spokesperson emphasized the complexity and pace of the swap, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy viewed it as the sole positive outcome of the meeting.

Two employees of the Israeli embassy in D.C. were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum. The victims, a couple, were identified as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. The suspected shooter yelled 'Free, free Palestine!' before being apprehended. The attack is part of a history of assaults on Israeli targets worldwide. Tensions are high due to Israel's operations in Gaza. Since 1969, at least 31 terror attacks have targeted Israeli embassies globally.