Korva Coleman

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Iran's military has issued a statement saying it is halting its offensive operations against Israel, which has fired at Iran.

Iran targeted Israel yesterday.

That came after Israel fired at Iran's proxy militants, Hezbollah, in Lebanon.

The conflict has threatened a fragile ceasefire.

NPR's Jaina Raf says another Iranian proxy group, Yemen's Houthis, have also fired at Israel.

NPR's Jane Araf reporting from Beirut.

President Trump had demanded that both sides stop fighting.

Writing online this morning, Trump said both Israel and Iran are looking to do a, quote, immediate ceasefire.

He says final negotiations are proceeding.

The U.S.

military is blockading Iranian ports, and Trump says that will stay.

until a final deal is reached.

At least 32 people have been killed in the southern Philippines following a powerful earthquake offshore today.

Ashish Valentine reports from Taipei.

Scores of people have been injured and rescue efforts continue.

New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani says a new watch party has been set for fans during tonight's NBA Finals game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

This comes after the U.S.

Secret Service and New York police canceled a planned gathering outside Madison Square Garden.

NPR's Brian Mann has more.