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Trump Warns Iran While US Halts Two-Week Bombing Campaign in Surprise Shift

The United States suspended its two-week air campaign against Iran on Saturday in an unexpected policy reversal by President Trump, following nearly five months of conflict. Despite the pause, Trump issued warnings toward Iran, stating the US would prevail if hostilities resumed. Iran acknowledged it had not stepped away from diplomacy but rejected reports suggesting it had actively sought talks with Washington. Regional tensions persisted, with Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq reporting drone attacks on Monday. The incidents indicated that broader hostilities in the region had not fully ceased despite the halt in US strikes.

FAA orders inspections of 453 Boeing 737 Max jets over incorrectly installed seats

The US Federal Aviation Administration has proposed mandatory inspections for 453 Boeing 737 Max aircraft due to improperly installed seat assemblies. The faulty installations could cause seats to disengage during turbulence or emergency landings, potentially injuring passengers and crew. Authorities also warned that dislodged seats could obstruct evacuation aisles, posing a serious safety risk. The directive applies to US-registered aircraft, though no compliance deadline has been set. Boeing has expressed support for the FAA's decision to make the inspections compulsory.

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US Man Charged After Wiping Phone at Airport; Privacy OS at Center of Case

Samuel Tunick, an American man, has been arrested and faces federal charges in Atlanta after allegedly wiping his phone during an airport search to prevent authorities from accessing its contents. The case centers on GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused mobile operating system, with prosecutors treating its use and the act of wiping the device as evidence of criminal intent. European authorities have also reportedly viewed the use of GrapheneOS with suspicion. Developers of GrapheneOS maintain that their software is entirely legal and is designed to protect users from unauthorized data extraction. The case raises significant questions about whether the use of privacy-focused software can be considered evidence of wrongdoing.