Trump renewed threats to bomb Oman, reflecting an escalatory and controversial stance toward the country. U.S. officials disagree over Oman, with some viewing it as Iran-favorable and others linking Trump’s position to failed nuclear deals.

Russian politician Lev Shlosberg was sentenced Monday to 11 years and one month in prison for opposing the war in Ukraine. The senior Yabloko member’s sentence highlights Russia’s continuing crackdown on political dissent.

An appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s method of keeping interim U.S. attorneys in place without congressional consent. It is the second federal appellate ruling scrutinizing tensions between executive appointments and legislative approval.

Civil rights groups asked the Supreme Court to review Texas's law requiring state-selected Ten Commandments posters in public school classrooms. The Fifth Circuit upheld the law after a lower court blocked it, intensifying debate over First Amendment limits on state-sponsored religious displays.

Hakainde Hichilema won re-election as Zambia's president with 60% of the vote, while Brian Mundubile received 38%. The result gives Hichilema a second term, though observers raised reform and media concerns despite a largely peaceful election day.

Judge Gregory Carro delayed Mangione’s state trial after his lawyers moved to dismiss the charges. The trial cannot be scheduled until the court takes further action on the dismissal motion.

Meta faces trial Tuesday over allegations Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to encourage compulsive use among young users. The case could influence how social networks manage engagement and address user well-being.

Governments, parents and schools are considering age-based social media bans to protect children from stalking, cyberbullying, sexual harassment and misleading health content. Supporters cite safety and self-diagnosis risks, while critics value young users’ access to information and social connections.

Kushner urged Netanyahu to test Hamas disarmament through small steps in Gaza during talks on the board plan. The meeting addressed Israeli concerns and polling showing opposition to reconstruction before demilitarization.