Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran

President Trump has intensified pressure on Iran, threatening severe consequences unless peace negotiations accelerate, while Tehran continues to leverage regional proxies and energy infrastructure. Simultaneously, Amnesty International reports that Iran’s execution rate has reached a four-decade high, with political dissidents increasingly targeted. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a deadly Ebola outbreak has prompted neighboring countries to tighten border security, complicating containment efforts due to regional conflict and misinformation. Meanwhile, Jerusalem faces a surge in anti-Christian hate crimes, including physical assaults on clergy, prompting calls for government intervention. In other developments, Russia and Ukraine have exchanged significant drone strikes, and UK police are investigating security lapses at Windsor Castle. Finally, local councils in Britain are grappling with the legal and social boundaries of street preaching, balancing public order concerns with religious expression.