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Beijing says the United States and China will work toward a military crisis-communication agreement, according to a report by the South China Morning Post. The announcement signals an effort by the two powers to keep military-to-military channels open and reduce the risk of accidents or misunderstandings escalating into conflict, a long-standing point of friction in the bilateral relationship.

Pope Leo visited Lourdes, the famed French Catholic pilgrimage site, where he faced a fresh reminder of the church's history of abuse and wrongdoing. The Washington Post reports on how the pontiff's stop at one of Catholicism's most sacred shrines became an occasion to reckon with the institution's sins, drawing attention as the new pope navigates the church's ongoing credibility crisis.

An Iranian delegate's visibly stark reaction is drawing attention after President Donald Trump warned the US could 'annihilate' Iran. The moment, reported by the New York Post, was captured during proceedings at the United Nations, where Trump delivered his warning. Commenters are highlighting the delegate's face as a symbol of the rising tension between Washington and Tehran over nuclear and military threats.

South China Sea Morning Post reporting highlights how Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and US First Lady Melania Trump created an informal channel alongside formal US-China diplomacy. The piece suggests spousal engagement helped soften tensions and build rapport at moments when official talks between Washington and Beijing were strained or stalled.