World in Turmoil: Key Global Developments Unfolding

A summary of major global events includes a potential truce announcement between Israel and Hezbollah, a Romanian election surprise, drone assaults in Kyiv, the deadliest Israeli strike in Beirut, clashes in Pakistan, a DHL plane crash in Lithuania, a dropped case against Trump, a G7 discussion on Netanyahu's ICC warrant, a corruption conviction in Ecuador, and a Nicaraguan law against foreign sanctions.

US and French Presidents, Biden and Macron, may soon announce a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, as disclosed by Lebanese sources. Meanwhile, Washington's assurance of progress remains firm, though, according to spokesperson John Kirby, finalization is pending.

In Romania, nationalist candidate Calin Georgescu stunned the political landscape with his first-round success, challenging the NATO-aligned perspective. Georgescu will face opposition runner-up Elena Lasconi in a run-off electing Romania's new president.

Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, faces heavy drone strikes from Russia, claimed Mayor Vitali Klitschko. As unmanned aerial vehicles assaulted various parts of the city, air defenses mobilized to intercept the threats.

(With inputs from agencies.)