US President Donald Trump has once again grabbed headlines, this time while reacting to Apple CEO Tim Cook’s exit after a 15-year run at the tech giant. What began as a message of praise quickly turned into a self-focused narrative, with Trump recalling a past phone call from Cook during his presidency. According to Trump, the Apple chief reached out with a “big problem” that only he could solve, before adding a controversial twist to the story, claiming Cook was essentially calling to “kiss my ass.” WATCH

US-Iran backchannel talks are moving toward a two-stage peace framework, with a ceasefire first, followed by a final agreement within 15 to 20 days. The proposed settlement, tentatively dubbed the “Islamabad Accord,” includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear curbs, sanctions relief and release of frozen assets. However, Iran has rejected reopening the Strait of Hormuz during a temporary ceasefire, seeking guarantees against future US-Israel attacks before any major concession. The proposal is reportedly backed by Pakistan, China and the United States, with final in-person talks expected in Islamabad.