Ceasefire cracks, talks open, missiles fly

What happens when several world flashpoints move at once? The latest headlines span the Middle East, North Korea, and Cuba. Here are the 4 updates worth your attention.

Middle East ceasefire under pressure: NPR says attacks are still being reported across the region, while CNN says Israel wants talks with Lebanon as the fight with Hezbollah threatens the deal^[6][4].

AP says Netanyahu has authorized direct talks with Lebanon, a rare opening after days of strikes and a possible boost for ceasefire efforts^[5].

North Korea says its latest tests included missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads, a sign its weapons push is still escalating while other crises dominate^[5][6].

In the Americas, Cuba's president says he is not stepping down under U.S. pressure, and AP says Havana will free more than 2,000 prisoners as the economic crisis deepens^[1][5].