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Argentina’s government introduces a plan to repatriate billions in undeclared U.S. dollars, aiming to boost currency reserves and stimulate the economy. The initiative, led by President Javier Milei, removes tax reporting requirements for repatriated funds, allowing citizens to use undeclared dollars without disclosing their sources. Concerns arise about potential financial transparency issues and the risk of facilitating illegal funds.

Authorities to hold a press conference following the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The victims, identified as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, were killed Wednesday night.

Pope Leo XIV urges the allowance of sufficient humanitarian aid into Gaza amidst critical shortages of food and medicine due to a total blockade. The Pope emphasizes the heavy toll on children, the elderly, and the sick, during his weekly audience.

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed 44 people on Tuesday, as the military intensified operations against Hamas. Aid entered Gaza for the first time in over two months, following international criticism of the blockade. The situation remains tense amidst ongoing military actions and humanitarian efforts.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance met Pope Leo at the Vatican, presenting him with a Chicago Bears jersey. The meeting focused on peace efforts, climate change, and global humanitarian issues amid U.S. efforts to advocate for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.