On Tuesday, Iran launched at least 180 ballistic missiles into Israel in retaliation for recent attacks on Hezbollah, resulting in one death in the occupied West Bank, while Israel vows to retaliate and Washington condemns the action. Thousands of dockworkers across East and Gulf ports in the U.S. went on strike, the first major work stoppage since 1977, potentially threatening global supply chains due to stalled negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance. P. Diddy is facing 120 new sexual assault allegations, with attorney Tony Buzbee announcing representation for numerous accusers, including a victim who was nine years old at the time of the alleged incident. A Georgia judge blocked a state law banning abortions after six weeks, citing violations of privacy and liberty, allowing abortions to resume while the state potentially appeals. In Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum made history as the country’s first female president, vowing to protect investments and advance women’s rights in her inaugural speech.
Iran launches missiles at Israel (AP, Reuters)
Massive dockworkers strike (CBS, CNBC)
P Diddy faces 120 new allegations (NBC)
Georgia judge blocks abortion ban after six weeks (Reuters)
Mexico’s first female president sworn in (Reuters)