The coming week could determine whether the United States and Iran head towards conflict or a diplomatic resolution, according to Sky News. Tensions in the region were reaching a "crunchpoint," with the next seven days potentially leading to war between Iran, the U.S., and its allies, or a diplomatic breakthrough.
Meanwhile, in other news, NBC "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie asked for prayers for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, who authorities believe was possibly kidnapped from her home in Arizona on Saturday evening, Fox News reported. Nancy Guthrie was last seen around 9:30 p.m. near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue, north of Tucson, after family members dropped her off, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. Savannah Guthrie thanked her followers on Instagram for their support.
In the Middle East, a small number of sick and wounded Palestinians were allowed to cross into Egypt through the Rafah border crossing on Monday, The Guardian reported. This limited reopening, permitted by Israel, marked the first time in over 20 months that Palestinians were allowed to cross after Israeli forces closed the crossing. According to Egyptian officials, about 150 people were scheduled to leave Gaza, and 50 to enter. However, Reuters reported that Israel had permitted only 12 Palestinians to cross by nightfall. These crossings were part of fragile diplomatic efforts to stabilize the conflict.
In Madagascar, Tropical Cyclone Fytia caused flooding that affected nearly 30,000 people and killed at least three, according to The Guardian. The storm, the first tropical storm of the season, formed to the northwest of Madagascar over the weekend. It was estimated that more than 40,000 homes could be flooded in the coming days.
On Capitol Hill, Fox News reported that the partial government shutdown would continue until at least Tuesday. The shutdown impacted 78 of the federal government after Democrats scuttled a multi-bill spending plan last week over concerns about ICE. The House of Representatives was working to align with a revised Senate-passed plan from Friday, which would fund the Pentagon, HUD, transportation programs, and a host of agencies.
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