According To Al Jazeera, A Lebanese Official Source Said That The United States Is Determined To Make A Breakthrough In The Situation In Lebanon, But Netanyahu Does Not Want A Ceasefire

In The Week Ended May 16, The Redbook Measure Of U.S. Retail Sales Rose 8.1% Year-over-year, Down From A Previous Reading Of 9.6%

According To Al Jazeera, A Lebanese Official Source Stated That A Draft Of A US-mediated Statement Of Intent With Israel Is Under Review, But Has Not Yet Been Finalized. The Ongoing Escalation In Southern Lebanon Jeopardizes The Negotiation Process With Israel. We Have Informed Washington That A Ceasefire Is Key To Resolving Everything And That The Current Situation Cannot Continue

Pakistan Continues To Close Its Airspace To Indian Aircraft Until June 24

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessenter: I Believe The Fundamentals Of The Japanese Economy Are Strong, But Excessive Foreign Exchange Volatility Is Inappropriate

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessenter: I Am Confident That Bank Of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda Will Successfully Guide Japan's Monetary Policy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessenter: I Spoke With The Governor Of The Bank Of Japan At The G7 Finance Ministers' Meeting

Saudi State Television: The Saudi Cabinet Emphasized The Importance Of Strengthening Joint Coordination To Address Current Regional Challenges

German Chancellor Merz: We Must Be Careful Not To Let Debt Rise Too Much. Germany Plays An Important Role In The Stability Of The Euro

U.S. Central Command: It Has Forced 88 Merchant Ships To Change Course And Crippled 4 Merchant Ships