Coal Mine Disaster: A gas explosion at China’s Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi killed at least 90 people, with 123 hospitalized after the blast trapped 247 workers underground; rescue teams are still working as survivors report a sulphur smell and choking smoke. Iran Deal Crunch: U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Iran are at a “solid 50/50” point on either striking or reaching a deal, with a decision expected by Sunday and a call planned with Gulf leaders. Ukraine Drone War: Kyiv reported fresh drone attacks on the capital, while Russia-occupied areas in Luhansk faced deadly strikes on dormitory and university sites, with death tolls rising amid competing claims of military targets. U.S. Immigration Courts: The Trump administration fired two more New York City immigration judges as it continues reshaping the courts, adding to a growing tally of judge terminations. U.S.-India Energy Talk: Marco Rubio told Prime Minister Modi the U.S. won’t let Iran “hold” global energy hostage, pointing to American energy exports to help diversify India’s supply. China Innovation Tour: International journalists visited east China’s Anhui to see NEV and AI progress, including iFLYTEK’s AI translation glasses. Trade & Tariffs: Mexico and the EU signed a long-delayed free trade deal expanding beyond industrial goods into services, digital trade, procurement, and agriculture.