"Escalating Violence and Lawlessness Grip Haiti's Capital"

Heavy gunfire was reported near Haiti's national palace in Port-au-Prince as political turmoil continued, with armed gangs launching coordinated attacks on government buildings. Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who was in Kenya seeking international assistance to combat gangs, has been unable to return. Former coup leader Guy Philippe demanded Henry's resignation and expressed his own presidential ambitions, while a police-turned-gang leader called for Henry's ouster. The US has urged Henry to expedite a political transition as the country faces escalating violence and instability.