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AI summaryRussian officials have expressed appreciation for US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with expectations high for a new Moscow visit. The visit's timing depends on the upcoming US-Iran memorandum, which was discussed in a Putin-Trump phone call.
AI summaryRussian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a 55-minute phone call covering bilateral relations and the international situation, with Putin sending a birthday telegram praising Trump as a 'brilliant and extraordinary politician.' Russian officials expressed optimism about restoring ties, noting progress and the possibility of a US ambassador to Moscow.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has called on Israel and Hezbollah to cease hostilities, warning Iran against further attacks and expressing confidence in reaching a deal with Tehran. He also said Washington recently held first-time contacts with Hezbollah, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to respond to any Hezbollah attacks.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war, with Iran agreeing to dilute enriched uranium in exchange for economic relief. Protests in Iran and conflicting statements over the signing date highlight ongoing tensions.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with an unprecedented UFC event on the White House South Lawn, coinciding with an announcement of an initial agreement to end the war with Iran. Reports indicate over 4,000 spectators attended the event, which critics have derided as being in poor taste during wartime.
AI summaryWorkers removed former President Donald Trump's name from the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., following a federal judge's order that deemed the renaming unlawful. The board had voted to rename the venue the 'Trump Kennedy Center' in December, but U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that only Congress has the authority to change the name. The removal was completed under a tarp as onlookers watched, with delays caused by thunderstorms.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump will attend the G7 summit in Evian, France, from June 15-17, where he will join a working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, though no bilateral meeting is planned. French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to host Trump for a private dinner at the Palace of Versailles, and Zelensky says he expects a separate meeting on Wednesday.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump is set to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi separately during the G7 summit in Evian, France, according to senior US administration officials. The meeting, expected to discuss a bilateral trade pact and regional issues, marks their first interaction since February 2025.
AI summaryThe US Justice Department has approved Paramount Skydance Corp's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after an eight-month review, saying the deal is unlikely to harm competition. The merger faces ongoing scrutiny from EU regulators and the UK, and has drawn criticism from industry figures concerned about consolidation and political connections.
AI summaryThe New York Times reports that the US plans to reduce the number of fighter jets and warships it assigns to NATO operations in Europe, including cutting F-16 and F-15E jets from 150 to 100 and removing all eight aerial refueling tankers. NATO officials say the move reflects a shift toward European responsibility for defense, while some analysts warn it could limit NATO's long-range strike and surveillance capabilities.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump paused a planned ground operation into Iran to recover enriched uranium, according to CNN. The emerging US-Iran deal reportedly includes dismantling Iran's nuclear program and US collection of the uranium, with Iran escalating efforts to secure its stockpile.
AI summaryA US appeals court upheld Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence over the collapse of FTX. He is also seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, who previously indicated he would not grant one.
AI summaryThe U.S. and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to end hostilities, lifting blockades and setting the stage for nuclear talks. The deal, reached after a months-long war that failed to achieve either side's goals, has been met with relief and skepticism, with Israel watching from the sidelines.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump and his allies are pressing Congress to pass a resolution that would symbolically void his two impeachments from his first term, a White House official confirmed on Thursday. The effort, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, would carry no legal force as the Constitution provides no mechanism for undoing an impeachment, but it would allow Trump to claim a symbolic victory on a grievance that has followed him since 2019.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump disputed a draft US-Iran agreement published by Iranian media, saying the terms are not what was agreed. NBC News reported that the 14-point text is an outdated May draft and final details are still being worked out.
AI summaryVeteran US diplomat Richard Haass has called for regular high-level US-China meetings and deeper cooperation on artificial intelligence, warning that greater transparency is needed to avoid a downturn. Meanwhile, a Chinese expert cautioned that structural rivalry and regulatory barriers could limit any durable thaw.
AI summaryThousands of Albanians have held nightly protests in Tirana and along the coast against a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, with demonstrations now stretching into their 35th day. The protests, dubbed the 'Flamingo Revolution,' have broadened into calls for Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation and anti-corruption reforms, drawing warnings from EU lawmakers about accession talks.
AI summaryUS air strikes near the Strait of Hormuz damaged two drinking water reservoirs in southern Iran, leaving an estimated 20,000 residents without safe water amid extreme heat. Iranian officials condemned the strikes as a violation of international law, while US Central Command said it was looking into the reports. Experts have raised the possibility that the destruction could amount to a war crime if the tanks were deliberately targeted.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump announced a potential peace deal with Iran that could be signed as early as this weekend in Europe, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement comes after he cancelled planned military strikes on Iran, though Tehran's foreign ministry says nothing has been finalised.