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AI summaryThe Iraqi Oil Ministry denied reports that Baghdad plans to leave OPEC, saying its push for higher production quotas is part of its ongoing policy. The denial follows a Shafaq News report that Iraq was considering quitting the group if its quota demands were rejected.
AI summaryMorocco, Albania, and Greece are set to join the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, with the first Moroccan planning officers already in Israel. The Gaza Board of Peace will hold a summit in Cyprus on June 30 and July 1, as the force moves towards its full deployment.
AI summaryThe IDF denies reports of a partial withdrawal from southern Lebanon, while a US State Department official claims Israel has pulled back from some buffer zones. Trilateral talks in Washington continue on defining 'pilot zones' for Lebanese army control.
AI summaryThe group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has concluded, with the knockout rounds set to begin. The tournament has already set new records for total goals and attendance, and all Round of 32 pairings have been finalized.
AI summaryOil prices have dropped to levels not seen since before the Iran war began in late February, as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz gradually resumes following a US-Iran interim deal. The resumption has allowed stranded tankers, including Iraqi crude cargoes, to exit the Gulf, though analysts caution that a sustained recovery hinges on a final peace pact.
AI summaryThe Kremlin has demanded an explanation from Apple after the company removed VK apps and subsidiary services from the App Store, a move Russian officials describe as politically motivated and affecting tens of millions of Russian-speaking users worldwide. VK, which says it has never been sanctioned, insists the removal is unjustified, while the Russian digital development ministry calls it an act of unfair competition.
AI summaryAs shipping resumes in the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Iran framework agreement, the perilous task of clearing naval mines begins. Al Jazeera details the types of mines and the international demining effort, while The New York Times reports on the US Navy's shift to drone-based countermeasures.
AI summaryUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a Gulf tour with assurances that any deal with Iran would safeguard allies' security, as Gulf states fear the accord is too soft. He also denied reports that Israel is trying to undermine the agreement, while Iranian sources warn that US statements during the visit risk derailing the ceasefire.
AI summaryUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf Arab allies that any deal with Iran would take their interests into account, as he wrapped up a regional tour in Bahrain. The visit aimed to sell the preliminary US-Iran accord to skeptical partners, while Iran's negotiator called the deal a 'declaration of America's defeat'.
AI summaryUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on a Gulf tour, said the US will not accept any country's claim over the Strait of Hormuz or allow tolls on the international waterway. Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned against unauthorized crossings, and oil prices have dropped to pre-war levels.
AI summaryFive candidates to lead the United Nations gathered on Jeju Island to present their visions for the organization, which they described as facing financial strain and a loss of relevance. Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and other global leaders also stressed the need for stronger multilateral institutions amid a fragmented world.
AI summaryIran's Revolutionary Guards have warned that vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz without authorization will be dealt with, as Tehran and Washington clash over fees and control of the waterway. Oman has announced an alternative route close to its shore, while Indonesia and Singapore vow to keep the Strait of Malacca accessible.
AI summaryOn day 118 of the Iran war, Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned against an alternative shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Bahrain for Gulf Cooperation Council talks. Tehran called its interim deal with Washington a 'declaration of America's defeat,' and the US sought to reassure Gulf allies of its commitment to their interests.
AI summaryOil prices slide as traffic picks up in the Strait of Hormuz, yet shipping uncertainty persists amid US-Iran toll disagreements. The US Treasury has barred dollar-based Iranian oil sales after tanker attacks, leaving over 60 million barrels stranded, while a Chinese AC factory races to meet European demand.
AI summaryFrench President Emmanuel Macron hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Antibes for their first bilateral summit since a 2021 strategic alliance treaty came into force. The talks focused on deepening cooperation in defence, nuclear energy, and space, against a backdrop of recent tensions between Meloni and US President Donald Trump.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump said it may never be known who was at fault for the February 28 strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran, that killed more than 175 people, mostly children. Initial internal US military investigations suggested US forces were likely responsible, but the Pentagon has not acknowledged preliminary findings. Trump has alternated between blaming Iran and saying it was a mistake.
AI summarySouth Korea fell 1-0 to South Africa in their final Group A match, leaving their knockout round fate uncertain. Son Heung-min was benched as the team showed little urgency, while Mexico's win over Czechia ensured their own advancement.
AI summarySouth Korea's 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in group-stage elimination after a 1-0 loss to South Africa, finishing third in Group A with three points and failing to crack the top eight among third-place teams. Bosnia and Herzegovina secured a spot, while Croatia's win over Ghana further narrowed South Korea's path.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump launched America's 250th anniversary celebrations with a campaign-style rally on the National Mall, declaring 'America is back.' The event faced controversy as several musical acts withdrew, and the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool encountered setbacks.
AI summaryIn two editorials, Dawn argues that the US has rarely reflected on its foreign policy failures, pointing to the unpopular Iran war and the ongoing negotiations as a moment for reckoning. The newspaper also contrasts America's 250th anniversary with the global attention on Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral, urging a radical foreign policy rethink.