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Clive Davis, the influential music executive who signed and shaped the careers of artists including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and Janis Joplin, has died at the age of 94. His family confirmed the news, remembering him as a towering figure in music.
Roman Gofman, the first outsider to lead the Mossad since 2011, has taken over with a mandate to bring down Iran's Islamic regime. His tenure has seen internal restructuring and a contested push to involve the agency in Gaza migration efforts.
An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial zone killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, officials said. The blast occurred during restart operations at the Barzan gas supply facility, attributed to a technical malfunction. Authorities confirmed no impact on exports or environment.
The US Treasury has issued a 60-day general license authorizing the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian oil, a move tied to ongoing negotiations in Switzerland aimed at ending the US-Iran conflict. Iran has committed to free transit in the Strait of Hormuz and to allowing IAEA inspectors, while reports of the release of $12bn in frozen assets remain unconfirmed by Washington. Oil prices fell following the announcement.
Reports say Israel is considering a symbolic withdrawal of troops from minor areas along the Yellow Line in southern Lebanon as Israeli-Lebanese talks are set to begin in Washington. Disagreement persists over the mechanism for withdrawal, with Israel favoring a step-by-step approach and Lebanon demanding a full pullout. Defense Minister Israel Katz has said Israel will not withdraw from the security zone.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial has entered its final stage as his defense began re-examination. Netanyahu accused prosecutors of misleading him, while his attorney presented photographs to counter claims about his relationship with businessman Arnon Milchan.
An FDA advisory committee unanimously recommended approval of Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine, mFlusiva, for adults 50 and older. If approved, it would become the world's first mRNA flu vaccine, offering about 27% better protection than a standard shot. The recommendation includes a request for additional study in adults 65 and older.
Seoul shares closed at a fresh all-time high Monday, driven by a semiconductor rally and signs of progress in U.S.-Iran talks. The KOSPI added 62.13 points, or 0.69 percent, to reach 9,114.55, while SK hynix surged to surpass Samsung Electronics in market cap for the first time.
US and Iranian negotiators concluded a first round of talks in Switzerland, agreeing on a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days. Despite a tense opening marked by Trump's threats over the Strait of Hormuz and an Iranian walkout, technical talks will continue, with mediators hailing progress.
As US and Iranian officials meet in Switzerland, President Trump threatens military action over the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon, while talks were briefly cancelled due to Israeli operations. Former Mossad official criticizes Trump's negotiation style, and regional dynamics complicate the peace process.
US-Iran talks in Switzerland face tensions as President Trump renews threats, while Vice President Vance signals openness to transforming relations. Reports highlight regional efforts, including Qatar's role and Saudi summit plans, amid cautious optimism and deep-seated challenges.
The Israeli military announced it killed an Islamic Jihad commander and a Hamas militant in the Gaza Strip, accusing them of violating the ceasefire and posing immediate threats. A separate strike eliminated two Hamas operatives linked to a financial network that transferred over $170 million to the group's military wing.
US and Iranian negotiators opened a new round of talks in Burgenstock, Switzerland, with Qatar and Pakistan mediating. The discussions aim to implement a memorandum of understanding covering a ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the unfreezing of Iranian assets, with progress reported in the first round.
Iran's military says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, citing a breach of the US-Iran agreement. The US military disputes the closure, saying commercial shipping continued, while Iran's foreign ministry denies reports of a full shutdown. The situation remains fluid with talks between the US and Iran set to resume in Switzerland.
Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah was killed in an Israeli strike on a house in Gaza's Bureij refugee camp. The Israeli military said he was a Hamas operative, a claim Al Jazeera rejected. At least 260 Palestinian journalists have been killed since October 2023.
Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the US convened in Cairo to discuss regional stability, focusing on Libya's political progress, the Palestinian cause, and the recent US-Iran agreement. US advisor Massad Boulos expressed cautious optimism about Libya, citing renewed cooperation between its rival authorities. The dialogue signals a broader US effort to engage Muslim countries on multiple fronts beyond the Iran file.
US Vice-President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to help launch negotiations with Iranian leaders on curbing Tehran's nuclear programme. The talks, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, aim to build on a fragile interim deal to end the US-Iran war, but are complicated by fighting in Lebanon and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz.
The Australian federal government has extended its fuel excise cut for another month, but at a reduced discount. From July 1, the 32 cents per litre cut will drop to 16 cents per litre, with the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge also rising to 16 cents per litre. The government cites ongoing global pressures and the need to continue shielding Australians from high fuel costs.
US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for high-level talks with Iran, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, as Tehran announces the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The talks aim to build on a framework agreement, but key disputes remain unresolved.
Three Indian-flagged oil tankers successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on June 20, 2026, carrying over 860,000 tonnes of crude with 94 Indian crew, amid a fragile US-Iran ceasefire. The tankers are expected to arrive in India between June 24 and July 1, while Iran has claimed it closed the strait in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon, a claim contradicted by the successful transit.