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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu visited Morocco with a dozen ministers, signing 14 cooperation agreements and marking a new phase in bilateral relations. The visit was overshadowed by fresh Pegasus spyware allegations, but both sides emphasized a 'turning point' in ties.
The United States has launched strikes against Iran, with bombings reported in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, and Ahvaz, and Iran retaliating with attacks on Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The US naval blockade on Iranian ports has resumed, and President Trump has reversed a plan to charge a toll on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has entered its sixth day, with the International Energy Agency warning about energy security.
US Senator Lindsey Graham passed away on Saturday evening after a brief and sudden illness. New details have emerged about his final phone call, in which he reported chest pains to a staffer, and his last days were marked by intense work on geopolitical projects, including Israeli-Saudi normalization. Tributes from colleagues and world leaders underscore his impact.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and US President Donald Trump announced that all US troops will leave Iraq by September 30, ending a 23-year military presence. The withdrawal is tied to Iraq's commitment to disarm Iran-backed militias and a new economic partnership with US companies.
France's World Cup campaign ended in a 2-0 semi-final defeat to Spain, with Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise struggling as the midfield was overrun. French fans and media expressed deep disappointment while acknowledging Spain's superiority, with coach Didier Deschamps admitting his team were 'second best'.
The US Treasury Department has issued a general license for limited wind-down activities in the Strait of Hormuz while simultaneously imposing new sanctions on individuals, ships, and entities linked to Iran. The move follows the revocation of a license that had authorized Iranian oil sales, amid attacks on tankers in the strategic waterway.
Spain defeated tournament favourites France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. Spain will face Argentina in the final after Argentina beat England in the other semi-final.
The US and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes over the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington targeting Iranian provinces and Tehran hitting Gulf states and shipping. The escalation has undermined the June 17 memorandum of understanding, while oil markets reacted with a 3.5% price rise.
Singapore's High Court ordered Bloomberg News and reporter Low De Wei to pay S$460,000 in damages for defaming two government ministers in a December 2024 article about property transactions. The court found the article's author acted recklessly and falsely, while Bloomberg's editor-in-chief expressed disappointment and defended the reporting.
Donald Trump says there is a 'good chance' Congress passes a bill to tighten sanctions against Russia, though he notes key provisions remain under review. The bill, introduced by a bipartisan group of senators, would impose tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy and includes measures targeting Russia's defense, energy, and financial sectors.
US President Donald Trump has abandoned a proposed 20% fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, instead opting for trade and investment deals with Gulf states. The decision follows 'highly productive conversations' with Middle East leadership, according to Trump.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has requested a presidential pardon for Elor Azaria, the soldier convicted of manslaughter for shooting an incapacitated Palestinian attacker in 2016. The request has drawn criticism, with opponents arguing it is a populist move that could harm Israel's national interests, while the IDF reportedly opposed the pardon.
Writer E. Jean Carroll has collected over $5.6 million from President Donald Trump, satisfying a 2023 civil verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming her. The payment, which includes interest, was released after the Supreme Court declined to hear Trump's appeal.
Firefighters are battling a blaze in the historic Fontainebleau forest southeast of Paris, with fires continuing to rage amid a heatwave. Authorities believe the fire may have been intentionally started, and officials have expressed zero tolerance for arsonists.
A second American citizen infected with Ebola in the DRC has been transferred to Germany for care. The patient, a humanitarian aid worker, tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain. The outbreak has caused more than 1,900 cases and over 700 deaths.
US President Donald Trump has abandoned his proposal to charge a 20% fee on cargo shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, saying he will instead pursue trade and investment agreements with Gulf states. The reversal came hours before the US naval blockade of Iranian ports was set to take effect, as US and Iranian forces continued to trade strikes across the region.
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in Africa is significantly larger than official figures indicate, with the true scale possibly two to four times greater. The current outbreak, centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo with cases in Uganda, has infected nearly 2,000 people and killed over 700 according to official counts. The WHO also faces a funding shortfall and the US has tightened travel restrictions for the region.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order imposing a one-year moratorium on large new data centres, making New York the first US state to do so. The pause aims to address concerns over energy demand, water usage, and environmental impacts, but has drawn sharp criticism from President Donald Trump.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike over leaked medical entrance exam papers, with protests continuing to demand the education minister's resignation. The leaks affected about 2 million students and have triggered nationwide demonstrations, representing a significant youth challenge to Prime Minister Modi's government.
President Donald Trump has proposed that the US take over the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20% toll on cargo, a plan that has drawn expert skepticism and criticism from Brazilian President Lula, who called it 'piracy'.