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Cape Verde has advanced to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup without winning a single group-stage match, a feat not achieved since 1998. The debutants drew all three games in Group H and will now face defending champions Argentina.
More than 700 rabbis and cantors signed a letter organized by the Jewish Majority advocacy group calling on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to apologize for describing AIPAC as 'monsters.' Mamdani has defended his remarks, citing AIPAC's spending and its role in maintaining a 'status quo for immorality.'
Argentina have already secured top spot in Group J, and coach Lionel Scaloni is expected to rest key players for the final group match against Jordan. Lionel Messi will start on the bench but may feature later, while several players are in line for their World Cup debuts. Jordan, already eliminated, are playing for pride after two losses in their first World Cup.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues with a full slate of matches, including Brazil's opener against Morocco, the US facing Australia, and the final group-stage games in Groups G, H, and I. Mexico has become the first team to reach the knockout stage with a perfect record, while off-pitch stories include notable absences and visa issues.
Oil prices rose after an attack on a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed US-Iran strikes, raising doubts about the return to normal shipping in the critical waterway. Brent crude saw gains across multiple trading sessions as geopolitical tensions persisted.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Gulf countries have 'zero support' for introducing a toll or fee system in the Strait of Hormuz, and that Washington categorically rejects any such payment scheme. A joint US–GCC statement also ruled out holding charges on transit through the strategic waterway, as the two sides stressed the need to reopen it for free navigation.
Oman and Iran are at odds over temporary shipping corridors in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that only Tehran-designated routes are safe. The dispute, which threatens a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, centers on control of the strategic waterway and maritime fees.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned ships to use only Tehran-approved routes through the Strait of Hormuz, days after a US-Iran memorandum of understanding reopened the waterway. Shipowners are caught between conflicting instructions from Iran, the US, and Western insurers, with concerns over potential future tolls.
Morocco, 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.
US 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.
US 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'.
EasyJet has opened talks with US investment firm Castlelake after rejecting a fourth takeover offer worth £4.9bn. The airline said it would allow limited access to commercial information in hopes of securing a higher bid, while Castlelake has until 5 July to improve its offer. EasyJet's share price rose 6% following the announcement.
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is making 'very big concessions' in negotiations with the United States, as reported by TASS. A memorandum of understanding for a ceasefire was reportedly signed, with talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. Trump also discussed a potential deal with regional leaders, including Israel's prime minister.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Iran's proposal to charge service fees for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a path to 'total chaos'. The dispute is a key sticking point in ongoing US-Iran negotiations, with Gulf states also voicing concerns over Iran's regional role.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting the Gulf region to address allies' security concerns over the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. The deal, which extends a fragile ceasefire and includes provisions on sanctions relief and the Strait of Hormuz, has raised questions among Gulf states that were attacked by Iran during the conflict.
As Israel and Lebanon hold talks in Washington, a US-backed proposal would have Lebanese troops, trained and vetted by Washington, take over some territory Israeli forces captured during the war with Hezbollah. Discussions also touch on a buffer zone and the broader regional ceasefire.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Gulf tour aims to reassure allies concerned about the US-Iran peace deal, which includes a proposed $300 billion fund. The visit highlights divisions within the Trump administration over Israel's actions in Lebanon, while Israel insists it will not withdraw from southern Lebanon.
The US Senate has for the first time approved a war powers resolution seeking to block military action against Iran, passing 50-48 with four Republican defections. The largely symbolic measure, previously approved by the House, reflects growing unease over President Trump's handling of the conflict and the deal with Iran.
The International Maritime Organisation and Oman have announced a plan to evacuate ships and 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf following the war in West Asia. The plan involves temporary corridors, with one route along the Omani coast and another along the Iranian coast, but Iran has rejected the proposed coordinates, raising concerns about the operation's success.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made a one-day official visit to Pakistan, where he met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other leaders, calling for a united front of Muslim nations. The visit followed the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran, with Pakistan playing a mediating role.