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Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem described the US-Iran memorandum of understanding as a 'great victory,' while Christian parties and other Lebanese figures push for the group's disarmament and an end to Iranian influence, highlighting deep political divisions in Lebanon.
US President Donald Trump has suggested he might delay his departure from Europe to take part in the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Iran, while also joking about assigning credit or blame to Vice President JD Vance. The deal, which has already been electronically signed, is set for a formal ceremony in Switzerland, with negotiations expected to begin on a 60-day path toward a final agreement.
During the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, President Putin suggested establishing a bilateral intergovernmental commission with Brunei, highlighting trade turnover approaching $1 billion and praising Brunei's balanced international stance. The meeting underscored growing cooperation in energy, industry, agriculture, and medicine, with diplomatic relations set to mark their anniversary on October 1.
Ship-tracking data indicates three Iranian tankers have passed the US naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman, carrying a combined 3.8 million barrels of crude oil. The move comes ahead of Friday's expected signing of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, which could lead to sanctions relief and renewed oil exports.
As the US and Iran move toward signing an agreement to end their months-long war, hardline factions in Iran are staging protests and voicing criticism against the deal and its negotiators, reflecting internal tensions over the terms.
Belarus has requested an extraordinary UN Security Council meeting over a drone attack on a bus carrying Belarusian children in Russia's Bryansk Region, with Russia's support. Minsk has also delivered a note of protest to Ukraine, demanding a thorough investigation and accountability, while CIS countries condemned the attack as incompatible with international law.
China has released a white paper on global governance, urging a more just and equitable world order with stronger representation for emerging economies. Foreign Minister Wang Yi presented the document in Beijing, warning of multiple crises and calling for reinvigorated multilateralism while reaffirming support for the UN's central role.
Fifa has invited South Korean YouTuber Yoon Su-jin to attend a World Cup match in Guadalajara as part of a message of inclusion and respect, following an incident where a Mexican man made a racist gesture at her during a South Korea-Czech Republic match. The man, Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, apologized and was removed from his position as president of an engineering guild.
A UN-backed court in the Central African Republic has opened the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé, accused of crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013. His defence team has denounced procedural irregularities, while three of his former senior military officers face trial alongside him.
As Africa hosts the Our Ocean Conference for the first time, The Nature Conservancy highlights partnerships translating ocean pledges into action, while Namibia unveils plans to expand protected marine areas to 11% by 2030 and modernize its ocean governance.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the transfer of planning and construction powers over the Ibrahimi Mosque/Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron from Palestinian to Israeli control, scrapping parts of the 1997 Hebron Agreement. The Israeli Foreign Ministry denied that the agreement was fully annulled, citing only a prior cabinet decision on Jewish heritage sites, while the Palestinian Authority and others condemned the move as illegal and dangerous.
UN Secretary General António Guterres visited Haiti on Tuesday, where surging gang violence has left more than 1 in 10 people homeless. With 2,300 killed and 1.5 million displaced this year, Guterres met with Prime Minister Alix Didier-Fils-Aimé and visited a makeshift shelter, underscoring the UN's commitment to supporting the crisis-hit nation.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that any agreement ending the conflict with the United States must include Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese territory, warning that continued occupation would violate the memorandum of understanding. As the US and Iran finalize the deal, Israel insists on maintaining its military presence in Lebanon, while analysts suggest only US pressure can force a real policy change.
The US and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to end their war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting sanctions, with a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran. The deal faces skepticism from Republicans and Democrats, and reactions in Israel are largely negative.
A new UNICEF report reveals that more than one billion children worldwide face at least three overlapping climate hazards, threatening their health, education, and survival. The report highlights severe impacts in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, with children in countries like Chad, Nigeria, and Papua New Guinea among the most affected.
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed an El Niño pattern has formed in the tropical Pacific, with forecasts suggesting it could become one of the strongest in seven decades. The event is expected to bring excessive rains to the Americas and dry conditions to Asia, disrupting agriculture and raising food supply concerns. Scientists warn climate change will amplify its effects, while UN Secretary-General urges accelerated action on fossil fuels.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says any Israeli attack on Lebanon or continued presence there would violate the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists Israel will remain in Lebanon as long as necessary, while Israeli President Isaac Herzog criticizes including Lebanon in the deal.
Uganda's newly appointed Cabinet ministers took the oath of office at State House Entebbe, presided over by President Yoweri Museveni. The new government has pledged disciplined leadership and zero tolerance for corruption as ministers began a ten-day induction retreat.
As the EU prepares to sharply reduce tariff-free steel imports from July 1, the UK and South Korea are taking steps to protect their steel industries. UK business secretary Peter Kyle is set to raise concerns with the EU trade commissioner, while South Korea's trade ministry vows to safeguard its companies' interests amid ongoing negotiations.
US Vice President JD Vance announced that IAEA inspectors will return to Iran and that the US and IAEA will help destroy Iran's enriched uranium stockpile as part of a US-Iran agreement. The deal includes a 60-day ceasefire, lifting of the US naval blockade, and broader regional peace commitments.