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US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Qatari mediators in Doha, while Iran denied plans for direct talks with the US, despite President Trump's claim. Qatar said no high-level meetings were planned, with indirect negotiations set to continue.
The US and European powers have failed to agree on a new high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Washington backing an Italian diplomat who some say has little knowledge of the country. Russia has criticized the maneuvering, warning that bypassing the UN Security Council undermines the Dayton Agreement.
The US State Department has approved a potential $22.3 million sale of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles to Singapore, including 67 missiles and support equipment. Lockheed Martin will be the principal contractor, and the missiles will equip Singapore's AH-64D Apache helicopters. The sale is part of broader US efforts to deepen defence ties in the Indo-Pacific region.
US Vice President JD Vance has stated that no tolls will be charged for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, countering a proposal reportedly submitted by Oman. Vance also expressed confidence in a US-Iran mechanism to keep the waterway open, noting that around 15 million barrels of oil have already been transported.
As US envoys arrive in Qatar for talks, Iran and Oman have agreed to discuss the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz, with proposals for service fees and a temporary no-charge period. Qatar opposes tolls, while Iran links progress to $3 billion, and Washington insists on free passage.
England meet DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32, with Opta's supercomputer giving the Three Lions a 73.9% chance of winning in 90 minutes. The match follows England's 4-2 win over Croatia and DR Congo's 1-1 draw with Portugal. Other knockout ties include Argentina vs Cape Verde and Belgium vs Senegal.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that children born in the United States are citizens under the 14th Amendment, striking down President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship. The ruling preserves birthright citizenship and has significant implications for immigrant families, including thousands of Indian professionals on temporary visas.
Washington and Tehran are sending delegations to Doha for indirect technical talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and the release of $6 billion in frozen funds. However, Iranian officials insist no direct meetings with the US are planned, contradicting President Trump's claim that talks would take place.
US envoys have arrived in Doha for talks with mediators, not direct negotiations with Iran, according to Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman. The development follows a US official's statement that both sides would 'stand down for now' and technical talks would continue, though Iran's deputy foreign minister has denied plans for such talks this week.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announced that the US-India trade deal is in its final steps with only one percent of negotiations remaining. The deal, announced in February 2025, has seen momentum restored this year. Gor also mentioned President Trump's fond memories of India and upcoming Quad Foreign Ministers meeting.
US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin openly celebrated Iran's elimination from the World Cup, saying he did a 'happy dance'. Iran drew all three group matches and missed the knockout round on tiebreaker. The US had restricted the Iranian team's movements amid ongoing conflict, and Iran's coach called the treatment 'very unfair'.
President Donald Trump has demanded that US gasoline retailers lower prices immediately, warning of 'big problems' if they do not. He also targeted California's petrol taxes and reiterated his criticism of major oil companies over pump prices.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries pressed for a full unclassified briefing on the US-Iran conflict, calling the war 'reckless and costly.' Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff briefed Congress on peace talks, with assurances on Iran's uranium stockpile.
US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran will take place in Qatar on Tuesday, but Iranian officials say no direct negotiations are planned, as the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint.
US envoys are heading to Qatar for talks with Iranian officials, with President Trump calling the meeting 'perhaps important.' The discussions, set for late June in Doha, come amid recent Strait of Hormuz tensions and a mid-August deadline for a permanent deal, though Iran's foreign ministry has downplayed expectations of direct negotiations.
As a global housing crisis deepens, affecting billions, governments in the US, Europe, and the UK are taking steps to address affordability. Al Jazeera reports on the scale of the problem, the policy responses, and the debate over whether housing is a basic need or a financial asset.
Russia's stock market closed higher on Monday, with the MOEX Index adding 2.84% to 2,350.43 points and the RTS Index gaining 1.92% to 952.28 points. The yuan exchange rate against the ruble lost 11 kopecks to 11.37 rubles. Analysts from BCS World of Investment and Freedom Global offered forecasts for Tuesday's trading.
Nabih Berri, Lebanon's Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah ally, denounced the US-brokered agreement with Israel, warning it could divide the country and vowing to block its approval in parliament. The deal, signed Friday, aims to gradually restore Lebanese sovereignty and disarm non-state groups, but Hezbollah has rejected it as a surrender.
US petrol prices have fallen to an average of $3.86 per gallon, according to the AAA, as US-Iran peace talks continue amid ongoing clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil markets remain volatile, with prices surging after President Trump announced fresh strikes against Iran, while the president's economic claims draw mixed reviews.
Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 in Houston, with goals from Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli. Japan's Kaishu Sano had opened the scoring. Brazil will face either Norway or Côte d'Ivoire in the last 16.