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Israel's Cabinet and parliament have formally recognised the World War I massacres of Armenians as genocide, a move widely seen as a rebuke to Turkey amid deteriorating ties. The decision, which must still be ratified by parliament, has drawn criticism from Azerbaijan and scepticism in Armenia.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Doha this week for high-level meetings with Iranian representatives. The talks, which Iran requested, are part of indirect negotiations over a memorandum of understanding, with technical talks held on the sidelines. President Donald Trump confirmed the meeting would take place on Tuesday.
India and the US have made significant progress toward a trade deal, but key issues remain unresolved, including tariff advantages and agricultural market access. Domestic protests in India and legal setbacks in the US add further complexity.
Former US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, in an interview with TASS, called for strengthening Russia-US relations, describing the current state as tragic and expressing doubts about a rapprochement under President Trump. She attributed the lack of progress to the influence of neoconservatives and pro-Israel donors, claiming most Americans support normalization.
Ship tracking data shows a sharp fall in commercial transits through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran announced it was closing the waterway again, with reports of vessels slowing or halting. The US Central Command disputes closures and says it has helped over 800 vessels transit since early May.
The United States and Iran have agreed to pause mutual attacks 'for now' and renew talks in Doha, Qatar, to resolve their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement, reported by several outlets citing senior U.S. officials and Axios, comes amid recent escalation and technical negotiations continue, with Iran seeking management rights and the U.S. prioritizing free traffic through the strategic waterway.
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework agreement on June 26, aiming to end the conflict and restore Lebanese sovereignty. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected the deal as a "surrender of sovereignty," and protests erupted in Beirut, underscoring the challenges of implementation.
The 2026 World Cup knockout stage kicks off with South Africa vs Canada, while Brazil, Germany, and the Netherlands play on Monday. Canada celebrated a historic first knockout win, Iran exited heartbreakingly, and South Korea's coach resigned.
The South Korean won has plunged to its weakest level in 17 years against the U.S. dollar, driven by foreign investors selling off local stocks and renewed Middle East tensions. The currency has fallen nearly 6% this year, with the exchange rate breaching 1,500 won per dollar.
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq for talks focused on securing the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as both leaders called for free navigation through the strategic waterway. The discussions build on a joint Franco-British agreement with Oman to restore safe transit, with the broader Multinational Military Mission poised to support the effort.
The United States and Iran have agreed to pause attacks and allow vessels to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official. Technical talks on the memorandum of understanding are set to resume on Tuesday in Qatar, following a weekend of tit-for-tat strikes that threatened the interim deal.
The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup set an attendance record with 4.6 million spectators, as FIFA reported unprecedented engagement across matches and fan festivals. The expanded 48-team tournament has already reached the 5 million total attendance milestone during the Round of 32.
Australia and Vanuatu have signed a comprehensive economic and security agreement that prohibits foreign military bases on the Pacific island, as reported by multiple sources. The pact, signed in Canberra, also strengthens Australia's role as Vanuatu's primary policing partner and commits to increased economic support, amid regional competition with China.
Canada reached the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup for the first time after Stephen Eustaquio's 92nd-minute goal beat South Africa. Earlier, Canada recorded their first ever World Cup win with a 6-0 victory over Qatar, as Jonathan David scored a hat trick. Coaches, players and political leaders celebrated the historic achievement.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that attempts to bypass agreed routes through the Strait of Hormuz would increase tensions, as US and Iranian forces exchanged attacks. The UN shipping agency rejected Iran's sovereignty claim over the waterway, while observers noted a sharp decline in crossings amid the dispute.
Iraqi security forces arrested at least 47 officials, including members of parliament, in a dawn raid targeting corruption. The operation, which drew on testimony from a detained deputy oil minister, comes as Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi prepares for a visit to Washington.
Iraq has expressed readiness to host negotiations between the United States and Iran, citing its past role in facilitating indirect talks in 2014. Baghdad has also proposed reviving meetings between Iran, Iraq, and Gulf states, offering to help both Tehran and Washington end their conflict.
Iraqi security forces have arrested several politicians and senior officials in anti-corruption raids in Baghdad's Green Zone. The crackdown, led by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, has uncovered large sums of cash, and the resumption of US dollar transfers to Iraq has been confirmed.
The US and Iran have signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding to halt active hostilities, with a 60-day window for formal negotiations. The deal, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, lifts the US naval blockade and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts remain divided on whether it represents a genuine step toward peace or a temporary intermission.
The Council of Europe has adopted a resolution calling for a moratorium on the death penalty in Iran, following a report by German parliamentarian Max Lucks. The resolution also urges the release of detained protesters and criticizes the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding for failing to address human rights issues.