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The Netherlands secured first place in Group F at the 2026 World Cup with a 3-1 win over Tunisia, while Japan and Sweden drew 1-1 to both advance. Tunisia's campaign ended with no points and only one goal scored.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 235 people and injuring thousands, with rescue efforts underway in the hardest-hit La Guaira region. The U.S. pledged $150 million in aid and waived some sanctions, while Venezuelans abroad organized donation drives.
The South Korean government has unveiled a logo commemorating independence leader Kim Koo, with UNESCO marking 2026 as the 150th anniversary of his birth. A special exhibition will also be held at the Old Korean Legation in Washington from June 26 to September 26.
House Speaker Mike Johnson met with President Donald Trump to address legislative gridlock over the SAVE America Act, a controversial voter ID bill, and to reschedule a housing bill signing. The meeting follows a contentious Senate recess and a shouting match over the US-Israel war on Iran, while critics warn the voting restrictions could disenfranchise citizens.
South Korea announced plans to lower fuel price ceilings and freeze electricity and gas rates for the second half of the year to combat inflation, citing easing geopolitical tensions and declining global crude oil prices. The government aims to keep inflation around 3 percent.
South Korea and the US-led United Nations Command are publicly disagreeing over whether North Korea's recent border fortifications violate the 1953 armistice. While Seoul calls the actions a clear violation, the UNC says they do not breach the agreement. The dispute highlights deeper differences between the allies over the DMZ and the role of US Forces Korea.
Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, killing at least 164 people and injuring nearly 1,000. International aid offers, including from the US and Latin American governments that had broken ties with Caracas, highlight a complex geopolitical backdrop.
Senators Tim Kaine and Dan Sullivan have reintroduced a bill to reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act, which expired in 2022. The legislation aims to extend humanitarian aid and democracy programs until 2030 and includes provisions to sanction officials involved in repatriating North Korean defectors. A similar House bill was introduced in November.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that IDF forces will remain indefinitely in security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, citing border protection. This comes as US-Iran agreements on ceasefires and nuclear talks advance, while Iran warns of a decisive response to any Israeli attack on Beirut.
FIFA has announced that its inaugural U-15 World Cup and Festival, scheduled for October in Azerbaijan, will be open to all member associations, potentially allowing Russia to participate for the first time since its 2022 ban. However, conflicting reports regarding the tournament's location and date have emerged, with some suggesting a September event in the United States.
The top US diplomat for East Asia, Michael DeSombre, reassured Taiwan of Washington's commitment to the 'Six Assurances' while declining to provide a timeline for a stalled $14 billion arms package. China's embassy in Washington warned that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to conflict.
The National Park Service says a liner at the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool was damaged, possibly with a sharp knife or razor, and plans to drain the pool for repairs. President Trump has blamed vandals, while critics question the renovation's quality and the evidence for sabotage.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that asylum seekers can be turned away at the southern border if they have not yet set foot on US soil, allowing the Trump administration to revive the 'metering' policy. The decision overturns a lower court's ruling and drew a sharp dissent from liberal justices.
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.
US officials, including House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, have escalated rhetoric on artificial intelligence competition with China, framing it as a critical national security and moral issue. Both countries have agreed to formal discussions on AI governance following recent talks between leaders.
The Trump administration has formally asked Congress for $87.6 billion in additional spending, with roughly $67 billion earmarked for Defense Department needs linked to the war with Iran. The request, sent by the Office of Management and Budget, also covers farm aid and Ebola response funding and arrives amid congressional resistance and a recent war-powers vote.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Gulf nations oppose any toll on the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an international waterway where no country may charge fees. His remarks follow preliminary US-Iran talks and a reported 60-day safe-passage stipulation, with South Korea closely monitoring the situation due to trapped vessels.
A senior U.S. diplomat said the United States is working to ensure conditions for transferring wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea are met as soon as possible, acknowledging Seoul's desire for a swift transition. The remarks came during a congressional hearing, highlighting ongoing discussions on timing and conditions-based criteria.
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has rejected US claims that Tehran's unfrozen assets will be used to buy American agricultural goods, while US officials insist the funds will be spent on US products. The dispute highlights differing interpretations of the recent US-Iran framework agreement.
The Iraqi Oil Ministry denied reports that Baghdad plans to leave OPEC, saying its push for higher production quotas is part of its ongoing policy. The denial follows a Shafaq News report that Iraq was considering quitting the group if its quota demands were rejected.