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Qatar's World Cup campaign ends at the group stage after a 3-1 defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina, while the win puts Bosnia on the verge of a historic knockout-stage appearance. Reports detail goals from Kerim Alajbegovic, an own goal, Hassan Al Haydos, and Ermin Mahmic, but a separate report records a 1-1 draw against Switzerland that was later overturned.
US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with NATO allies for not offering support during the US-Israel war on Iran, saying 'We were let down.' NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defended European contributions, noting thousands of US flights took off from European bases. Trump also praised Turkey's president for staying out of the conflict.
Leaders of the E5 nations met in Berlin, pledging to deepen NATO-Ukraine ties and increase defense spending. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the time for negotiations with Russia will come, while stressing Europe's continued support for Ukraine.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance have both rejected any tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, with Vance emphasizing that international waterways must remain free. The statements come amid a 60-day negotiation period between Washington and Tehran, while South Korea-linked ships remain trapped in the strait.
Analysts say the interim US-Iran deal to end the February war has reversed Benjamin Netanyahu's narrative of being the Israeli leader who could bend Washington on Iran. He is now forced to accept US policy, boxed in between Washington and his domestic base, and his political brand—built on influencing US presidents—may be the biggest casualty of the conflict.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says UN inspections of Iran's nuclear sites will occur, citing a memorandum with the US. Iran's deputy foreign minister counters that inspector access depends on a final agreement, while President Trump warns of halting talks if inspections are refused.
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.
Israeli officials assess that a full withdrawal from southern Lebanon is almost impossible for Prime Minister Netanyahu politically, framing such a move as 'political suicide' amid electoral constraints. Meanwhile, a senior Israeli official denies any plans for withdrawal or concessions, contradicting Lebanese reports of a US-brokered goodwill gesture.
Israeli and Lebanese delegations resumed talks in Washington on Wednesday, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighting the Hezbollah threat as a central issue. The negotiations, which have extended beyond their planned duration, focus on establishing pilot zones in southern Lebanon where the Lebanese Armed Forces would deploy, contingent on Hezbollah's removal.
Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson have publicly declared they will no longer support the Republican Party, citing disillusionment with its direction under President Trump. Their break, announced just months before the midterm elections, has intensified divisions within the conservative movement and raised questions about the party's future.
Analysts and former officials say the emerging US-Iran deal is a significant blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political brand, undermining his image as the leader who could steer Washington's Iran policy. The war with Iran, once seen as an opportunity to reshape the Middle East, may now be remembered as the conflict that exposed Israel's dependence on US approval and deepened divisions between Washington and Jerusalem.
The European Union's diplomatic service has proposed a three-year military and civilian mission to advise and train Lebanese forces, focusing on border and maritime security. The proposal comes as the UNIFIL mandate is set to expire at the end of 2026, with the EU not considering replacing UNIFIL but strengthening Lebanese forces.
President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Justice to investigate oil companies for allegedly failing to lower gasoline prices in line with falling oil costs, describing the situation as price gouging. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issued a parallel warning to retailers, urging them to act as 'good actors' ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
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.
The US has temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran as part of an interim peace deal, allowing Tehran to sell crude and petrochemicals through August 21. The move could unlock billions for Iran, but analysts warn that dismantling decades of restrictions faces legal, political, and commercial hurdles.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer concluded a two-day visit to New Delhi, with both sides reporting substantial progress in talks on a bilateral trade agreement. The visit aimed to finalize an interim deal and set the stage for a comprehensive BTA, though challenges remain over farm sector access and tariff rates.
High-level US-Iran talks in Switzerland concluded with a 60-day roadmap toward a final agreement, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. The talks included IAEA inspections, a temporary US oil license, and a Lebanon deconfliction cell, though Israeli criticism highlights unresolved concerns.
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.
Keir Starmer’s resignation marks the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade, prompting European media to question the country’s political stability. Analysts point to Brexit’s lasting impact, Labour’s local election defeat, and structural challenges like weak economic growth and infrastructure delays.
President Donald Trump has directed the Justice Department to investigate oil companies he accuses of "gouging" customers by not lowering gasoline prices in line with falling crude costs. Data shows U.S. gasoline prices have dropped over 14% from May peaks, while crude has fallen 23% since the U.S.-Iran interim peace deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts caution that pump prices may not fall sharply until inventories are rebuilt, possibly into 2027.