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The UNESCO-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery in the Ukrainian capital suffered serious damage and a large fire after an overnight strike. Ukrainian officials attributed the hit to a Russian drone while Russia’s Defense Ministry blamed a misfired Patriot missile; world leaders condemned the attack as G7 talks began.
The United States and Iran have announced a preliminary ceasefire deal, set to be signed later this week, which would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and set the stage for negotiations on a long-term agreement. While world leaders have welcomed the move, Israel's defense minister said his country will not withdraw from territory seized in Lebanon, and Jewish groups in the US are split in their reactions.
Brent crude has fallen to its lowest levels since early March as a US-Iran peace deal appears imminent, raising hopes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. While markets react positively, experts caution that a swift return to normalcy is uncertain and could take months.
US President Donald Trump is set to meet G7 leaders in Evian to discuss a forthcoming US-Iran memorandum of understanding, scheduled for signing in Geneva on Friday. The deal reportedly includes the release of $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets, while Israeli strikes on Beirut continue amid the diplomatic push.
Stock markets around the world surged and oil prices dropped following the announcement of a deal between the US and Iran to end the US-Israel war on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted significant gains, while Brent crude fell sharply, reflecting hopes for restored stability in energy supply chains.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a 55-minute phone call covering bilateral relations and the international situation, with Putin sending a birthday telegram praising Trump as a 'brilliant and extraordinary politician.' Russian officials expressed optimism about restoring ties, noting progress and the possibility of a US ambassador to Moscow.
US President Donald Trump has called on Israel and Hezbollah to cease hostilities, warning Iran against further attacks and expressing confidence in reaching a deal with Tehran. He also said Washington recently held first-time contacts with Hezbollah, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to respond to any Hezbollah attacks.
As the US-Iran peace deal takes shape, American public opinion is split into four distinct camps, with the largest group opposing the war but supporting the peace. Congressional Democrats largely oppose the president's actions, while Republicans are divided. Meanwhile, critics warn that Iran's ideological commitment undermines the deal's long-term viability.
As the US and Iran move toward a Memorandum of Understanding, a former national security adviser to Benjamin Netanyahu warns the deal may be worse than the 2015 nuclear accord. Critics say the agreement addresses only immediate concerns—like reopening the Strait of Hormuz—while leaving Iran's nuclear program and ballistic missiles unaddressed.
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war, with Iran agreeing to dilute enriched uranium in exchange for economic relief. Protests in Iran and conflicting statements over the signing date highlight ongoing tensions.
President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with an unprecedented UFC event on the White House South Lawn, coinciding with an announcement of an initial agreement to end the war with Iran. Reports indicate over 4,000 spectators attended the event, which critics have derided as being in poor taste during wartime.
The United States is gearing up for its 250th anniversary, a celebration known as the semiquincentennial. While events are planned across the country, the festivities have been marked by controversies, including artist walkouts and a UFC event on the White House lawn. The celebration also highlights questions about America's global standing, with its share of world GDP having declined over the past decades.
Workers removed former President Donald Trump's name from the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., following a federal judge's order that deemed the renaming unlawful. The board had voted to rename the venue the 'Trump Kennedy Center' in December, but U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that only Congress has the authority to change the name. The removal was completed under a tarp as onlookers watched, with delays caused by thunderstorms.
US President Donald Trump will attend the G7 summit in Evian, France, from June 15-17, where he will join a working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, though no bilateral meeting is planned. French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to host Trump for a private dinner at the Palace of Versailles, and Zelensky says he expects a separate meeting on Wednesday.
Adam Castillo, an American businessman and author of a memoir on Myanmar's 2021 coup, has been detained in Yangon over a lawsuit related to a property breach of trust. Two sources told AFP he was remanded for two weeks. The U.S. State Department acknowledged awareness of the detention but declined to comment.
Reuters, citing four sources, reports the UAE has agreed to release billions of dollars to Iran in a tactical shift after weeks of Iranian attacks. The move, involving $10–$20 billion, is linked to broader US-Iran negotiations. The UAE foreign ministry has categorically denied any such transfer.
A US appeals court upheld Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence over the collapse of FTX. He is also seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, who previously indicated he would not grant one.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a final text of a US-Iran peace deal has been reached, with details including the dismantling of Iran's nuclear program and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The signing is expected soon, though Iran's foreign ministry has cautioned against confirming a specific date. Pakistan has played a key mediating role, with its army chief credited for keeping negotiations alive.
The U.S. and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to end hostilities, lifting blockades and setting the stage for nuclear talks. The deal, reached after a months-long war that failed to achieve either side's goals, has been met with relief and skepticism, with Israel watching from the sidelines.
President Donald Trump and his allies are pressing Congress to pass a resolution that would symbolically void his two impeachments from his first term, a White House official confirmed on Thursday. The effort, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, would carry no legal force as the Constitution provides no mechanism for undoing an impeachment, but it would allow Trump to claim a symbolic victory on a grievance that has followed him since 2019.