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Iran agrees to dismantle nuclear programme, end funding to terrorist groups under deal: White House official

A potential breakthrough in the protracted standoff between the United States and Iran appears imminent, with a senior Trump administration official confirming that a proposed agreement demands Tehran dismantle its nuclear program, cease funding to designated terrorist groups, and adhere to rigorous conditions before gaining access to billions in frozen funds. While Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared a 'final, agreed upon text' has been reached, both Washington and Tehran continue to dispute crucial details, highlighting the fragile nature of this high-stakes negotiation currently unfolding.

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Iran agrees to dismantle nuclear programme, end funding to terrorist groups under deal: White House official
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What's in the memorandum of understanding that Iran and the U.S. could sign?

Details emerging from Iranian state media and CBS News indicate a preliminary Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Iran and the U.S. is imminent, aimed at de-escalating a three-month conflict. The proposed agreement would initially establish a 60-day ceasefire extension and reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which has been under U.S. naval blockade and Iranian controls. This tentative pact, though met with conflicting interpretations from Tehran and Washington, marks a pivotal, if fragile, diplomatic breakthrough after prolonged hostilities.

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What's in the memorandum of understanding that Iran and the U.S. could sign?
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Kenya, US Confirm July Rollout of New Health Partnership as Duale, Burns Review Key Milestones

Kenya and the United States are on track for a critical July 1 rollout of their landmark $1.6 billion Health Cooperation Framework, a five-year pact poised to dramatically reshape Kenya's public health landscape. The confirmation came following high-level discussions between Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and US Chargé d'Affaires Susan Burns, ensuring that key implementation milestones, including preparations for the Strategic Objective Grant Agreement and the Programme Management Unit, remain firmly on schedule. This activation follows months of legal challenges in Kenya that briefly stalled the ambitious government-to-government funding initiative.

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Kenya, US Confirm July Rollout of New Health Partnership as Duale, Burns Review Key Milestones
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Trump's Hormuz Warning Could Be A Surprise Catalyst For Tanker Stocks

Donald Trump's latest Truth Social post has ignited fresh geopolitical volatility, accusing Iran of an 'unacceptable' drone attack on Indian ships departing the Strait of Hormuz on June 12, 2026, even as New Delhi protested US strikes on its vessels in the Gulf of Oman which killed three Indian seafarers. This provocative statement arrives amidst a highly sensitive period of US-Iran negotiations, where a peace deal to end months of conflict and reopen the crucial waterway remains perpetually 'closer than ever,' yet fraught with deep disagreements.

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Trump's Hormuz Warning Could Be A Surprise Catalyst For Tanker Stocks
World 8 hours ago

'Won't Join IDF': Ultra-orthodox Jews Bring Tel Aviv To Halt; Faceoff With Police Shakes Israel

Massive protests by Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Jews paralyzed central Israel on June 11, 2026, including Tel Aviv, as thousands blocked major highways and railway lines in a fierce show of defiance against mandatory military conscription. Triggered by the detention of alleged draft evaders and new conscription orders, the demonstrations saw clashes with police, who deployed stun grenades and mounted units to disperse crowds, highlighting deep societal divisions over military service exemptions.

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'Won't Join IDF': Ultra-orthodox Jews Bring Tel Aviv To Halt; Faceoff With Police Shakes Israel
World 8 hours ago

Who is El Mencho and what’s happening in Mexico?

The death of Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), in a Mexican military operation on February 22, 2026, unleashed an immediate wave of retaliatory violence across at least 16 states, including widespread 'narco-blockades' and arson attacks that claimed over 70 lives. This pivotal event has plunged Mexico into a critical period of uncertainty, as the nation grapples with a power vacuum within its most formidable criminal organization just weeks before co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Who is El Mencho and what’s happening in Mexico?
World 8 hours ago

Armenian Opposition Party Files Petition to Annul June Election Results

A pro-Russian opposition alliance, Strong Armenia, today formally petitioned Armenia's Central Election Commission to annul the results of last Sunday's snap parliamentary election, citing widespread voting irregularities. The move challenges Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party, which secured a significant, albeit not supermajority, victory in a fiercely contested vote marked by allegations of foreign interference and intense polarization. The petition injects fresh uncertainty into Armenia's political landscape, already grappling with a delicate geopolitical reorientation.

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Armenian Opposition Party Files Petition to Annul June Election Results
World 13 hours ago

G7 Summit in Evian: Focus on Geopolitical Crises, Economy, and AI

The world's leading industrialized democracies, augmented by key partner nations including India, convene in Evian, France, from June 15-17 for the 52nd G7 Summit, confronting a dangerous convergence of geopolitical flashpoints, entrenched economic disparities, and the escalating race to govern artificial intelligence. French President Emmanuel Macron is poised to steer discussions aimed at re-establishing multilateral efficacy amid a fragmented international order, with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending for his seventh consecutive time to champion the concerns of the Global South and solidify strategic partnerships.

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G7 Summit in Evian: Focus on Geopolitical Crises, Economy, and AI
World 13 hours ago

As Indonesia’s top envoy becomes latest from Asean to visit Myanmar, analysts warn of risks

Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono recently concluded a high-stakes visit to Myanmar on June 8, signaling a calculated, albeit risky, recalibration of ASEAN's long-stalled diplomatic approach to the conflict-ridden nation. This marks the first official Indonesian ministerial trip since the 2021 military coup, with Jakarta now seemingly pivoting from isolation to a more pragmatic engagement strategy despite strong warnings from analysts about legitimizing the military regime. The move, following controversial elections that installed junta chief Min Aung Hlaing as president, underscores growing regional impatience with the lack of progress on peace.

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As Indonesia’s top envoy becomes latest from Asean to visit Myanmar, analysts warn of risks
World 18 hours ago

Women who fled Iran set to be deported to Central African Republic, lawyers say

In an unprecedented move set to reshape international asylum norms, the Trump administration has commenced deporting women who fled Iran, alongside migrants from Afghanistan, Syria, and other nations, to the Central African Republic (CAR). This marks the first such deportation to CAR, a nation plagued by severe conflict, widespread human rights abuses, and such dire conditions that the U.S. State Department explicitly advises against all travel there. Lawyers for some of the Iranian women confirm they had secured 'withholding of removal' status, a legal protection indicating a high risk of persecution or torture if returned to their home country.

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Women who fled Iran set to be deported to Central African Republic, lawyers say
World 18 hours ago

Trump throws lifeline to Canadian deep-sea miner, setting scene for international clash

In a bold move that is rapidly escalating into an international governance crisis, President Donald Trump's 2025 executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining has provided a critical lifeline to Canada's The Metals Company (TMC), enabling it to bypass UN regulatory bodies and pursue seabed mineral extraction. This unilateral backing by the United States threatens to fracture global ocean governance just as deep-sea ecosystems face unprecedented threats and a growing coalition of nations demands a moratorium on the nascent industry.

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Trump throws lifeline to Canadian deep-sea miner, setting scene for international clash
World 18 hours ago

Trump says deal to end Iran war is close after calling off strikes

President Donald Trump has announced that a 'great settlement' to end the ongoing conflict with Iran is imminent, claiming a memorandum of understanding could be signed in Europe as soon as this weekend after he called off previously threatened strikes. However, Tehran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, swiftly countered, labeling reports of an agreement as 'speculative' and emphasizing that 'nothing has been finalised,' highlighting persistent divergences despite claims of progress.

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Trump says deal to end Iran war is close after calling off strikes
World 18 hours ago

Pacific nations want higher emissions charges if shipping talks reopen

Pacific island nations are pushing for significantly higher emissions charges on global shipping if stalled negotiations on the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Net-Zero Framework are reopened, drawing a line against attempts by the US under President Donald Trump to weaken climate action. This assertive stance comes after the Trump administration, along with allies, successfully derailed the framework's formal adoption in October 2025, branding proposed carbon pricing as an unfair 'global tax' on American interests.

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Pacific nations want higher emissions charges if shipping talks reopen
World 18 hours ago

IMO head: Shipping decarbonisation “has started” despite green deal delay

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez recently declared that shipping decarbonisation "has started" despite a persistent deadlock among member states on adopting a crucial framework to reach net-zero emissions. His comments follow the International Maritime Organization's MEPC 84 meeting in May 2026, where nations confirmed the controversial Net-Zero Framework (NZF) remains the blueprint for future global emissions regulations, even as key players like the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Russia continue to obstruct its formal adoption and push for less stringent alternatives.

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IMO head: Shipping decarbonisation “has started” despite green deal delay
World Yesterday

Why Iran Wants To Target Elon Musk's SpaceX, Starlink Facilities In Middle East

Iran has officially declared all facilities associated with Elon Musk's companies in the Middle East, including SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service and its ground stations, as legitimate military targets. This unprecedented move, announced on June 11, 2026, through state media, dramatically escalates the ongoing US-Iran conflict by extending the battlefield into commercial space infrastructure. Tehran asserts these firms are complicit in 'war crimes' by supporting US and Israeli military operations against the Islamic Republic.

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Why Iran Wants To Target Elon Musk's SpaceX, Starlink Facilities In Middle East
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India expected to be among the countries invited to join initiative to secure Strait of Hormuz: French sources - The Hindu

India stands at a critical geopolitical crossroads, invited by France to join a multinational initiative aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz amidst an escalating war and Iran's effective closure of the vital waterway. This French overture, confirmed by diplomatic sources ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bilateral talks with President Emmanuel Macron, underscores global alarm over maritime trade disruption and India's pivotal role in stabilizing a region reeling from active conflict.

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India expected to be among the countries invited to join initiative to secure Strait of Hormuz: French sources - The Hindu
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Weather pattern El Nino is here and could reach historic intensity

The United States weather agency confirmed Thursday that the El Niño phenomenon is now officially underway, with scientists forecasting a high probability of it intensifying to historic, potentially 'super El Niño' strength by late 2026 or early 2027. This anticipated surge in intensity, with over 60% odds of a 'very strong' event, suggests that the current El Niño could rival or even surpass the devastating 1982-83 and 1997-98 events, portending a period of widespread climatic disruption and record-breaking global temperatures.

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Weather pattern El Nino is here and could reach historic intensity
World Yesterday

China Wins $2.9 Billion Kenya Airport Deal, About 50% Higher Than Shelved Adani Proposal

China Communications Construction Co. (CCCC) has secured a $2.9 billion contract to upgrade Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), significantly surpassing a shelved $2 billion proposal from India's Adani Group. This move solidifies Beijing's infrastructure footprint in East Africa and signals a critical pivot in Nairobi's development financing strategy after years of public debate and a canceled deal with the Indian conglomerate.

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China Wins $2.9 Billion Kenya Airport Deal, About 50% Higher Than Shelved Adani Proposal
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House blocks key spying law that shapes Trump's daily security briefing

The U.S. House of Representatives failed to reauthorize FISA Section 702, a critical surveillance authority, just hours before its June 12, 2026, expiration. The controversial vote, which saw 19 Republicans join most Democrats in opposition, stemmed primarily from fierce Democratic protest over President Donald Trump's temporary appointment of Bill Pulte, a MAGA loyalist with no intelligence background, as acting Director of National Intelligence. This lapse threatens to disrupt the flow of intelligence that forms a significant portion of the President's daily security briefing, despite assurances that existing surveillance can continue for now.

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House blocks key spying law that shapes Trump's daily security briefing
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Russia, Bahrain push for restoring safe passage through Hormuz — Russian MFA

In a fresh push to de-escalate heightened tensions in the strategically critical Persian Gulf, Russia and Bahrain have emphasized the urgent need to restore safe and unhindered navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, meeting in Moscow on June 11, underscored the strait's vital importance to the global economy and exchanged views on Russia's updated concept for collective security in the region. This comes amidst a backdrop of recent Iranian aggression, including alleged attempts to strike commercial ships and a temporary closure of the strait, as well as ongoing US-Iran hostilities.

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Russia, Bahrain push for restoring safe passage through Hormuz — Russian MFA
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