US and Iranian technical teams to meet again in Switzerland
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says technical teams from the United States and Iran are expected to meet again in Switzerland on 29 and 30 June. According to Rubio, the discussions will focus on Iran's nuclear enrichment programme. He said the current negotiations are not addressing Iran's ballistic missile programme or delivery systems.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says technical teams from the United States and Iran are expected to meet again in Switzerland on 29 and 30 June. According to Rubio, the discussions will focus on Iran's nuclear enrichment programme. He said the current negotiations are not addressing Iran's ballistic missile programme or delivery systems.
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UN reports no air strikes in Lebanon for 16 hours despite Israeli military activity
UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon recorded no missile launches or air strikes between midnight and 4pm local time (13:00 GMT) on Wednesday, according to the deputy spokesperson for the UN secretary general. Farhan Haq said the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) had, however, observed two missile trajectories overnight that were launched from south of the Blue Line and landed north of the Litani River.
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UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon recorded no missile launches or air strikes between midnight and 4pm local time (13:00 GMT) on Wednesday, according to the deputy spokesperson for the UN secretary general. Farhan Haq said the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) had, however, observed two missile trajectories overnight that were launched from south of the Blue Line and landed north of the Litani River.
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Iran rejects Rubio's claims on regional instability
Iran has rejected comments by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio blaming Tehran-backed armed groups for instability in the Middle East, arguing instead that US policy and Israeli military actions are driving conflict across the region. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei responded in a post on X alongside a clip of Rubio criticising Iraq-based armed groups, as well as Hezbollah and Hamas.
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Iran has rejected comments by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio blaming Tehran-backed armed groups for instability in the Middle East, arguing instead that US policy and Israeli military actions are driving conflict across the region. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei responded in a post on X alongside a clip of Rubio criticising Iraq-based armed groups, as well as Hezbollah and Hamas.
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Rubio says Gulf talks were 'frank' as US seeks regional backing
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declined to reveal what concerns Gulf leaders raised during meetings on his regional tour, saying only that the discussions were candid and constructive. Speaking to reporters, Rubio said Washington had "very frank" conversations with its longstanding allies as it sought their views on the US-Iran agreement and wider regional issues. "That's what we're here to do, get their input," Rubio said. "I thought they were very frank, honest and important conversations, and I think we're very strongly aligned." Rubio is visiting Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE, where discussions have centred on the memorandum of understanding with Iran and security in the Strait of Hormuz.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declined to reveal what concerns Gulf leaders raised during meetings on his regional tour, saying only that the discussions were candid and constructive. Speaking to reporters, Rubio said Washington had "very frank" conversations with its longstanding allies as it sought their views on the US-Iran agreement and wider regional issues. "That's what we're here to do, get their input," Rubio said. "I thought they were very frank, honest and important conversations, and I think we're very strongly aligned." Rubio is visiting Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE, where discussions have centred on the memorandum of understanding with Iran and security in the Strait of Hormuz.
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UN: RSF used rape and sexual slavery as weapons of war in Sudan since 2023
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group is responsible for the majority of sexual crimes committed by warring parties in Sudan over the past three years, the United Nations human rights office said on Tuesday. In a new trend analysis report on conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan since the outbreak of war between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in April 2023, the UN found that rape, gang rape and sexual slavery have been used systematically as weapons of war, and warned that impunity risks entrenching cycles of violence for years to come.
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The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group is responsible for the majority of sexual crimes committed by warring parties in Sudan over the past three years, the United Nations human rights office said on Tuesday. In a new trend analysis report on conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan since the outbreak of war between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in April 2023, the UN found that rape, gang rape and sexual slavery have been used systematically as weapons of war, and warned that impunity risks entrenching cycles of violence for years to come.
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Rubio rejects proposal to charge ships for using Strait of Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has dismissed the idea of imposing fees on vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington would oppose any attempt to charge for passage through the strategic waterway. "The whole world will be against any mechanism that charges money to use an international waterway," Rubio told
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has dismissed the idea of imposing fees on vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington would oppose any attempt to charge for passage through the strategic waterway. "The whole world will be against any mechanism that charges money to use an international waterway," Rubio told
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Rubio says US will coordinate closely with Gulf allies on Iran talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration will remain "completely aligned" with its Gulf allies as negotiations with Iran move forward. Speaking to reporters, Rubio said his regional tour was aimed at consulting Gulf partners and ensuring they were involved in discussions surrounding the US-Iran agreement. "We want them to know, and we want to reiterate, and begin to talk to them and engage them in conversations about every decision that's made with regards to this negotiation," he said. Rubio also stressed that Washington would not pursue any agreement that "undermines the security of our allies, our longstanding allies, in the region". His comments come ahead of a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting in Bahrain, where the memorandum of understanding with Iran and regional security are expected to top the agenda.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration will remain "completely aligned" with its Gulf allies as negotiations with Iran move forward. Speaking to reporters, Rubio said his regional tour was aimed at consulting Gulf partners and ensuring they were involved in discussions surrounding the US-Iran agreement. "We want them to know, and we want to reiterate, and begin to talk to them and engage them in conversations about every decision that's made with regards to this negotiation," he said. Rubio also stressed that Washington would not pursue any agreement that "undermines the security of our allies, our longstanding allies, in the region". His comments come ahead of a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting in Bahrain, where the memorandum of understanding with Iran and regional security are expected to top the agenda.
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‘Genocidaires’ delight’: Israeli Ben & Jerry’s flavour sparks social media backlash
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Brent crude drops below $75 for first time since war on Iran
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, has fallen below $75 a barrel for the first time since before the US-Israeli war on Iran began. The benchmark was trading at $74.80 per barrel at 12:34 GMT on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg. The drop marks the first time Brent has traded below $75 since 27 February, the day before the outbreak of the war, according to Reuters, as markets continue to respond positively to progress in negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
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Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, has fallen below $75 a barrel for the first time since before the US-Israeli war on Iran began. The benchmark was trading at $74.80 per barrel at 12:34 GMT on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg. The drop marks the first time Brent has traded below $75 since 27 February, the day before the outbreak of the war, according to Reuters, as markets continue to respond positively to progress in negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
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US embassy in Kuwait resumes operations after wartime suspension
The US embassy in Kuwait has resumed operations after services were suspended following Iranian attacks earlier this year, a US state department spokesperson has said. The embassy will immediately restart emergency services for US citizens, while other consular services will be restored in phases, the spokesperson said.
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The US embassy in Kuwait has resumed operations after services were suspended following Iranian attacks earlier this year, a US state department spokesperson has said. The embassy will immediately restart emergency services for US citizens, while other consular services will be restored in phases, the spokesperson said.
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Palestinian man killed by Israeli forces near Jenin
A 29-year-old Palestinian man has been killed by Israeli forces in the town of al-Yamoun, west of Jenin, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The ministry identified the victim as Muhammad Nazem Ezzat Zayed and said Israeli forces took his body after shooting him. According to the ministry, Zayed's killing brings the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank since the start of the year to 71.
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A 29-year-old Palestinian man has been killed by Israeli forces in the town of al-Yamoun, west of Jenin, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The ministry identified the victim as Muhammad Nazem Ezzat Zayed and said Israeli forces took his body after shooting him. According to the ministry, Zayed's killing brings the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank since the start of the year to 71.
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Netanyahu says Israel will continue operations against Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government will continue acting to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, describing it as an existential threat to Israel. Speaking at the Muni Expo local government conference in Tel Aviv, Netanyahu said Israel had carried out numerous operations inside Iran and would continue efforts to stop Tehran from becoming a nuclear-armed state.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government will continue acting to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, describing it as an existential threat to Israel. Speaking at the Muni Expo local government conference in Tel Aviv, Netanyahu said Israel had carried out numerous operations inside Iran and would continue efforts to stop Tehran from becoming a nuclear-armed state.
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Historic 400-year-old German brewery files for bankruptcy
Hofbrauhaus Wolters, one of Germany’s oldest breweries, dating back to 1627, has filed for bankruptcy, citing soaring operating costs and a sharp decline in beer consumption.Germany’s economy has faced mounting pressure from high energy prices since Berlin began phasing out Russian oil and gas imports after the Ukraine conflict escalated in 2022. The strain has been compounded by the recent spike in crude prices triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran.Under self-administration insolvency proceedings, the brewery will remain under its current management while a court-appointed administrator oversees its restructuring.
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Hofbrauhaus Wolters, one of Germany’s oldest breweries, dating back to 1627, has filed for bankruptcy, citing soaring operating costs and a sharp decline in beer consumption.Germany’s economy has faced mounting pressure from high energy prices since Berlin began phasing out Russian oil and gas imports after the Ukraine conflict escalated in 2022. The strain has been compounded by the recent spike in crude prices triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran.Under self-administration insolvency proceedings, the brewery will remain under its current management while a court-appointed administrator oversees its restructuring.
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US disappointed with most NATO members – Trump
US President Donald Trump said he has been disappointed by most NATO members over their refusal to support the US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran.The president made the remarks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Wednesday. He singled out the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.“We were disappointed with most of them,” Trump said.“I just want loyalty. You know, we’re so loyal to them. We are always fighting for them,” Trump argued, noting that the US has troops stationed in several European countries.“In Germany, we have 50,000 troops. And then you want a little – give us a little nudge, give us a little kiss. We don’t want much. And they say, ‘No, we can’t do it,’” he said.
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US President Donald Trump said he has been disappointed by most NATO members over their refusal to support the US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran.The president made the remarks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Wednesday. He singled out the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.“We were disappointed with most of them,” Trump said.“I just want loyalty. You know, we’re so loyal to them. We are always fighting for them,” Trump argued, noting that the US has troops stationed in several European countries.“In Germany, we have 50,000 troops. And then you want a little – give us a little nudge, give us a little kiss. We don’t want much. And they say, ‘No, we can’t do it,’” he said.
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100-year sentence handed down in landmark ICE facility attack case
Eight people convicted over a 2025 “terrorist attack” on a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Texas were handed prison terms of up to a century on Tuesday.The US Justice Department said the case marked the first sentencing of defendants affiliated with Antifa since President Donald Trump designated the movement a terrorist organization.According to the DOJ, the defendants were convicted for their roles in “rioting, using weapons and explosives, providing material support to terrorists, obstruction, and the attempted murder of an Alvarado police officer at the Prairieland Detention Center on July 4, 2025.”Benjamin Hanil Song, whom prosecutors identified as the cell’s leader and the gunman who shot and wounded the officer during the attack, was sentenced to 100 years in prison. The seven other defendants received terms ranging from 30 to 70 years.
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Eight people convicted over a 2025 “terrorist attack” on a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Texas were handed prison terms of up to a century on Tuesday.The US Justice Department said the case marked the first sentencing of defendants affiliated with Antifa since President Donald Trump designated the movement a terrorist organization.According to the DOJ, the defendants were convicted for their roles in “rioting, using weapons and explosives, providing material support to terrorists, obstruction, and the attempted murder of an Alvarado police officer at the Prairieland Detention Center on July 4, 2025.”Benjamin Hanil Song, whom prosecutors identified as the cell’s leader and the gunman who shot and wounded the officer during the attack, was sentenced to 100 years in prison. The seven other defendants received terms ranging from 30 to 70 years.
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Twin powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela (VIDEOS)
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela’s northern coast less than a minute apart on Wednesday, damaging multiple buildings in Caracas.The first measured magnitude 7.2, followed shortly afterward by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake.Videos from the scene show large cracks in the walls of high-rise buildings and smoke rising from the streets. Some buildings appear to have been almost entirely destroyed.Although the authorities have not released any casualty figures, there are fears that people may have been killed as rescuers race to clear the rubble.According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter was located about 21 km west of the city of Morón on Venezuela’s Caribbean coast.
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Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela’s northern coast less than a minute apart on Wednesday, damaging multiple buildings in Caracas.The first measured magnitude 7.2, followed shortly afterward by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake.Videos from the scene show large cracks in the walls of high-rise buildings and smoke rising from the streets. Some buildings appear to have been almost entirely destroyed.Although the authorities have not released any casualty figures, there are fears that people may have been killed as rescuers race to clear the rubble.According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter was located about 21 km west of the city of Morón on Venezuela’s Caribbean coast.
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Von der Leyen investigated over secret group chat with Zelensky – media
An EU watchdog is investigating European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over a secret group chat involving Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky and several other European leaders, according to the Dutch outlet Follow the Money (FTM).The probe follows a complaint by FTM after the European Commission refused to release messages from a private group chat that reportedly included German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The Commission reportedly argued that disclosure could harm the EU’s relations with third countries.In a letter sent to the Commission last week and cited by the outlet on Wednesday, European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho reportedly said she had opened an inquiry into the refusal to grant access to the communications.Anjinho said the probe would examine whether the…
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An EU watchdog is investigating European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over a secret group chat involving Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky and several other European leaders, according to the Dutch outlet Follow the Money (FTM).The probe follows a complaint by FTM after the European Commission refused to release messages from a private group chat that reportedly included German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The Commission reportedly argued that disclosure could harm the EU’s relations with third countries.In a letter sent to the Commission last week and cited by the outlet on Wednesday, European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho reportedly said she had opened an inquiry into the refusal to grant access to the communications.Anjinho said the probe would examine whether the…
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Gas, nukes, and historical bad blood: Can Eastern Europe pull itself together?
For the first time in two years, Hungary has convened a summit of the Visegrad Group – a format designed to allow four Central European nations to coordinate, debate current agendas, and work on their own dimension of European integration matters.In recent years, the forum has not spoken with a single voice to say the least. However, new variables in domestic political dynamics, the shifting contours of the EU, and the evolving European security landscape are forcing regional elites to rethink local alliances and seek partners among former opponents.The new Visegrad renaissance was the consequence of political transition in Hungary, where Peter Magyar succeeded Viktor Orban as prime minister, bringing a more adaptable, pro-European stance to domestic and foreign policy.
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For the first time in two years, Hungary has convened a summit of the Visegrad Group – a format designed to allow four Central European nations to coordinate, debate current agendas, and work on their own dimension of European integration matters.In recent years, the forum has not spoken with a single voice to say the least. However, new variables in domestic political dynamics, the shifting contours of the EU, and the evolving European security landscape are forcing regional elites to rethink local alliances and seek partners among former opponents.The new Visegrad renaissance was the consequence of political transition in Hungary, where Peter Magyar succeeded Viktor Orban as prime minister, bringing a more adaptable, pro-European stance to domestic and foreign policy.
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Commerce Minister Goyal to travel to U.K. to review preparedness for rollout of trade deal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will travel to the United Kingdom on June 25-27 to meet his U.K. counterpart and review the preparedness of both countries for the implementation of the India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and its companion Double Contribution Convention (DCC) on July 15.During the visit, the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Wednesday (June 24, 2026), Mr.
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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will travel to the United Kingdom on June 25-27 to meet his U.K. counterpart and review the preparedness of both countries for the implementation of the India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and its companion Double Contribution Convention (DCC) on July 15.During the visit, the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Wednesday (June 24, 2026), Mr.
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Razor’s edge: On the progress of the southwest monsoon
The southwest monsoon deficit nationwide has increased from 35% to 43%; the winds’ northward advance was stalled near Mumbai; and both the U.S. NOAA and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) expect a moderate-to-strong El Niño this year. The El Niño suppresses the vertical air movement needed for rainclouds to form while a warming Pacific is weakening the trade winds that bring moisture to the subcontinent.
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The southwest monsoon deficit nationwide has increased from 35% to 43%; the winds’ northward advance was stalled near Mumbai; and both the U.S. NOAA and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) expect a moderate-to-strong El Niño this year. The El Niño suppresses the vertical air movement needed for rainclouds to form while a warming Pacific is weakening the trade winds that bring moisture to the subcontinent.
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Gautam Adani’s lawyers urge U.S. Judge to dismiss criminal case
Lawyers for Gautam Adani on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) urged a U.S. judge to formally dismiss criminal charges against the billionaire, after the Justice Department said last month it would no longer pursue the prosecution.Mr. Adani was charged in 2024 with agreeing to bribe Indian government officials so a subsidiary of his Adani Group could win approval to develop a solar plant, and then misleading U.S.
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Lawyers for Gautam Adani on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) urged a U.S. judge to formally dismiss criminal charges against the billionaire, after the Justice Department said last month it would no longer pursue the prosecution.Mr. Adani was charged in 2024 with agreeing to bribe Indian government officials so a subsidiary of his Adani Group could win approval to develop a solar plant, and then misleading U.S.
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