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The United States launched strikes on Iranian targets following a series of attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation in the Gulf drew sharply divided reactions, from Western backing to condemnation and calls for de-escalation.
Iran opens a week of national mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed during the war. Millions pour into Tehran amid an unresolved succession question and warnings against any U.S. or Israeli strike.
Indirect technical negotiations between Washington and Tehran wrapped up in Doha, focused on the Strait of Hormuz. Mediator Qatar cites positive progress and talks will continue. Six countries read the same diplomatic handshake — very differently.
Donald Trump announced in late June 2026 a meeting with Iran in Doha, framed as a diplomatic breakthrough. Tehran promptly denied holding any direct negotiations with Washington, exposing two contradictory accounts of where talks actually stand.
Pakistan says it killed 29 militants in security operations on the Afghan border, reviving regional tensions.
A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed near Ras Tanura, killing 14 and striking a central player in the global oil industry.
Australia is doubling fines for tech firms that fail to enforce its ban on social media for minors.
A small plane crashed into the China World Trade Center, Beijing's tallest skyscraper, sparking a fire and a Chinese investigation.
For the first time, Apple passes the surging cost of AI-driven memory chips on to customers: MacBooks and iPads jump 20%, the stock drops 6%, and Microsoft follows with the Xbox.
The IAEA chief swears his inspectors will enter Iran's nuclear sites, Trump promises checks 'into infinity' on Truth Social — and Tehran denies conceding anything. The peace hangs on a misunderstanding.
Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela 39 seconds apart: entire buildings collapsed in Caracas, the death toll tripled within hours, and even Washington — long at odds with Caracas — offered to help.
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