Vice President JD Vance announced Monday that UN nuclear inspectors will return to Iran after Washington suspended a portion of oil sanctions for an initial 60-day window. It marks the most significant diplomatic breakthrough in nuclear talks in years.
Iran and the US have agreed on a mechanism to keep the Strait of Hormuz open after 18 hours of talks in Switzerland, even as Trump threatened to hit Tehran harder. JD Vance called the sessions a “very good foundation” for a broader deal.
Nineteen-year-old Stephane Kulimushi fled the DRC at 13 and found stability through basketball. Now he’s using the sport to give 34 young refugees in Kampala the same lifeline.
Serena Williams will make a surprise return to Wimbledon singles after being awarded the tournament’s final wildcard on Sunday. The 23-time grand slam champion hasn’t played singles at the All England Club since 2022.
Tehran says the Strait of Hormuz is open after a wave of conflicting signals spooked tanker operators and sent oil prices climbing Tuesday. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority is requiring ships to submit compliant transit requests but has yet to publish full details.
Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, linking the closure to Israel’s campaign in Lebanon and threatening to derail upcoming nuclear talks in Switzerland. President Trump responded with a 60-day ultimatum and a threat to impose U.S. tolls on all shipping through the critical waterway.
Friday’s morning news bulletin covers a fragile Balkans ceasefire, a eurozone inflation surprise rattling markets, and a looming French rail strike threatening summer travel. Here’s everything you need to know to start your day.
A United Nations meeting dissolved into chaos this week as delegates clashed furiously over allegations of sexual violence committed by Israeli forces in Gaza. The confrontation, marked by one delegate snapping ‘You will be quiet,’ exposed the deep fractures within the international body.
Hundreds of protesters rallied in Brussels on 17 June, calling on EU leaders to ban settlement goods and impose sanctions on Israel ahead of a major summit. The demonstration targeted the EU’s trade relationship with Israeli-occupied territories as divisions among member states continue to stall decisive action.
Trump says prices are dropping thanks to a new peace deal, but the data tells a more complicated story. Gas is cheaper — groceries, rent, and eggs? Not so much.
