THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 163 • Updated Friday, June 12, 2026 at 05:01 PM UTC

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in Wall Street debut

Shares of SpaceX soared 23% in their Wall Street debut, making CEO Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire.

Sources: AP News


Trump calls off new strikes on Iran, cites breakthrough in talks to end war

President Trump says he has called off new military strikes on Iran hours after threatening escalation, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war.

Sources: AP News


US and Iran close to deal to end war, officials say

Officials report that the US and Iran are close to a deal to end their war, with talks ongoing ahead of the G7 summit.

Sources: AP News


World Cup kicks off in US with opening ceremony featuring Shakira and Bocelli

The World Cup returns to the US with a star-studded opening ceremony, including performances by Shakira and Andrea Bocelli.

Sources: AP News


Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame at 36

Taylor Swift was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, becoming the youngest woman to receive the honor.

Sources: AP News


Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund

A federal judge has extended a block on President Trump's $1.8 billion fund aimed at countering foreign influence.

Sources: AP News


El Nino expected to be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires

Scientists warn that the upcoming El Nino could be severe, bringing extreme weather events and economic costs.

Sources: AP News


Clashes erupt in Congo's capital as opposition rejects changes to presidential term limits

Violent protests have broken out in Kinshasa after the government proposed changes to presidential term limits.

Sources: AP News


Texas shooting leaves 1 dead and 9 injured; police in standoff with suspect

A shooting in Texas has resulted in one death and nine injuries, with police currently in a standoff with the suspect.

Sources: AP News


Appeals court upholds FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction

An appeals court has upheld the fraud conviction of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried, affirming his prison sentence.

Sources: AP News