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Volume 2 • Issue No. 179 • Updated Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 05:32 AM UTC

US Airstrikes Hit Iran as Tehran Strikes Bahrain and Kuwait, Threatening Interim Deal

Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in response to U.S. airstrikes, further imperiling an interim deal.

Sources: AP News


Venezuela Earthquakes: Death Toll Reaches 1,430 as Rescue Efforts Continue

Tensions are high in Venezuela as the death toll rises to 1,430 after two powerful earthquakes struck three days ago, with older buildings and substandard construction leaving the country vulnerable.

Sources: AP News


Lionel Messi Scores in Seventh Straight World Cup Game, Extending Goals Record

Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while extending his all-time scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina's group stage finale against Jordan.

Sources: AP News


US Rep. Julia Letlow Wins GOP Senate Primary in Louisiana with Trump Endorsement

U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, endorsed by President Donald Trump, won Louisiana's Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate.

Sources: AP News


Millions Drop Obamacare Coverage After Subsidies Expire and Costs Rise

New federal figures show that about 3 million fewer people had Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year.

Sources: AP News


Israel and Lebanon Sign Framework Agreement with US in 'First Step' Toward Peace

Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement with the U.S., described as a 'first step' toward peace, requiring Hezbollah to disarm.

Sources: AP News


Small Plane Crashes into Beijing's Tallest Building, Killing Pilot and Injuring 13

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest building, killing the pilot and injuring 13 people.

Sources: AP News


Harvey Weinstein's California Rape Conviction Upheld, Court Orders Resentencing

Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction was upheld, but the court ruled he must be resentenced.

Sources: AP News


OpenAI and Anthropic Limit New AI Models to Trump-Approved Customers During Cybersecurity Review

OpenAI and Anthropic are restricting new AI models to Trump-approved customers as part of a cybersecurity review.

Sources: AP News


Vermont Becomes First State to Ban Paraquat, Weed Killer Linked to Parkinson's Disease

Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease.

Sources: AP News