THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 163 • Updated Friday, June 12, 2026 at 08:46 PM UTC

US and Iran close to signing deal to end war, Pakistan PM says

Pakistan's prime minister says the US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, with a memorandum of understanding expected to be signed in Europe as soon as this weekend.

Sources: AP News


SpaceX stock soars in debut, making Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Shares of SpaceX soared 19% in their Wall Street debut, making founder and CEO Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire.

Sources: AP News


Trump's name ordered removed from Kennedy Center after judge denies stay

A judge has denied a request from the Kennedy Center to pause a ruling ordering President Donald Trump's name removed from the building.

Sources: AP News


Suspect in Texas mass shooting had fired on police days earlier, officials say

The suspect in the Midland, Texas, mass shooting had fired on police days earlier, according to officials.

Sources: AP News


Paraguay fans eager for long-awaited World Cup return in their new home country

Paraguayan fans are eager to see their national soccer team's long-awaited return to the World Cup in the country they now call home.

Sources: AP News


Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on White House South Lawn this weekend

A judge has ruled that President Trump can host UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn this weekend.

Sources: AP News


Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Taylor Swift was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36, making her the youngest woman to receive the honor.

Sources: AP News


New UFO files describe spinning discs, glowing orbs, and potato-shaped object

Recently released UFO files describe a variety of unexplained objects, including spinning discs, glowing orbs, and one shaped like a potato.

Sources: AP News


Pope Leo XIV tells migrant traffickers: Stop, repent or face God's wrath

Pope Leo XIV issued a strong message to traffickers of migrants in the Canary Islands, urging them to stop and repent or face divine judgment.

Sources: AP News


EU agrees to launch membership talks with Ukraine next week

The European Union has agreed to begin membership negotiations with Ukraine next week, even as the war with Russia continues.

Sources: AP News