THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 159 • Updated Monday, June 8, 2026 at 05:08 PM UTC

Israel and Iran Trade Strikes, Appear to Step Back After Ceasefire

Israel and Iran appear to be backing away from further strikes, just hours after they traded fire for the first time since the U.S. and Tehran agreed to a ceasefire two months ago.

Sources: AP News


Trump Insists Iran Conflict Does Not Violate ‘No New Wars’ Promise

Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his ‘no new wars’ campaign message.

Sources: AP News


Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Hits Philippines, Killing at Least 35

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake has rocked the southern Philippines, killing at least 35 people.

Sources: AP News


Fewer Americans See Democracy as Central to National Identity, Poll Finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds that as the U.S. prepares for an extravagant celebration of its founding principles, fewer Americans see their country or its system of government as exceptional.

Sources: AP News


Cuba’s Fuel Crisis Idles Iconic Antique Cars Amid US Energy Blockade

Many of Cuba’s iconic gas-guzzling antique cars sit idle, a symbol of the island’s ongoing fuel crisis. Since January, the U.S. blockade has starved the island of fuel.

Sources: AP News


Pope’s Historic Speech to Spain’s Parliament Demands Respect for Migrants

Pope’s historic speech to Spain’s parliament demands respect for migrants and gets 7-minute ovation.

Sources: AP News


Iran’s World Cup Players Wear Pins for Victims of Deadly Strike on School

Iran’s World Cup players wear pins for victims of deadly strike on school as they arrive in Mexico.

Sources: AP News


US Sanctions Over 100 Nicaraguan Officials and Relatives with Travel Ban

US sanctions over 100 Nicaraguan officials and relatives with travel ban.

Sources: AP News


Flesh-Eating Screwworm Parasite Spreads in Texas as New Cases Found

A flesh-eating cattle parasite is spreading in Texas as new far-flung screwworm cases are found.

Sources: AP News


Apple Expected to Unveil New AI Features at Developers Conference

Apple expected to unveil new AI features at last developers conference with CEO Tim Cook.

Sources: AP News