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Volume 2 • Issue No. 163 • Updated Friday, June 12, 2026 at 05:36 AM UTC

Trump claims breakthrough in Iran war talks, calls off new strikes

President Donald Trump says he has called off new military strikes on Iran hours after threatening escalation, raising expectations of a deal to wind down the war.

Sources: AP News


SpaceX prepares for Wall Street debut with IPO

Elon Musk's SpaceX will debut on Wall Street Friday, offering 555.6 million shares at $135 apiece, expected to be popular with both institutional and retail investors.

Sources: AP News


Tornadoes pummel communities outside Chicago, leveling homes

Tornadoes caused severe damage near Chicago, destroying homes and ripping down power poles.

Sources: AP News


2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with Mexico beating South Africa 2-0

The 2026 World Cup opened in Mexico City with a star-studded ceremony featuring Shakira and Andrea Bocelli, followed by Mexico's 2-0 win over South Africa.

Sources: AP News


Ukraine strikes fuel supplies to Crimea, sparking crisis on Russian-held peninsula

Kyiv's forces targeted fuel supplies to Crimea, dealing a blow to Moscow's narrative that it is winning the war in Ukraine.

Sources: AP News


Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

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

Sources: AP News


Asian shares surge, oil prices slip after Trump claims Iran breakthrough

Asian markets rallied and oil prices fell following Trump's announcement of progress in Iran war talks.

Sources: AP News


US producer prices spike in May as energy prices surge

US producer prices rose sharply in May, driven by soaring energy costs, marking the largest yearly jump since 2022.

Sources: AP News


El Nino is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly

El Nino conditions have arrived, raising concerns about severe heat, floods, droughts, and fires with significant economic impacts.

Sources: AP News


Trump nominates Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence

President Trump nominated former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

Sources: AP News